Goffstown Nursing and Rehab Center
29 Center Street · Goffstown, NH · 03045 · 6034974871
41 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 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 January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
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.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · B December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2024
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.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 22, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · B October 22, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305096 · certified since November 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.