Merrimack County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Merrimack County Nursing Home
3 of 5 overall from CMS
325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.74 hours Above the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 34.4% Below the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 12 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $15,646 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 95.1% of 290 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.
Merrimack County Nursing Home is a 290-bed nursing home in Boscawen, New Hampshire (Merrimack County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.74 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $15,646 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 290
- Residents per day (average)
- 275.8
- Certified since
- 1996 (30 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 Merrimack County Nursing Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $15,646 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- The latest standard inspection (Mar 25, 2026) cited 7 health deficiencies; the New Hampshire average is 3.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.20 hours per resident on weekends against 4.74 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 2 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 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 4.74 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 3.35 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.66 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.72 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 4.20 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 turnover34.4%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover27.9%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 21, 2024: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 2 | 0 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (12)
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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 (May 15, 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 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2026)
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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 (May 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2026)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Apr 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 18, 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 (Apr 15, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Mar 13, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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
- Size3 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Merrimack County7
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Merrimack County Nursing Home?
Merrimack County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Merrimack County Nursing Home have?
Merrimack County Nursing Home has 290 certified beds. It averages 275.8 residents per day, about 95.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Merrimack County Nursing Home?
The home reports 4.74 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.72 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Merrimack County Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $15,646 in the past three years.
Does Merrimack 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
- 1 of 5 Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis HealthCare 86beds 69.5%in use 3.40nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Havenwood-Heritage Heights 70beds 91.9%in use 5.23nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Presidential Oaks 85beds 85.4%in use 4.43nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Merrimack 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 305056. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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