Grafton County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Grafton County Nursing Home
2 of 5 overall from CMS
3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.67 hours Above the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations in 3 years 20 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 88.6% of 135 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.
Grafton County Nursing Home is a 135-bed nursing home in North Haverhill, New Hampshire (Grafton County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.67 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
- 135
- Residents per day (average)
- 119.6
- Certified since
- 1995 (31 yrs)
Government - County 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 Grafton County Nursing Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- The latest standard inspection (Apr 2, 2026) cited 6 health deficiencies; the New Hampshire average is 3.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.67 hours per resident per day; the New Hampshire average is 0.78. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing 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 2 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 2 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 3 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 4.67 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 3.16 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.84 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.67 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 4.45 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 turnoverNot reported
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- New Hampshire average40.9%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 6 | 2 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 6 | 0 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (20)
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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 (May 11, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2026)
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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 (May 14, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 11, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Mar 14, 2025)
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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 (Mar 21, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2025)
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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 (Mar 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 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 (Mar 18, 2024)
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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 (Mar 8, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 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
- Size12 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Grafton County5
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Grafton County Nursing Home?
Grafton County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Grafton County Nursing Home have?
Grafton County Nursing Home has 135 certified beds. It averages 119.6 residents per day, about 88.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Grafton County Nursing Home?
The home reports 4.67 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Grafton County Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Grafton County Nursing Home 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
- 2 of 5 Glencliff Home for the Elderly 130beds 50.7%in use 4.23nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Lafayette Center 72beds 85.3%in use 3.58nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab 99beds 68.0%in use 4.63nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Grafton 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 305053. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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