nursing home in Westmoreland, NH
Cheshire County Home
201 River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467 · (603) 399-4912
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Cheshire County Home at a glance
Cheshire County Home is a 150-bed government nursing home in Westmoreland, New Hampshire (Cheshire County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New Hampshire average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 11, 2025) found 3 health citations. The New Hampshire average is 4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 36.1% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 150
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Cheshire County
- CMS Certification Number
- 305054
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.49 hrs | 3.90 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.65 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.84 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.12 hrs | 3.47 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.1% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 15.8% | 40.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 14 | 24.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $7,928 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 150 | 100 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 111 | 81 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 74.3% | 81.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.3% | 17.8% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 22.4% | 22.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.8% | 17.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 10.2% | 13.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 7.5% | 19% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.4% | 25.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.3% | 97.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85.2% | 86.8% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 29, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 29, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 29, 2025 |
| September 26, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 25, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0687 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| July 19, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 28, 2023 |
| July 19, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected July 28, 2023 |
| July 19, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 18, 2023 |
| July 19, 2023 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 18, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF CHESHIRE Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/1996 |
| CLARK, TERRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| COUNTY OF CHESHIRE Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| DIBERNARDO, ANGELO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KINDOPP, KATHRYN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2007 |
| SORRENTI, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| STEWART, CLAUDIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| TROMBLY, SHERYL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2002 |
| TROMBLY, SHERYL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2002 |
| CLARK, TERRY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| STEWART, CLAUDIA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| CLARK, TERRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DIBERNARDO, ANGELO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KINDOPP, KATHRYN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2007 |
| SORRENTI, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| STEWART, CLAUDIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cheshire County Home's rating?
Cheshire County Home has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Hampshire nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Cheshire County Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a New Hampshire average of 4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Cheshire County Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Cheshire County Home?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Cheshire County Home and how do I contact it?
Cheshire County Home is at 201 River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467. Phone: (603) 399-4912.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.