Belknap County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Golden View Health Care Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
19 Nh Route 104, Meredith, NH 03253
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.70 hours Above the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 39.8% Below the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 16 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 54.5% of 131 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Golden View Health Care Center is a 131-bed nursing home in Meredith, New Hampshire (Belknap County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.70 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 131
- Residents per day (average)
- 71.4
- Certified since
- 1994 (32 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
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 Golden View Health Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.22 hours per resident on weekends against 4.70 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 54.5% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 3 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 2 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.2
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.
- All nursing staff 4.70 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 3.31 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.41 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.98 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 4.22 h New Hampshire average 3.47
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.
- Nursing staff turnover39.8%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover35.0%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 16 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 7 | 0 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (16)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2024)
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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 (Dec 13, 2024)
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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 (Dec 13, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Jan 23, 2024)
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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 (Jan 27, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 23, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 23, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 23, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 24, 2024)
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
- Size13 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Belknap County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Golden View Health Care Center?
Golden View Health Care Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Golden View Health Care Center have?
Golden View Health Care Center has 131 certified beds. It averages 71.4 residents per day, about 54.5% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Golden View Health Care Center?
The home reports 4.70 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.98 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Golden View Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Golden View Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Belknap County Nursing Home 94beds 61.3%in use 4.96nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Laconia Rehabilitation Center 120beds 86.6%in use 3.65nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 51beds 89.2%in use 3.75nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Belknap County
Who to call in New Hampshire
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New Hampshire.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-442-5640 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Health Facilities Administration, Health Facility Certification Unit 603-271-9049 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New Hampshire staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 305044. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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