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Cheshire County Home

201 River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467

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Cheshire County Home is a nursing home in Westmoreland, 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.

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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(603) 399-4912
Last standard health inspection
August 21, 2026 (2 months ago)
Certified beds
150
Residents per day, on average
113.1
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
County of Cheshire
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the New Hampshire average (7 vs 13).

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 overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  4. 3 citations

    Health inspection on September 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.

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  5. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 October 29, 2025.

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  6. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  8. 4 citations

    Health inspection on September 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate foot care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2024.

    • 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 30, 2024.

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  9. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.

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  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  11. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Cheshire County Home last inspected?

CMS lists August 21, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Cheshire County Home have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since September 26, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Cheshire County Home been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Cheshire County Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Cheshire County Home a Special Focus Facility?

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