Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center

Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center sits at 1801 Turnpike Street in North Andover, right by Harold Parker State Forest, and stays open every day from 9 in the morning until 9 at night, which people find helpful for visits or care planning. The center serves about 108 residents each day, with 142 certified beds, so there's usually a busy feel, and people can see general physicians like Dr. Amanda Hernandez for medical consultation. The center gives care for people recovering after hospital stays, offering short-term rehab for those who need to get stronger before heading home and longer-term care for those who are frail or need more help, and staff provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, post-operative care, and nursing care. Residents get help with a mix of health concerns, including radiculopathy, diabetic polyneuropathy, hypothyroidism, acute bronchitis, deep vein thrombosis, and more, and some residents have more than one issue, making the care needs complex at times. Folks who stay get to join activities and participate in therapeutic programs that aim to help both body and mind, and even if the building itself doesn't show off with special names for rooms or flashy amenities, people notice that the staff focus on empathy and professionalism. Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center's nurse staff turnover rate sits at about 59.5%, and nurses clock in at an average of 3.53 hours per resident every day, which is something families often want to know. The facility has some noted deficiencies, including quality of life and care, resident assessment, pharmacy services, and four issues in infection control, so that's something any future resident or loved one should keep in mind. The center is affiliated with Stern Consultants and stays involved with resident life and activities. Legal protections apply here, including housing and employment discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals, and folks can expect a supportive environment for recovery and daily living.