State surveyors inspected 71 of New Hampshire's 73 nursing homes in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026 and cited 271 health deficiencies, according to CMS's nursing home health citation file, processed September 1, 2026. The most cited was F880, which CMS words as “provide and implement an infection prevention and control program”, at 39 of those buildings (55%). 4 of the citations were immediate jeopardy, the most serious level CMS has.
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New Hampshire, the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026, from CMS's nursing home health citation file.
August 2025 through July 2026. Source: CMS's nursing home health citation file, processed September 1, 2026.
| Rank | Tag | Citations | Buildings cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program | 42 | 39 (55%) |
| 2 | F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality | 25 | 24 (34%) |
| 3 | F761Ensure 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 | 24 | 24 (34%) |
| 4 | F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards | 12 | 12 (17%) |
| 5 | F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities | 8 | 8 (11%) |
| 6 | F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments | 6 | 6 (8%) |
| 7 | F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured | 6 | 6 (8%) |
| 8 | F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason | 6 | 6 (8%) |
| 9 | F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 10 | F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 11 | F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 12 | F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 13 | F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 14 | F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 15 | F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 16 | F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 17 | F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 18 | F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 19 | F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 20 | F838Conduct 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 | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 21 | F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 22 | F908Keep all essential equipment working safely | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 23 | F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 24 | F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 25 | F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| Rank | Tag | Citations | Buildings cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 27 | F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 28 | F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 29 | F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 30 | F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 31 | F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 32 | F926Have policies on smoking | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 33 | F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 34 | F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 35 | F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 36 | F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 37 | F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 38 | F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 39 | F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 40 | F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 41 | F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 42 | F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 43 | F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 44 | F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 45 | F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 46 | F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 47 | F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 48 | F584Honor 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 | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 49 | F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 50 | F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room) | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 51 | F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 52 | F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 53 | F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 54 | F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 55 | F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 56 | F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 57 | F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 58 | F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 59 | F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 60 | F687Provide appropriate foot care | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 61 | F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 62 | F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 63 | F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 64 | F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 65 | F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 66 | F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 67 | F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 68 | F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 69 | F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 70 | F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 71 | F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members | 1 | 1 (1%) |
A tag is ranked by how many times it was cited. “Buildings cited” counts the inspected buildings that drew the tag at least once, and its percentage is of every building inspected; we print a percentage only where 20 or more buildings were inspected. “Rank a year earlier” is the same ranking over August 2024 through July 2025. CMS publishes citations months after the survey, so the newest months are still filling in: compare ranks across the two years, not counts. Immediate jeopardy is CMS severity J, K or L; actual harm is G, H or I. No building is named on this page: open a building for its own inspections.
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