The Elms Center
71 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055 · (603) 673-2907
For profit - Limited Liability company · 52 certified beds
The Elms Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 1 citation (the New Hampshire average is 4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,770 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 24, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 24, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.May 27, 2026 · F0635 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 25, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,770January 25, 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 | 3.02 | 3.90 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.66 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 64% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 52 |
| Average residents per day | 44.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Crestwood Center Milford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bedford Hills Center Bedford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ridgewood Center, Genesis HealthCare Bedford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hillsborough County Nursing Home Goffstown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Goffstown Nursing and Rehab Center Goffstown · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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