Grafton County Nursing Home
3855 Dartmouth College Highway · North Haverhill, NH · 03774 · 6037876971
135 certified beds Government - County
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 31, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · B February 8, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B February 8, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305053 · certified since July 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.