Merrimack County Nursing Home
325 Daniel Webster Highway · Boscawen, NH · 03303 · 6037962165
290 certified beds Government - County
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,646 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B March 25, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 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 April 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 21, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305056 · certified since April 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.