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MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BOSCAWEN, New Hampshire)

325 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY, BOSCAWEN, New Hampshire 03303

Phone: 6037962165

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
290
Avg Residents/Day
276.4
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Merrimack
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing5/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew Hampshire AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.790.78+0.00
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.763.87+0.90
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.4/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover33.3%43.4%-

Health Citation History

12 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-25Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionB – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-02-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-28Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-03-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-03-21Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

2 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-02-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-28Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$15,646
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-03-21Fine$15,646-

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