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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Vantage at Andover LLC
Andover, MassachusettsMedicare inspection record
About Vantage at Andover LLC
Vantage at Andover LLC provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed to help patients regain independence and strength. Our Massachusetts team combines medical expertise with compassionate support, creating an environment where recovery becomes possible.
Community at a glance
Capacity
135 residents
Location
Andover, MA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
80 ANDOVER STREET, Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Vantage at Andover LLC changed ownership in the last 12 months. Ratings may reflect the previous owner.
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 21, 2025, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 54 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Massachusetts average.
Medicare has not fined Vantage at Andover LLC in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 54 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 27 minutesBelow the Massachusetts average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 24%Below the Massachusetts average |
Inspections
16 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
August 21, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 12, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 12, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 12, 2025Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Sep 12, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 12, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 12, 2025Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 12, 2025Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 12, 2025
August 8, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 25, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 25, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 25, 2024Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 25, 2024Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 25, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 25, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 25, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 25, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal business name
- Vantage at Andover LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 135
- Average residents per day
- 83
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- October 1, 1992
- Part of a chain
- Vantage Care, 10 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 225558
Location
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80 ANDOVER STREETAndover, MA 01810
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Questions about Vantage at Andover LLC
How did Vantage at Andover LLC do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on August 21, 2025 and cited 8 health deficiencies. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Vantage at Andover LLC?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 54 minutes with each resident per day, including 27 minutes from registered nurses. 24% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Vantage at Andover LLC been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Vantage at Andover LLC in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.