Brookhaven at Lexington
Scout 100Lexington, MA · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Lexington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
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Meadows, the
575 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA 01845 · Essex County
The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood Retirement Community is among a select number of skilled nursing facilities that U.S. News & World Report has recognized as a 2025 Best Nursing Home for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 62% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of North Andover's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Meadows, the is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in North Andover, MA, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 37 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.57 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.52 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.57 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in North Andover for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 37
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 225724
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,780–$11,080/mo (median $9,270) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cambridge prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.57
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.52
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 0
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-20
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Wellness programs
Location
575 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Meadows, the
How much does Meadows, the cost?
Meadows, the does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the North Andover, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Meadows, the's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Meadows, the 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Meadows, the?
Staff provide about 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Meadows, the?
Meadows, the has 0 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Meadows, the have availability?
Typically 62% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Meadows, the offer?
Meadows, the in North Andover, MA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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