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HILLSBORO HOUSE NURSING HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (HILLSBORO, New Hampshire)

PO BOX 400 67 SCHOOL STREET, HILLSBORO, New Hampshire 03244

Phone: 6034645561

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
33
Avg Residents/Day
25.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Hillsborough
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew Hampshire AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.750.78-0.03
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.003.87+0.14
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.4/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover55.6%43.4%-

Health Citation History

16 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-27Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Pharmacy 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Pharmacy 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Administration DeficienciesConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-17Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-17Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave 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.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-17Administration DeficienciesConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-17Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

25 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-27Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-27Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-08-06Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-08-06Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-08-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-09-05Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-17Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$70,561
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
11
Number of Fines
11
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-02-12Fine$4,938-
2024-01-22Fine$14,814-
2024-01-08Fine$4,938-
2024-01-02Fine$4,587-
2023-12-11Fine$13,762-
2023-11-20Fine$4,587-
2023-11-13Fine$4,587-
2023-11-06Fine$4,587-
2023-10-30Fine$4,587-
2023-10-23Fine$4,587-
2023-10-17Fine$4,587-

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