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Merrimack County Nursing Home
325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303
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.
Merrimack County Nursing Home, in Boscawen, New Hampshire, is certified for 290 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New Hampshire median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 3, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 4.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 13.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the New Hampshire median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 34.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Merrimack Co. median | New Hampshire median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 16 | 12 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.1 | 18.8 | 13.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.4% | 67.5% | 43.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,646 | $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: 25 Mar 2026, 28 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×8 E ×1 B ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 25 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Hampshire average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.4%, RNs 27.9%; 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 | 18.6% | 22.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.1% | 17.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.3% | 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: government, county. Legal business name: County Of Merrimack.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Merrimack | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2025 |
| County of Merrimack | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| County of Merrimack | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Oaks | Concord | 85 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 18.8 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Epsom Healthcare Center | Epsom | 108 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11.1 | — | 12 Mar 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 Merrimack County Nursing Home been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Hampshire median is 12 per facility.
Has Merrimack County Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Merrimack County Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a New Hampshire median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Merrimack County Nursing Home?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Merrimack and County of Merrimack. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Merrimack County Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 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.