Inspection Reports for
Prescott House
140 Prescott St, North Andover, MA 01845, NORTH ANDOVER, MA, 01845
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (over last year)
Deficiencies (over last year)
18 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
147% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 7.3 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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15
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Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 18
Date: Jan 23, 2025
Visit Reason
State-compiled facility profile showing multiple standard surveys and complaint investigations with deficiency history across various categories including administration, nursing, resident rights, kitchen/food services, and environment.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies across all categories in its last three standard surveys, with no deficiencies resulting from complaint investigations. Scores after adjustment for scope and severity were below statewide averages in all categories.
Deficiencies (18)
F 585 — The facility must establish a grievance policy to promptly resolve resident grievances including care, staff behavior, and other concerns.
F 658 — Services provided or arranged by the facility must meet professional standards of quality as outlined by the comprehensive care plan.
F 725 — The facility must have sufficient nursing staff with appropriate competencies and skill sets to assure resident safety and well-being on a 24-hour basis.
F 880 — The facility must maintain an infection control program to provide a safe environment and prevent disease transmission, including recording incidents and yearly review.
F 730 — The facility must complete annual performance reviews of every nurse aide and provide regular in-service education based on outcomes.
F 639 — The facility must maintain resident assessments within the previous 15 months and use results to develop and revise comprehensive care plans.
F 675 — The facility must ensure residents receive necessary care and services to maintain highest practicable well-being consistent with professional standards and care plans.
F 676 — The facility must provide treatment and services to ensure residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not diminish unless unavoidable.
F 686 — The facility must ensure care to prevent pressure ulcers and provide treatment to promote healing and prevent new ulcers unless unavoidable.
F 692 — Residents must maintain acceptable nutritional status and hydration unless clinical condition or preferences indicate otherwise, with therapeutic diets as ordered.
F 759 — The facility must ensure medication error rates are below 5 percent.
F 583 — The facility must observe resident rights to privacy and maintain complete, accurate, confidential medical records accessible as required.
F 550 — The facility must treat residents with respect and dignity, promoting quality of life and ensuring rights without interference or discrimination.
F 804 — The facility must provide food prepared to conserve nutritive value, flavor, appearance, and served at safe, appetizing temperatures.
F 812 — The facility must procure food from approved sources and store, prepare, distribute, and serve food according to professional safety standards.
F 584 — The facility must provide a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment maximizing resident independence and maintaining sanitary conditions.
F 689 — The facility must ensure the resident environment is free of accident hazards and provide adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.
F 919 — The facility must have a communication system allowing residents to call for staff assistance directly from rooms and bathing facilities.
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