Sullivan County Health Care
5 Nursing Home Drive · Unity, NH · 03743 · 6035429511
156 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,153 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B October 16, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
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 November 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
| October 19, 2023 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305093 · certified since September 15, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.