Coos County Nursing Hospital
136 COUNTY FARM ROAD, West Stewartstown, NH 03597
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Coos County Nursing Hospital Compares
Coos County Nursing Hospital is a 97-bed government-owned nursing facility in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.8%) is above the New Hampshire average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 97 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.8% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 17.8% (50% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (32% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (46% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Coos County Nursing Hospital
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Coos County Nursing Hospital with other nursing homes in West Stewartstown.
How is Coos County Nursing Hospital addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Coos County Nursing Hospital doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.8% here versus 17.8% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Coos County Nursing Hospital doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Coos County Nursing Hospital's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 97 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Coos County Nursing Hospital?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Coos County Nursing Hospital?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around West Stewartstown
West Stewartstown sits in Coos County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New Hampshire as a whole (18.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,459 (23.7%)
- Median age
- 48.7 years
- Median household income
- $48,945
- Median home value
- $132,500
Demographics for Coos County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Stewartstown.
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