Merrimack County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Epsom Healthcare Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
901 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom, NH 03234
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.26 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 41.7% Below the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 12 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 90.2% of 108 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.
Epsom Healthcare Center is a 108-bed nursing home in Epsom, New Hampshire (Merrimack County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.26 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
- 108
- Residents per day (average)
- 97.4
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company 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 Epsom Healthcare Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- The latest standard inspection (Mar 12, 2026) cited 8 health deficiencies; the New Hampshire average is 3.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.90 hours per resident on weekends against 3.26 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.55 hours per resident per day; the New Hampshire average is 0.78. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
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 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 3.26 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 2.05 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.66 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.55 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 2.90 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 turnover41.7%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover33.3%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 8 | 3 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 2 | 4 |
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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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 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 (Apr 21, 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 (Apr 19, 2026)
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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 (Apr 10, 2026)
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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 (Apr 10, 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 (Apr 17, 2026)
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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 (Apr 18, 2026)
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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 17, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 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 (Mar 13, 2025)
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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 (Mar 9, 2024)
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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 (Mar 7, 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
- Size26 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 Epsom Healthcare Center?
Epsom Healthcare Center 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 3.
How many beds does Epsom Healthcare Center have?
Epsom Healthcare Center has 108 certified beds. It averages 97.4 residents per day, about 90.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Epsom Healthcare Center?
The home reports 3.26 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.55 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Epsom Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Epsom Healthcare 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
- 2 of 5 Havenwood-Heritage Heights 70beds 91.9%in use 5.23nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Harris Hill Center, Genesis HealthCare 85beds 88.5%in use 3.41nurse 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 305080. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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