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HomeNew HampshireMerrimack County Nursing Home

Merrimack County Nursing Home

325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 033036037962165WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(131 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
290
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $15,646

How Merrimack County Nursing Home Compares in New Hampshire

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Hampshire. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
NH average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NH average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
NH average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.74 hrs/day
NH average
3.91 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.72 hrs/day
NH average
0.78 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
34.4%
NH average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New Hampshire average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.74 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.91.
Staff turnover is 34.4%, lower than the New Hampshire average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 28, 2025
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 25, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Hampshire median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Hampshire median
Merrimack County 65+
29,128
18.9% of county
County Population
153,918
Merrimack County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Merrimack County Nursing Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Boscawen, New Hampshire with 290 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
290
Avg Residents/Day
275.8
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Merrimack
Last Inspection
Mar 25, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
27.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Minimal Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$15,646
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 21, 2024
$15,646

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.35 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.74 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.20 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.4%
RN Turnover
27.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (43)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COUNTY OF MERRIMACK5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2025
LOVELIEN, DAVIDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
SHURTLEFF, STEPHENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
TRACHY, STUARTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 31, 2019
KNEELAND, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
TURNER, AARONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
COUNTY OF MERRIMACKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
ALLEY, AMANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 3, 2023
BOURBEAU, BRUCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
CUNNINGHAM, ROSSOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 11, 2018
DAITCH, STACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2007
DRESSER, LORIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2005
EVANS, VIRGINIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
GLOVER, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 14, 2022
HEATH, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
HEATH, WENDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 17, 2024
JOHNSON, ROSSOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 4, 2022
KNEELAND, SHERRIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 12, 2023
MOQUIN, HEATHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
MUZZEY, ERICOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 28, 2022
RIDLON, JENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 30, 2023
THEIS, SHAWNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
COUNTY OF MERRIMACKADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 15, 2025
ALLEY, AMANDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 3, 2023
BOURBEAU, BRUCEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
CUNNINGHAM, ROSSADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 11, 2018
DAITCH, STACEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2007
DRESSER, LORIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2005
EVANS, VIRGINIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
GLOVER, SARAHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 14, 2022
HEATH, MARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
HEATH, WENDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 17, 2024
JOHNSON, ROSSADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 4, 2022
KNEELAND, CHRISTOPHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
KNEELAND, SHERRIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 12, 2023
LOVELIEN, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
MOQUIN, HEATHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
MUZZEY, ERICADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 28, 2022
RIDLON, JENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 30, 2023
SHURTLEFF, STEPHENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
THEIS, SHAWNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
TRACHY, STUARTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 31, 2019
TURNER, AARONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Merrimack County Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All New Hampshire facilities
Merrimack County Nursing Home
Boscawen, NHCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $15,646
Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis HealthCare
Franklin, NH5.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $16,702
Havenwood-Heritage Heights
Concord, NH11.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Presidential Oaks
Concord, NH12.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Pleasant View Center
Concord, NH12.1 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $12,982
Harris Hill Center, Genesis HealthCare
Concord, NH13.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $15,646
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Laconia, NH13.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Merrimack County Nursing Home
Boscawen, NH · Current facility
—3/52/55/5$15,646
Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis HealthCare
Franklin, NH
5.6 mi1/53/51/5$16,702
Havenwood-Heritage Heights
Concord, NH
11.9 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Presidential Oaks
Concord, NH
12.0 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Pleasant View Center
Concord, NH
12.1 miN/AN/AN/A$12,982
Harris Hill Center, Genesis HealthCare
Concord, NH
13.0 mi2/52/52/5$15,646
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Laconia, NH
13.8 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Merrimack County Nursing Home?▾
Merrimack County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Merrimack County Nursing Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Hampshire is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Merrimack County Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Merrimack County Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Merrimack County Nursing Home had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 25, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $15,646.
What are the staffing levels at Merrimack County Nursing Home?▾
Merrimack County Nursing Home provides 4.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, 0.66 LPN hours, and 3.35 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.4%.
How many beds does Merrimack County Nursing Home have?▾
Merrimack County Nursing Home has 290 certified beds with an average of 275.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Merrimack County Nursing Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Hampshire. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Merrimack County Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, Merrimack County Nursing Home has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 131 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.