MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME — Nursing Home in BOSCAWEN, NH
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 290 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 258.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 305056 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.74 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.64 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 28, 2025).
Inspection Findings — February 28, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level B)Corrected — April 15, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
Merrimack County Nursing Home is a 290-bed nursing home in Boscawen, New Hampshire. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident day, above the New Hampshire average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in February 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s higher-than-average nurse staffing and overall performance rating suggest it generally provides consistent nursing coverage. However, the most recent inspection flagged weaknesses in infection prevention, so ask what specific steps the facility has taken to implement and sustain a robust infection-control program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME's CMS star rating?
MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME?
MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME reports 4.73832 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME have?
MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME has 290 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis HealthCare — 1/5 — 5.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.