Nursing home

Merrimack County Nursing Home

325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH, 03303

Ownership type: Government - County.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Merrimack County Nursing Home, with 9 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $15,646 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
290
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Merrimack Co. avg 2.5New Hampshire avg 3.01This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Merrimack Co. avg: 2.5. New Hampshire avg: 3.01.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

9
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42023
22024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $15,646 total · Mar 21, 2024
  1. Mar 21, 2024$15,646

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)19.92%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.72%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.13%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
County of Merrimack5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Lovelien, DavidMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Shurtleff, StephenMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Trachy, StuartMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Kneeland, ChristopherCORPORATE OFFICER
Turner, AaronCORPORATE OFFICER
County of MerrimackOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Alley, AmandaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bourbeau, BruceOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cunningham, RossOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Daitch, StaceyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dresser, LoriOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Evans, VirginiaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Glover, SarahOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Heath, MaryOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Heath, WendyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Johnson, RossOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kneeland, SherrieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Moquin, HeatherOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Muzzey, EricOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ridlon, JenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Theis, ShawnaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
County of MerrimackADP OF THE SNF
Alley, AmandaADP OF THE SNF
Bourbeau, BruceADP OF THE SNF
Cunningham, RossADP OF THE SNF
Daitch, StaceyADP OF THE SNF
Dresser, LoriADP OF THE SNF
Evans, VirginiaADP OF THE SNF
Glover, SarahADP OF THE SNF
Heath, MaryADP OF THE SNF
Heath, WendyADP OF THE SNF
Johnson, RossADP OF THE SNF
Kneeland, ChristopherADP OF THE SNF
Kneeland, SherrieADP OF THE SNF
Lovelien, DavidADP OF THE SNF
Moquin, HeatherADP OF THE SNF
Muzzey, EricADP OF THE SNF
Ridlon, JenADP OF THE SNF
Shurtleff, StephenADP OF THE SNF
Theis, ShawnaADP OF THE SNF
Trachy, StuartADP OF THE SNF
Turner, AaronADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Merrimack County.

325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen
Merrimack County · NH · 03303
290 certified beds43.3589, -71.6470

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Nashua Post Acute Care
CCN 305005
Nashua, NH112Not shown$0
Hanover Hill Health Care Center
CCN 305009
Manchester, NH433Not shown$8,512
Havenwood-Heritage Heights
CCN 305016
Concord, NH341Not shown$0
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation
CCN 305018
Dover, NH223Not shown$0
Hanover Terrace Health and Rehabilitation
CCN 305020
Hanover, NH43Not shown$0
Edgewood Centre (the)
CCN 305022
Portsmouth, NH333Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Merrimack County Nursing Home's CMS rating?

Merrimack County Nursing Home has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Merrimack County Nursing Home located?

Merrimack County Nursing Home is located at 325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH, 03303 in Merrimack County, and CMS lists 290 certified beds.

Does Merrimack County Nursing Home have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $15,646 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Merrimack County Nursing Home over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Merrimack County Nursing Home's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Merrimack County Nursing Home's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 across 7 facilities in Merrimack County, and 3.01 across New Hampshire. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Merrimack County Nursing Home's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Merrimack County Nursing Home's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
305056
Ownership type
Government - County
Certified beds
290
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 9 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 28, 20250641BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 15, 2025
Feb 28, 20250761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Feb 28, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 21, 20240689JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMar 13, 2024
Mar 21, 20240880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2024
Mar 2, 20230758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Mar 2, 20230761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Mar 2, 20230811DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 17, 2023
Mar 2, 20230886DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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