Merrimack County Nursing Home
Boscawen, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305056) · 290 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,646
Phone: (603) 796-2165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Merrimack County Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Merrimack County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.4%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Merrimack County Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,646.00, and no payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Merrimack County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing facility in Boscawen, NH, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1996. The facility maintains 290 certified beds with an average daily census of 275.8 residents, making it a large facility serving the Merrimack County area.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Breaking down the four CMS rating categories: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating strong nurse staffing levels relative to peers.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.74, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.4% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $15,646.00. There are no payment denials on record. The facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon designation in this data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and confirm current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Merrimack County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New Hampshire state average of 3.08.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a 34.4% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,646.00, and no payment denials.
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 Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 290 certified beds with an average daily census of 275.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (Merrimack County), and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
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 rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 6037962165 or check Medicare Care Compare for confirmation.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 6037962165 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305056?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.