MEADOWS, THE

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Care Quality Indicators

How MEADOWS, THE Compares

MEADOWS, THE is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in North Andover, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.2%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in North Andover, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.8% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (59% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 7.2% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (108% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (81% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 5.9% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8% (77% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around North Andover

North Andover sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

134,580 (17.1%)

Median age

40.9 years

Median household income

$82,225

Median home value

$436,600

Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Andover.

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