Merrimack County Nursing Home
Owned by Alley, Amanda
Boscawen, New Hampshire • Nursing home ID 305056
How does this nursing home compare?
#58 of 74
New Hampshire nursing homes
Better than 21% for Registered Nurse (RN) care
Watch: Less RN care than New Hampshire average
Strength: High quality rating (4 stars)
Better RN staffing nearby
Other New Hampshire nursing homes where residents get more Registered Nurse care:
- Langdon Place of Keene 2.21 RN hrs/day
- Merriman House 1.68 RN hrs/day
- Covenant Living of Keene 1.54 RN hrs/day
- Riverwoods at Exeter 1.42 RN hrs/day
- Langdon Place of Dover 1.22 RN hrs/day
What matters most
Registered Nurse (RN) care
0.59 hours/day
⚠ 16% less than New Hampshire average
New Hampshire average: 0.70 hours/day
Ranked #58 of 74
New Hampshire nursing homes for RN care
More RN time than 21% of New Hampshire facilities
Total nursing care
4.74 hours/day
✓ 25% more than New Hampshire average
New Hampshire average: 3.80 hours/day
Ranked #11 of 74
New Hampshire nursing homes for total care
More total staffing than 85% of New Hampshire facilities
What's the difference? RN hours focus on registered nurses (medical care).
Total hours include all staff (RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants).
A facility can have high total hours but low RN hours—they measure different aspects of care.
Quality & safety record
4/5 stars
4 inspection problems found during recent government inspections
Higher quality rating
Fewer problems
Badges compare this facility to other New Hampshire nursing homes.
Higher quality ratings and fewer inspection problems are better.
Understanding nursing home quality
We compare each facility only to others in New Hampshire. This keeps comparisons fair since different states have different regulations, costs, and challenges.
What families should look for:
- More RN hours — Registered nurses handle medications and complex medical care
- Higher quality ratings — 4-5 stars indicate better clinical outcomes
- Fewer inspection problems — Shows consistent compliance with safety standards
- Strong total staffing — More hours means more day-to-day attention for residents
Why this matters: Better staffing and quality scores are linked to safer,
more attentive care for residents—and more support and peace of mind for families.
Key terms explained
Registered Nurses (RNs): The most skilled nursing staff who can give medications and manage complex care. RNs require the most training.
HPRD: "Hours Per Resident per Day"—how much staff time each resident gets on average.
Quality rating (stars): A 1-5 rating based on clinical outcomes like pressure ulcers, infections, and resident health improvements.
Inspection problems: Issues found during official inspections—ranging from minor paperwork to serious safety concerns.
LPNs / CNAs: Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants—vital hands-on care roles with different training levels than RNs.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional advice about care decisions.
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