Elm Wood Center at Claremont

Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Elm Wood Center at Claremont

Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Elm Wood Center at Claremont

Elm Wood Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Claremont, NH. It provides both LongTerm Care and ShortStay Rehabilitation services, including Skilled Nursing, Palliative Care, and various therapy services. The center emphasizes quality care and offers a range of amenities for residents.
(603) 542-2606

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5 ▼ 0.9 New Hampshire average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5 ▼ 0.8 New Hampshire average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5 ▼ 0.2 New Hampshire average: 3.2/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5 ▲ 0.9 New Hampshire average: 3.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Hampshire state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 41st out of 67 homes in New Hampshire.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 33m per day
This facility New Hampshire avg (4h 13m per day)
vs New Hampshire avg
-16%

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 68

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Hampshire average: 81.1%
Occupancy rate 92.6%
Avg. Length of Stay 145 days
Occupancy rate
92.6%
Avg. Length of Stay
145 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

41% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$9.1M
Operating loss
-$52.0K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$9.1M
Operating loss
-$52.0K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.4M
37.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.7M
Total costs $9.2M
Bed community size
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 1, 2025
CountySullivan
License Number03404
CMS Certification Number305041
Awards2023 AHCA Bronze National Quality Award

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elm Wood Center at Claremont is administrated by Kaylyn E Rushford.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency alert and response system

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

4 services
Longterm Care
Shortstay Rehabilitation
Palliative Care
Hospice Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

28 amenities
Private And Semi-Private Rooms
Spacious Rooms
Private Bathroom
Individual Climate Control
Activity Room
Wellness Programs
Sunroom
Beautiful Garden(S) / Courtyard(S)
Private Balcony/ Porch / Patio
Beauty Salon / Barber Services
Cable Television
Café With Always Available Menu Options
Comfortable Common And Lounge Areas
Country Kitchen
Dining Room
In-Room Dining Options
Private Dining Rooms For Family Gatherings
Restaurant-Style Dining
Spa Services
Alarm System For Residents With Cognitive Deficits
Complimentary Laundry Facility
Housekeeping
Laundry Facility
Mail And Newspaper Service
Pharmaceutical Delivery Service
Phone Service
Wireless Internet
Smoke Free Environment
ActivitiesCultural, educational, religious and social activities are offered.
Specific ProgramsShortStay care, LongTerm care, Respite care, Palliative care, Rehabilitation therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Dementia care, Pain management, Cultural, educational, religious and social activities, Recreation activities

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionElm Wood Center has a spacious dining room offering restaurant-style dining with a choice of meals, including an always available menu.

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Inspection History

In New Hampshire, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration is responsible for the unannounced inspection and licensing of all residential care and nursing facilities.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

New Hampshire average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 29

New Hampshire average 14.4

Citations per inspection
7.25

New Hampshire average 3.99


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

28 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 0.1

0 critical citations More info New Hampshire average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info New Hampshire average: 0.1

24 moderate citations More info New Hampshire average: 12

5 minor citations More info New Hampshire average: 2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Sep 11, 2025

Administration minor citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Aug 01, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Aug 01, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Aug 01, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around New Hampshire The information below is reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration.

5 facilities compared · CMS & NH Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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NH Medicaid CFI Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NH

Small state; rural access emphasis.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home aides

NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center

NH ServiceLink

Age 60+
General New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NH

Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.

Benefits
Care coordination Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

New Hampshire Old Age Assistance

Age 65+
General NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.
Asset Limits $1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).
NH

Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$200/month) for living costs (e.g., rent, utilities, care support)

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NH

13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NH

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NH

Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,200/season) Weatherization Emergency fuel ($450 max)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

New Hampshire SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, NH resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
NH

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NH

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief

New Hampshire Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ prioritized
General NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.
NH

Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$100-$500/year) to offset housing costs Indirectly aiding care funding

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 90
Employees 76
Contractors 14
Staff to resident ratio 1.50:1
20% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average ratio: 1.87:1

Avg staff/day 30
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,755
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

12.1%

2,520 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 9 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 RN Director of Nursing: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant219309,49891100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse120124,38191100%9.9
Registered Nurse8081,93891100%8.6
Other Dietary Services Staff9097107178%7.1
Physical Therapy Aide2025567077%7.2
Nurse Practitioner2024846066%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1014806167%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3034175459%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant4044085864%6.7
Speech Language Pathologist4043715965%6
Administrator1013684651%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5053645965%6.1
Other Social Services Staff1012924044%7.3
Medication Aide/Technician1012042426%8.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0221363842%3.6
Qualified Social Worker202552527%2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant011454651%1
Medical Director011361213%3
RN Director of Nursing0111211%12
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 78%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 77%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 59%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 64%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 51%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 65%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 44%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 26%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 42%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 27%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 51%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 13%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 60
Medicare
13
21.7% of residents
Medicaid
35
58.3% of residents
Private pay or other
12
20% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.8
23% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 11.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.9
23% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 23.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.4%
39% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 21.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.5%
19% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 20.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.8%
12% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 27.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
41% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 4.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
12% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
81% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.2%
29% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 11.7%
42% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 8.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
76% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 17.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.7%
In line with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 96.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
In line with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 98.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 67.1%
20% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 83.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
41% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 1.6%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 68.1%
18% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 83.0%

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