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Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

20 Chester Road, Derry, NH 03038

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Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a nursing home in Derry, New Hampshire. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. Health inspection on August 26, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

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  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  5. Health inspection on February 5, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  7. Health inspection on December 11, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2023.

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  8. Fire safety inspection on December 11, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0325. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.

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  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. Health inspection on October 16, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

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  14. Fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0291. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

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  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  16. Health inspection on June 4, 2024

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2024.

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  17. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.

  19. Health inspection on October 12, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2023.

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  20. Fire safety inspection on October 12, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0004. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0015. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(603) 432-3801
Last standard health inspection
December 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
62
Residents per day, on average
57
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Legal business name
Derry Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
Chain
Ephram Lahasky
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the New Hampshire average (14 vs 13).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare last inspected?

CMS lists December 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare have?

CMS lists 14 health citations since October 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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