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Sullivan County, New Hampshire · Nursing home

Elm Wood Center at Claremont

2 of 5 overall from CMS

290 Hanover Street, Claremont, NH 03743

Call (603) 542-2606Directions

At a glance

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Elm Wood Center at Claremont is a 68-bed nursing home in Claremont, New Hampshire (Sullivan County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.18 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
68
Residents per day (average)
58.2
Certified since
1992 (34 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Genesis Healthcare (184 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask Elm Wood Center at Claremont

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. The latest standard inspection (Aug 1, 2025) cited 7 health deficiencies; the New Hampshire average is 3.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 51.0%, above the New Hampshire average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 2.85 hours per resident on weekends against 3.18 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 29 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 followed a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Aug 1, 202576
Jun 13, 202474
May 2, 2023152

New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (29)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 10, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 10, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 10, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 10, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 10, 2025)

  2. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 10, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2024)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Past Non-Compliance (Apr 1, 2024)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

  9. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 13, 2023)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2023)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 13, 2023)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2023)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2023)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2023)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2023)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2023)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2023)

  22. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2023)

  23. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2023)

  24. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 13, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

New Hampshire homes averaged 0.6 fines and $8,016 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within New Hampshire

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Elm Wood Center at Claremont?

Elm Wood Center at Claremont has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Elm Wood Center at Claremont have?

Elm Wood Center at Claremont has 68 certified beds. It averages 58.2 residents per day, about 85.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Elm Wood Center at Claremont?

The home reports 3.18 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.71 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.

Has Elm Wood Center at Claremont been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Elm Wood Center at Claremont accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 305041. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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