Merrimack County Nursing Home

325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303 · (603) 796-2165 · Government - County · 290 certified beds

1 fine ($15,646)Medicare & MedicaidCertified since 1996Avg 276.4 residents/day

Data as of: CMS nursing home files updated Oct 1, 2026 (CMS processing date Oct 1, 2026), retrieved Nov 11, 2026. Hospitals: CMS file updated Jul 22, 2026. All sources.

CMS star ratings

★★★
CMS overall star rating. NH homes average 3.0 (72 rated homes).
Health inspections
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality measures
3/5
Long-stay quality
4/5
Short-stay quality
3/5

Source: CMS Provider Information. Footnote codes: CMS data dictionary.

Location & turnover

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Approximate coordinates from CMS.

33.3%nursing staff turnover
25.5%RN turnover
0administrators who left

NH averages: nursing staff turnover 43.4%, RN turnover 40.5%. Source: CMS Provider Information.

Staffing: hours of care per resident per day

This home reports 4.76 total nurse staff hours per resident per day. The NH average is 3.87.

Reported by the facility to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal) This home NH average of 72 homes
Show staffing by role (RN, LPN, aide, weekend)
Total nurse staff
4.76 hrs (this home)3.87 hrs (NH average)
Registered nurse (RN)
0.79 hrs (this home)0.78 hrs (NH average)
LPN
0.62 hrs (this home)0.76 hrs (NH average)
Nurse aide
3.35 hrs (this home)2.32 hrs (NH average)
Weekend total
4.15 hrs (this home)3.43 hrs (NH average)

CMS also publishes case-mix adjusted total nurse hours: 5.43. Source: CMS Provider Information.

Inspections & penalties

7health deficiencies, most recent rating cycle (standard inspection Mar 25, 2026)
12health citations listed by CMS since Mar 21, 2024
1at immediate-jeopardy level (J–L)
Show all 12 citations, newest first

Inspection Mar 25, 2026 · 7 citations

Severity DCorrected May 15, 2026
Resident Rights Deficiencies: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Tag F0554 · standard inspection
Severity DCorrected May 15, 2026
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Tag F0609 · standard inspection
Severity DCorrected May 19, 2026
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Tag F0657 · standard inspection
Severity DCorrected May 18, 2026
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Tag F0658 · standard inspection
Severity DCorrected May 18, 2026
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Tag F0810 · standard inspection
Severity DCorrected May 5, 2026
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Tag F0825 · standard inspection
Severity BCorrected Apr 21, 2026
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Tag F0637 · standard inspection

Inspection Feb 28, 2025 · 3 citations

Severity ECorrected Apr 18, 2025
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies: 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.
Tag F0761 · standard inspection
Severity DCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Infection Control Deficiencies: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Tag F0880 · standard inspection
Severity BCorrected Apr 15, 2025
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Tag F0641 · standard inspection

Inspection Mar 21, 2024 · 2 citations

Severity JCorrected Mar 13, 2024
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Tag F0689 · standard, complaint inspection
Severity DCorrected May 2, 2024
Infection Control Deficiencies: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Tag F0880 · standard, complaint inspection
Penalties listed by CMS
DateTypeAmount / length
Mar 21, 2024Fine$15,646

Severity letters are CMS scope/severity codes A–L. Later letters are more serious or widespread; J–L means immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Sources: CMS Health Deficiencies, CMS Penalties. Full reports: Medicare Care Compare (CCN 305056).

Ownership & details

Legal business name: COUNTY OF MERRIMACK. Ownership type: Government - County. Resident/family council: Resident. Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.

Source: CMS Provider Information. CMS Certification Number (CCN): 305056.

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