Cheshire County Home
Westmoreland, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305054) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (603) 399-4912 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cheshire County Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Cheshire County Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.49 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.
Cheshire County Home has no federal fines on record ($0.00 across 0 fines) and no payment denials on record, based on CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Cheshire County Home is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1996. The facility is licensed for 150 certified beds and had an average daily census of 111.4 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Cheshire County Home an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.49 hours per resident per day, including about 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the supplied data for this facility, and there is no indication in the data of a chain affiliation or of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
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Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cheshire County Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, according to CMS data.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.49 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover reported at 36.1% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cheshire County Home is certified for 150 beds and had an average daily census of 111.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Cheshire County (government/county ownership); the provided data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 6033994912 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6033994912 to arrange a visit and check the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305054?state=NH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.