GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
3855 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HIGHWAY, North Haverhill, NH 03774
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 135-bed government-owned nursing facility in North Haverhill, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.3%) is above the New Hampshire average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 135 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.7% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 17.8% (83% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (30% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.3% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (88% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.9% — better than the New Hampshire average of 22.4% (42% 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 GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in North Haverhill.
How is GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME addressing its health inspections 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 GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.7% here versus 17.8% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 135 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 North Haverhill
North Haverhill sits in Grafton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.6% 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+
- 18,592 (20.6%)
- Median age
- 43.3 years
- Median household income
- $67,476
- Median home value
- $230,700
Demographics for Grafton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Haverhill.
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