Merrimack County Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Boscawen, NH
CMS certification number305056
Contact & location
325 Daniel Webster HighwayBoscawen, NH 03303
Merrimack County
- Phone
- (603) 796-2165
- ZIP code
- 03303 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 290
- Residents per day
- 275.8 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- County of Merrimack
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.74 (state 3.90 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.72 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.35 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.20 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.4 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 27.9 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 25, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 3.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-03-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-03-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-03-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-03-25 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-03-25 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-03-25 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2025-02-28 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-02-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2024-03-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $15,646 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 | Fine | $15,646 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| County of Merrimack (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Alley, Amanda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bourbeau, Bruce (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| County of Merrimack (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cunningham, Ross (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Daitch, Stacey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dresser, Lori (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evans, Virginia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Glover, Sarah (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heath, Mary (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heath, Wendy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Ross (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kneeland, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kneeland, Sherrie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lovelien, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moquin, Heather (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Muzzey, Eric (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ridlon, Jen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shurtleff, Stephen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Theis, Shawna (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Trachy, Stuart (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turner, Aaron (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kneeland, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turner, Aaron (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lovelien, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shurtleff, Stephen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Trachy, Stuart (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Merrimack County Nursing Home?
Merrimack County Nursing Home has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in New Hampshire.
How many beds does Merrimack County Nursing Home have?
It has 290 certified beds and cares for about 276 residents per day.
Has Merrimack County Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $15,646 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Merrimack County Nursing Home?
(603) 796-2165. The facility is located at 325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.