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Merrimack County Nursing Home
325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 033036037962165290 certified beds · 276 residentsGovernment - CountyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2024
Deficiencies
12
● 2● 9● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$15,646
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-25
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Hampshire Health Facilities Administration · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Standard | 160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-28 | Standard | 120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-21 | Standard | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Hampshire Health Facilities Administration publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 305056-20260325-F554
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 305056-20260325-F609
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-19Record 305056-20260325-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-18Record 305056-20260325-F658
F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-18Record 305056-20260325-F810
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-05Record 305056-20260325-F825
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 305056-20260325-F637
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-18Record 305056-20250228-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-18Record 305056-20250228-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 305056-20250228-F641
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-03-13Record 305056-20240321-F689
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-02Record 305056-20240321-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 | Civil money penalty | $15,646 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
New Hampshire
National
New Hampshire 0.78 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.74
Facility
New Hampshire
National
New Hampshire 3.90 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.20
Facility
New Hampshire
National
New Hampshire 3.47 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover34%
Facility
New Hampshire
National
New Hampshire 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover28%
Facility
New Hampshire
National
New Hampshire 41% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Hampshire | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.8% | 4.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.3% | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 18.6% | 22.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 24.9% | 19.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Of Merrimack Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Alley, Amanda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bourbeau, Bruce Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| County Of Merrimack Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cunningham, Ross Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Daitch, Stacey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dresser, Lori Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Evans, Virginia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Glover, Sarah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heath, Mary Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heath, Wendy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Ross Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kneeland, Sherrie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moquin, Heather Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muzzey, Eric Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ridlon, Jen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Theis, Shawna Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alley, Amanda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bourbeau, Bruce Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| County Of Merrimack Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cunningham, Ross Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Daitch, Stacey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dresser, Lori Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Evans, Virginia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Glover, Sarah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heath, Mary Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heath, Wendy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Ross Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kneeland, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kneeland, Christopher Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kneeland, Sherrie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lovelien, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lovelien, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moquin, Heather Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muzzey, Eric Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ridlon, Jen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shurtleff, Stephen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shurtleff, Stephen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Theis, Shawna Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Trachy, Stuart Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Trachy, Stuart Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turner, Aaron Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turner, Aaron Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Hampshire.
No county cost figures on file for Merrimack.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis HealthCare Franklin | 5.6 mi | 2026-05-29 | 2161 |
| Pleasant View Center Concord | 12.1 mi | 2026-06-04 | 6401 |
| Presidential Oaks Concord | 12.0 mi | 2026-01-30 | 3130 |
| Havenwood-Heritage Heights Concord | 11.9 mi | 2026-04-22 | 160 |
| Harris Hill Center, Genesis HealthCare Concord | 13.0 mi | 2026-04-15 | 0151 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |