Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
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58 employees · 13 contractors · 29 on an average day The Meadows Health Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · North Andover, MA
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
The Meadows Health Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · North Andover, MA
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
The Meadows Health Center accepts Medicare and private pay.
The Meadows Health Center in North Andover, MA, offers assisted living, nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative support, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living helps residents with personal routines and medication management. Secured memory care provides specialized oversight for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, while hospice and palliative options focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite stays supply temporary care during caregiver travel or recovery periods.
Property features include private master suites, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a library, an art studio, a garden courtyard, a meditation garden, and paved walking paths. On-site salon and barber services give residents convenient access to grooming. Named programs at the property include the Hearthstone certified Center of Excellence and the I’m Still Here® Center of Excellence.
Nurse staffing averages 6 hours per resident each day. Payment arrangements accommodate private pay and Medicare, which can help cover short-term skilled care following a hospital stay.
Prospective residents exploring senior care options in Essex County can contact the administration office to learn more or schedule a tour.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 83 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 0m
This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 83 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 0mStandout metric: LPN / LVN is +95% above Massachusetts average
1 of 6 metrics below Massachusetts average
Daily care time per resident, by role
Registered nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 5 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
5 staff · 7.1-hour shifts
47m
↑ 18% · MA 40mThis facility: 47m per resident per day, 18% above the Massachusetts average of 40m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 5 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
5 staff · 7.1-hour shiftsUS average: 43m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 43m
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 10 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
10 staff · 9.2-hour shifts
1h 54m
↑ 95% · MA 59mThis facility: 1h 54m per resident per day, 95% above the Massachusetts average of 59m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 10 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
10 staff · 9.2-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 33 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
33 staff · 7.4-hour shifts
3h 18m
↑ 41% · MA 2h 21mThis facility: 3h 18m per resident per day, 41% above the Massachusetts average of 2h 21m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 33 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
33 staff · 7.4-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 26m
Physical therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
4m
↓ 22% · MA 5mThis facility: 4m per resident per day, 22% below the Massachusetts average of 5m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
5h 35m
↑ 56% · MA 3h 34mThis facility: 5h 35m per resident per day, 56% above the Massachusetts average of 3h 34m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 32m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 32m
RN, weekends
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
46m
↑ 68% · MA 28mThis facility: 46m per resident per day, 68% above the Massachusetts average of 28m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
71
58 employees · 13 contractors · 29 on an average day
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.3 h
↓ 8% · MA 7.9 hThis facility: 7.3 h, 8% below the Massachusetts average of 7.9 h (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
19,588 staff hours this quarter
See full Massachusetts ranking →92.2% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Massachusetts average: 91.6% · Contractors this quarter: Respiratory Therapy Technician (5), Speech Language Pathologist (3), Physical Therapy Assistant (2), Physical Therapy Aide (2), Qualified Social Worker (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
60
Rank #79 / 93Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 79th out of 93 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
60
Rank #79 / 93Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 79th out of 93 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Rank #109 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 109th out of 111 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Rank #109 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 109th out of 111 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #70 / 78Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 70th out of 78 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 78. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #70 / 78Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 70th out of 78 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 78. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
57.7%
This home usually has availability
Based on residents per day and 60 beds.
Lower than the Massachusetts average: 81.1%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
35
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
122
days
About This Community
Hearthstone-certified Center of ExcellenceA Hearthstone Institute certification earned through intensive dementia-care training and implementation. It signals staff use evidence-based approaches to communication, engagement, and life enrichment.
Short-Term Rehab
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.
I’m Still Here® Center of ExcellenceA Hearthstone Institute certification recognizing dementia-care practices built around purposeful engagement, personal choice, and meaningful activities. Families can look for it as a sign of specialized memory-care training.
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation
Housekeeping
Admission CriteriaDirect admission on a space-available basis
Minimum Age62+
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Library
Computers
Beauty Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Private Dining Room
Activities
Arts & Crafts
Signature ProgramsHearthstone-certified Center of Excellence
Building Type2-story
Room Types
Suite
ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable
Not publishedWe don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.
Enforcement
Penalties and fines
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Aug 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.
Total fines
$0
MA avg $71KMassachusetts average: $70,618. Average among the 167 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
MA avg 1.59Massachusetts average: 1.59. Average among the 167 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
MA avg 0.05Massachusetts average: 0.05. Average among the 167 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Massachusetts average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
8.1
Score · lower is better
↓ 9% · MA 8.9This facility: 8.1, 9% below the MA average of 8.9 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
19.3
Score · lower is better
↑ 10% · MA 17.6This facility: 19.3, 10% above the MA average of 17.6 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.11 long-stay measures: 4 better, 4 worse, 3 near MA average
3 short-stay measures: 2 better, 1 worse
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 11 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.8%
↑ 21% · MA 16.4This facility: 19.8, 21% above the MA average of 16.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.8%
↑ 21% · MA 16.4This facility: 19.8, 21% above the MA average of 16.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.0%
↓ 28% · MA 15.4This facility: 11.0, 28% below the MA average of 15.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.0%
↓ 28% · MA 15.4This facility: 11.0, 28% below the MA average of 15.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.1%
↑ 28% · MA 21.2This facility: 27.1, 28% above the MA average of 21.2 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.1%
↑ 28% · MA 21.2This facility: 27.1, 28% above the MA average of 21.2 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
↑ 1% · MA 1.8This facility: 1.8, 1% above the MA average of 1.8 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
↑ 1% · MA 1.8This facility: 1.8, 1% above the MA average of 1.8 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
↑ 27% · MA 3.4This facility: 4.4, 27% above the MA average of 3.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
↑ 27% · MA 3.4This facility: 4.4, 27% above the MA average of 3.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.1%
↓ 51% · MA 4.2This facility: 2.1, 51% below the MA average of 4.2 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.1%
↓ 51% · MA 4.2This facility: 2.1, 51% below the MA average of 4.2 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
↓ 38% · MA 5.1This facility: 3.2, 38% below the MA average of 5.1 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
↓ 38% · MA 5.1This facility: 3.2, 38% below the MA average of 5.1 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · MA 15.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the MA average of 15.5 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · MA 15.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the MA average of 15.5 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
37.3%
↑ 74% · MA 21.4This facility: 37.3, 74% above the MA average of 21.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
37.3%
↑ 74% · MA 21.4This facility: 37.3, 74% above the MA average of 21.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.4%
↓ 2% · MA 92.6This facility: 90.4, 2% below the MA average of 92.6 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.4%
↓ 2% · MA 92.6This facility: 90.4, 2% below the MA average of 92.6 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.8%
↑ 2% · MA 94.8This facility: 96.8, 2% above the MA average of 94.8 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.8%
↑ 2% · MA 94.8This facility: 96.8, 2% above the MA average of 94.8 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 3 measures
Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · MA 1.4This facility: 0.0, 100% below the MA average of 1.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · MA 1.4This facility: 0.0, 100% below the MA average of 1.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
71.2%
↓ 9% · MA 78.3This facility: 71.2, 9% below the MA average of 78.3 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
71.2%
↓ 9% · MA 78.3This facility: 71.2, 9% below the MA average of 78.3 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
↑ 23% · MA 77.7This facility: 95.7, 23% above the MA average of 77.7 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
↑ 23% · MA 77.7This facility: 95.7, 23% above the MA average of 77.7 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
The Meadows Health Center’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 82 Massachusetts nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Losing money on care, but less than last year
−3.6% operating margin
+1.5 pts vs prior year
An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($5.9M) turns it into a net profit to $4.9M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends less on payroll than most Massachusetts homes
48.8% payroll share of revenue
MA average 67.4%Rank #73 / 82Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 73rd out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $1.0M while revenue rose $1.0M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Massachusetts homes.
Revenue & profit
Big revenue, persistent losses
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | MA median | Compared with MA homesRank in MA | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $29.3M | +$1.0M | Trend 20172024 | MA median $15.5M | Rank in MA Rank #4 / 82Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 96% of homes | Top 4% in MA Higher net patient revenue than 96% of MA homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $30.3M | +$0.6M | Trend 20172024 | MA median — | Rank in MA Not ranked | Exceeds revenue Operating expenses are higher than net patient revenue, so resident care runs at a loss. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | −$1.0M | +$0.4M | Trend 20172024 | MA median — | Rank in MA Not ranked | Loss, narrowing Resident care lost money this year, less than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | −3.6% | +1.5 pts | Trend 20172024 | MA median — | Rank in MA Not ranked | Loss A negative margin means resident care costs more than it earns. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $5.9M | — | Trend — | MA median — | Rank in MA Not ranked | Offsets part of the loss Income from outside resident care covers part of the loss on care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | $4.9M | +$0.6M | Trend — | MA median — | Rank in MA Not ranked | Profit The bottom line is above zero after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends less of revenue on staff than most Massachusetts homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | MA median | Compared with MA homesRank in MA | In short |
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| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $14.3M | +$1.0M | Trend 20172024 | MA median $9.7M | Rank in MA Rank #16 / 82Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 16th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 81% of homes | Above MA median Higher payroll than 81% of MA homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 48.8% | +1.7 pts | Trend 20172024 | MA median 61.9% | Rank in MA Rank #73 / 82Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 73rd out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 11% of homes | 18.6 pts under MA average The MA average is 67.4% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · MA benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Massachusetts payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin MA payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Net patient revenue | $23.2M | $23.4M | $24.6M | $24.1M | $26.1M | $26.6M | $28.2M | $29.3M |
| Operating expenses | $24.2M | $25.0M | $27.3M | $28.1M | $30.5M | $28.3M | $29.7M | $30.3M |
| Net patient income | −$1.1M | −$1.6M | −$2.7M | −$4.1M | −$4.4M | −$1.7M | −$1.4M | −$1.0M |
| Operating margin | −4.6% | −7.0% | −11.0% | −16.9% | −16.8% | −6.5% | −5.1% | −3.6% |
| Net income | −$0.2M | −$2.3M | −$0.4M | −$0.2M | −$1.2M | −$5.3M | $4.2M | $4.9M |
| Payroll costs | $12.1M | $12.3M | $13.3M | $12.5M | $13.0M | $12.4M | $13.3M | $14.3M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 52.1% | 52.6% | 53.9% | 52.0% | 49.9% | 46.7% | 47.1% | 48.8% |
| Beds | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Gross revenue | $26.8M | $27.1M | $28.0M | $26.9M | $28.3M | $28.4M | $30.5M | $32.1M |
| Salaries | $10.2M | $10.3M | $11.0M | $10.3M | $11.1M | $10.4M | $11.2M | $12.1M |
| Wage-related costs | $1.9M | $2.0M | $2.3M | $2.2M | $1.9M | $2.0M | $2.1M | $2.1M |
| Contract labor | — | $0.5M | $0.5M | $0.5M | $0.4M | $0.7M | $0.9M | $0.7M |
| Other operating costs | $12.1M | $12.7M | $14.1M | $15.6M | $17.5M | $15.9M | $16.4M | $16.0M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $1,205 | $1,243 | $1,459 | $1,558 | $1,873 | $2,041 | $2,172 | $2,259 |
| Cost per day | $1,260 | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,820 | $2,188 | $2,175 | $2,283 | $2,340 |
| Average length of stay | 95.6 days | 67.7 days | 63.4 days | 83.1 days | 84.5 days | 98.7 days | 121.5 days | 122.2 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Arriving
106 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
65 · 61%
Medicaid
0 · 0%
Private pay & other
41 · 39%
Leaving
106 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
8 · 8%
Medicaid
0 · 0%
Private pay & other
98 · 92%
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Meadows Health Center
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Massachusetts average is: 67.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Meadows Health Center | NH AL HOS MC PC RC SNF | North Andover | 60
Facility
60
MA AVG
121
Rank
#79 / 93 |
57.7%
Facility
57.7%
MA AVG
81.1%
Rank
#70 / 78 | -29% | 6.00
Facility
6.00
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#4 / 83 | -45% | +50% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$71.5k
Rank
#1 / 86 | - | - | - | 35 | - |
4
Facility
4
MA AVG
48
Rank
#109 / 111 | Edgewood Retirement Community, Inc | $29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#4 / 82 | $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#16 / 82 | 48.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
48.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#73 / 82 | 225724 | ||||
| Prescott House | NH MC RC SNF | North Andover | 126
Facility
126
MA AVG
121
Rank
#40 / 93 |
92.8%
Facility
92.8%
MA AVG
81.1%
Rank
#22 / 78 | +14% | 3.84
Facility
3.84
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#42 / 83 | +36% | -4% | $15.9k
Facility
$15.9k
MA AVG
$71.5k
Rank
#58 / 86 | 38
Facility
38
MA AVG
29.5
Rank
#61 / 83 | 7.6
Facility
7.6
MA AVG
6.7
Rank
#56 / 83 | 1 | 117 | - |
46
Facility
46
MA AVG
48
Rank
#54 / 111 | Preswest Holding Company LLC | $16.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$16.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#33 / 82 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#58 / 82 | 44.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
44.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#78 / 82 | 225510 | ||||
| Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center | NH | North Andover | 142
Facility
142
MA AVG
121
Rank
#28 / 93 |
83.8%
Facility
83.8%
MA AVG
81.1%
Rank
#45 / 78 | +3% | 3.66
Facility
3.66
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#52 / 83 | -22% | -8% | $44.3k
Facility
$44.3k
MA AVG
$71.5k
Rank
#69 / 86 | 40
Facility
40
MA AVG
29.5
Rank
#64 / 83 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
MA AVG
6.7
Rank
#59 / 83 | 5 | 119 | - |
23
Facility
23
MA AVG
48
Rank
#85 / 111 | - | $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#46 / 82 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#67 / 82 | 41.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
41.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#81 / 82 | 225530 |
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The Meadows Health Center is located in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows Health Center
Is The Meadows Health Center in a walkable area?
The Meadows Health Center has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at The Meadows Health Center?
The Meadows Health Center's occupancy is 57.7%.
Does The Meadows Health Center have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Meadows Health Center on this page.
Are pets allowed at The Meadows Health Center?
No, The Meadows Health Center has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for The Meadows Health Center?
The team at The Meadows Health Center can be reached at sarslanian@edgewoodrc.com.
What is the overall rating for The Meadows Health Center?
The Meadows Health Center received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
How many beds does The Meadows Health Center have?
The Meadows Health Center has 60 beds.
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