MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME
325 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY, Boscawen, NH 03303
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 290-bed government-owned nursing facility in Boscawen, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.7%) is below the New Hampshire average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 290 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.9% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (38% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.5% — better than the New Hampshire average of 22.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Boscawen.
What keeps MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 290 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MERRIMACK 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 MERRIMACK 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 Boscawen
Boscawen sits in Merrimack County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Hampshire as a whole (18.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 27,616 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 43.1 years
- Median household income
- $77,937
- Median home value
- $245,400
Demographics for Merrimack County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Boscawen.
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