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Epsom Healthcare Center
901 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom, NH 03234
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Epsom Healthcare Center, in Epsom, New Hampshire, is certified for 108 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Hampshire median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 2, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 13.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the New Hampshire median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Merrimack Co. median | New Hampshire median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 16 | 12 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.1 | 18.8 | 13.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 67.5% | 43.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $12,982 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 73 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Hampshire average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Mar 2026, 4 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×1 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Hampshire average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.7%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Hampshire median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.2% | 22.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.0% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.8% | 17.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.2% | 16.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Bh Epsom Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nh3 Opco Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2022 |
| Esnh LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2022 |
| Jpnh LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2022 |
| Matera Health LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Merrimack County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack County Nursing Home | Boscawen | 290 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 4.1 | $16K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Presidential Oaks | Concord | 85 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 18.8 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Harris Hill Center, Genesis Healthcare | Concord | 85 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 18.8 | $16K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Havenwood-Heritage Heights | Concord | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10.0 | — | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis HealthcareSFF Candidate | Franklin | 86 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 22.1 | $39K | 29 May 2026 |
| Pleasant View CenterSFF | Concord | 176 | — | — | — | 47 | 26.7 | $13K | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Merrimack County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Epsom Healthcare Center been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Hampshire median is 12 per facility.
Has Epsom Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Epsom Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a New Hampshire median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Epsom Healthcare Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nh3 Opco Holdco LLC, Esnh LLC and Jpnh LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Epsom Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.