Hillsboro House Nursing Home

Po Box 400 67 School Street · Hillsboro, NH · 03244 · 6034645561

33 certified beds For profit - Corporation

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 66
Federal penalties 15% 0
Trend 10% 80
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.413.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.760.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year56%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)17 · $97,730

Inspection citations (16 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F April 27, 2026 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected June 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025

    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 September 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 9, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected October 8, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024

    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 October 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Corrected November 2, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F September 5, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 6, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected September 6, 2023 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C August 17, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected September 11, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · C August 17, 2023

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Corrected September 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · C August 17, 2023

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected September 11, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • No harm found · C August 17, 2023

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Corrected September 11, 2023 · Administration

  • No harm found · C August 17, 2023

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected September 9, 2023 · Administration

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 20, 2024Fine$4,938
February 12, 2024Fine$4,938
January 22, 2024Fine$14,814
January 8, 2024Fine$4,938
January 2, 2024Fine$4,587
December 11, 2023Fine$13,762
November 20, 2023Fine$4,587
November 13, 2023Fine$4,587
November 6, 2023Fine$4,587
October 30, 2023Fine$4,587
October 23, 2023Fine$4,587
October 17, 2023Fine$4,587
October 10, 2023Fine$4,235
October 2, 2023Fine$3,882
September 25, 2023Fine$3,529
September 18, 2023Fine$3,176
August 28, 2023Fine$7,409

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305092 · certified since January 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.