Carroll County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Wolfeboro Bay Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
39 Clipper Drive, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.55 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 45.1% Above 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 69.9% of 104 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.
Wolfeboro Bay Center is a 104-bed nursing home in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire (Carroll County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.55 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
- 104
- Residents per day (average)
- 72.7
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of 603 Healthcare (7 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 Wolfeboro Bay Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 45.1%, above the New Hampshire average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- About 69.9% 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
- Registered nurse time is 0.75 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 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 4 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 3.55 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 2.11 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.69 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.75 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 3.31 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 turnover45.1%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover20.0%
- 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. 5 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 12 | 1 |
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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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 (May 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 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 (Apr 1, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 20, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2024)
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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 (Feb 29, 2024)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 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 (Feb 23, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 29, 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 (Feb 27, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
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 8, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2023)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 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
- Size28 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- Chain603 Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating3.6 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Carroll County3
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Wolfeboro Bay Center?
Wolfeboro Bay Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Wolfeboro Bay Center have?
Wolfeboro Bay Center has 104 certified beds. It averages 72.7 residents per day, about 69.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Wolfeboro Bay Center?
The home reports 3.55 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.75 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Wolfeboro Bay Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Wolfeboro Bay 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 Mountain View Community 103beds 94.5%in use 4.88nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Belknap County Nursing Home 94beds 61.3%in use 4.96nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Golden View Health Care Center 131beds 54.5%in use 4.70nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Carroll 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 305083. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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