Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH

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Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH

Merrimack County Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Boscawen, NH.

Information last verified:

325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 104 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Merrimack County Nursing Home

common 13 reviews mention this

Clean, bright environments stand out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the building as consistently clean and bright.

Many reviewers call out cleanliness and how fresh the facility feels, including spotless common areas and bright spaces with natural light. Several also mention well-kept interiors and exterior views. Even when reviews are mixed, cleanliness is still a frequent point of observation.

common 24 reviews mention this

Caring staff and hands-on attention

Staff kindness and attentive patient care are central to what people like most.

Across many reviews, families and visitors describe staff as respectful, kind, and devoted to residents and their families. Multiple people also mention proactive communication and feeling supported during the admission or ongoing stay. Even the positive comments about the facility’s atmosphere tend to tie back to how residents are treated day to day.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as having regular ways to stay active and involved.

Several reviews mention a steady schedule of activities, including organized events and opportunities to get out and socialize. Reviewers also describe entertainment and community spaces that make it easier for residents to participate with others. A few comments tie engagement to specific on-site options like recreation rooms and ongoing exercises.

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Dining ranges from praised to criticized

Food and café dining are a major talking point, with both strong praise and specific complaints.

Positive reviews highlight a wide selection of food, enjoyment of themed meals, and the café as a place for families to sit and eat. Some reviewers also mention that residents can get meals through café-style options. On the other hand, at least a couple of residents or family members criticize the food quality or salt levels and note limits unless dietary needs are requested.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Care quality concerns appear in a minority

Some reviewers raise serious concerns about day-to-day care follow-through.

A minority of reviews describe problems with nursing response and treatment decisions, including situations that felt unsafe or dismissive. Others criticize doctor communication and describe the care experience as uncaring. Separate comments also mention restrictions in personal care routines like bathing frequency and difficulties getting diet adjustments without repeated requests.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 290 resident community capacity 290 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Jamie Welch Memorial Park (3.3 miles)
  • Daniel Webster Birthplace Historic Site (5 miles)
  • Odell Park (6.1 miles)
  • Rolfe Park (6.3 miles)
  • Tanger Outlet Playground (8.3 miles)
  • Mount Kearsarge (9.9 miles)
  • Rollins State Park (10.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Alan's of Boscawen Restaurant (5.2 miles)
  • Dipsy Doodle Dairy Bar (5.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.2 miles)
  • Tilton House of Pizza (6.5 miles)
  • Pizza Chef Of Franklin (6.6 miles)
  • Donatello's Pizza (7 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (7.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Westside Healthcare (5.6 miles)
  • Penacook Family Physicians (5.8 miles)
  • Orthopedic Professional Association (6.2 miles)
  • Caring For Women (6.2 miles)
  • Health First Family Care Center (6.2 miles)
  • Laconia Clinic (6.2 miles)
  • Va Tilton Clinic (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Congregational Christian Church (5.7 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (6.9 miles)
  • Praise Assembly of God Church (7.3 miles)
  • St Joseph Rectory (10.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Penacook Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (6.2 miles)
  • Hannaford Food and Drug (6.2 miles)
  • Hannaford Pharmacy (6.4 miles)
  • Fisherville Pharmacy (7.1 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (7.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Aroma Joes - 48 (6.2 miles)
  • Auto Cafe (7.4 miles)
  • Cafe One East (10 miles)
  • The Everyday Cafe & Pub (10 miles)
  • Schoodacs (10 miles)
  • Revelstoke Coffee (11.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Concord Ambulatory Surgery Center (11.2 miles)
  • Concord Hospital 5th Floor (11.9 miles)

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