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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Nursing home

Hillsboro House Nursing Home

3 of 5 overall from CMS

PO Box 400 67 School Street, Hillsboro, NH 03244

Call (603) 464-5561Directions

At a glance

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Hillsboro House Nursing Home is a 33-bed nursing home in Hillsboro, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.48 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists 17 fines totaling $97,730 in the past three years.

Certified beds
33
Residents per day (average)
25.6
Certified since
2002 (24 yrs)

For profit - Corporation 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 Hillsboro House Nursing Home

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 17 fines totaling $97,730 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 57.7%, above the New Hampshire average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 3.00 hours per resident on weekends against 3.48 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

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.

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.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 16 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 followed a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Aug 6, 2025313
Sep 5, 2024711
Aug 17, 202361

New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (16)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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 (Jun 18, 2026)

  2. 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 (Sep 9, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2024)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2024)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

  2. 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 (Oct 8, 2024)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2024)

  4. 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 (Oct 8, 2024)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2024)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 6, 2023)

  7. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 11, 2023)

  8. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 11, 2023)

  9. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 11, 2023)

  10. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 11, 2023)

  11. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Feb 20, 2024Fine$4,938
Feb 12, 2024Fine$4,938
Jan 22, 2024Fine$14,814
Jan 8, 2024Fine$4,938
Jan 2, 2024Fine$4,587
Dec 11, 2023Fine$13,762
Nov 20, 2023Fine$4,587
Nov 13, 2023Fine$4,587
Nov 6, 2023Fine$4,587
Oct 30, 2023Fine$4,587
Oct 23, 2023Fine$4,587
Oct 17, 2023Fine$4,587
Oct 10, 2023Fine$4,235
Oct 2, 2023Fine$3,882
Sep 25, 2023Fine$3,529
Sep 18, 2023Fine$3,176
Aug 28, 2023Fine$7,409

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.

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Compared within New Hampshire

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Hillsboro House Nursing Home?

Hillsboro House 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 4 and quality measures is 5.

How many beds does Hillsboro House Nursing Home have?

Hillsboro House Nursing Home has 33 certified beds. It averages 25.6 residents per day, about 77.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Hillsboro House Nursing Home?

The home reports 3.48 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.76 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.

Has Hillsboro House Nursing Home been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 17 fines totaling $97,730 in the past three years.

Does Hillsboro House 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

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 305092. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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