Vantage at Andover LLC

80 Andover Street · Andover, MA · 01810 · 9784703434

135 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Vantage Care

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 72
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 56
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.993.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.380.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.55≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year25%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (21 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025

    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.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Ensure 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.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    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.

    Corrected August 25, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected August 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected August 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected August 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Provide 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.

    Corrected August 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected August 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected August 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225558 · certified since October 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.