Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Pheasant Wood Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
50 Pheasant Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.25 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 35.8% Below the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 21 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 81.3% of 99 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.
Pheasant Wood Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Peterborough, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.25 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
- 99
- Residents per day (average)
- 80.5
- Certified since
- 1996 (30 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 Pheasant Wood Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- The latest standard inspection (Jun 13, 2025) cited 7 health deficiencies; the New Hampshire average is 3.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.59 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 2 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 4 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 3.25 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 1.79 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.88 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.59 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 2.93 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 turnover35.8%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover23.1%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 21 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 3 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | 7 | 3 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 9 | 1 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (21)
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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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2025)
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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 (Aug 6, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2025)
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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 (Aug 6, 2025)
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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 (Aug 6, 2025)
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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 (Aug 6, 2025)
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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 (Jul 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2024)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 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 (Aug 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 17, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 17, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2023)
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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 25, 2023)
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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 25, 2023)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2023)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
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 (May 25, 2023)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2023)
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
- Size35 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainGenesis Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Hillsborough County21
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Pheasant Wood Center?
Pheasant Wood Center 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 Pheasant Wood Center have?
Pheasant Wood Center has 99 certified beds. It averages 80.5 residents per day, about 81.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Pheasant Wood Center?
The home reports 3.25 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.59 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Pheasant Wood Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Pheasant Wood 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
- 1 of 5 Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 83beds 91.7%in use 3.41nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Crestwood Center 82beds 77.9%in use 3.37nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 The Elms Center 52beds 85.0%in use 3.02nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Hillsborough 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 305059. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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