Merrimack County Nursing Home
325 Daniel Webster Highway, Concord, NH 03303 · (603) 796-2165
Government - County · 290 certified beds
Merrimack County Nursing Home has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 7 citations (the New Hampshire average is 4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $15,646 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 25, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.March 25, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 25, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 25, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 25, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.March 25, 2026 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.March 25, 2026 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionMarch 25, 2026 · F0637 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 21, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 21, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $15,646March 21, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Hampshire average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.74 | 3.90 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.35 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 290 |
| Average residents per day | 275.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Presidential Oaks Concord · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Harris Hill Center, Genesis HealthCare Concord · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Havenwood-Heritage Heights Concord · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Pleasant View Center Concord · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Epsom Healthcare Center Epsom · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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