Staffing & PBJ snapshot
Merrimack County Nursing Home
325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303 · CCN 305056 · 290 certified beds · Government - County
King & Co. ConsultingPrepared October 19, 2026
CMS data as of September 2026
CMS data as of September 2026
Staffing compared with averages
| Measure | Facility | NH | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.74 | 3.90 | 3.86 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident day | 4.20 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident day | 3.35 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| RN turnover | 27.9% | 40.9% | 42.9% |
What stands out
- Reported nurse hours are 21% above the NH averageStrong reported staffing. The priority is keeping submissions accurate and on time so the rating reflects it.
- Weekend staffing drops 11% from the weekly averageCMS reports weekend staffing separately and surveyors look at it. Check whether weekend agency and per diem hours are making it into PBJ.
- Nursing turnover is 10 points below the NH averageRetention is a real strength. Keep onboarding and manager practices consistent as the team changes.
- $15,646 in federal fines on recordFines are tied to survey findings. Staffing documentation, training records and personnel files are frequently part of the review.
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Source: CMS Care Compare Provider Information and State and US Averages, processed 2026-09-01. Staffing hours are reported per resident per day from Payroll-Based Journal data. This snapshot summarizes public data for discussion and is not a CMS determination.