Glencliff Home for the Elderly
393 High Street · Glencliff, NH · 03238 · 6039893111
130 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 30, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025
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.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 30E059 · certified since June 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.