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Nursing home

Morrison Nursing Home

Whitefield, New Hampshire · Coos County

  • 6 Terrace Street, Whitefield, NH 03598 · Directions
  • (603) 837‑2541
  • Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – corporation
  • 21 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level K), $45,227 in fines. See the inspection record

Summary

Morrison Nursing Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Whitefield, New Hampshire, with 57 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-01-08, with 3 health deficiencies. Medicare lists 1 fine. Ownership: non-profit – corporation. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
57Certified beds
Health inspections: 4 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Morrison Nursing Home?
6 Terrace Street, Whitefield, NH 03598, in Coos County, New Hampshire.
What is the phone number of Morrison Nursing Home?
(603) 837-2541, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Morrison Nursing Home?
Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Morrison Nursing Home been fined?
Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $45,227 and 1 payment denial.
What did inspectors find at Morrison Nursing Home?
In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to January 8, 2026), Medicare lists 21 health citations; the most serious was level K. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 4 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 4 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 3 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 2 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to January 8, 2026), Morrison Nursing Home had 21 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $45,227 in total (1 fine, the latest on November 17, 2023) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day; the New Hampshire average is 3.87 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: January 8, 2026 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: January 8, 2026 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level E January 8, 2026 · corrected January 19, 2026

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0926 Level D January 8, 2026 · corrected January 15, 2026

    “Have policies on smoking.”

  • F0582 Level B January 8, 2026 · corrected January 27, 2026

    “Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”

Previous cycle: December 10, 2024 — 5 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: December 10, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level E December 10, 2024 · corrected January 27, 2025

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0761 Level D December 10, 2024 · corrected January 9, 2025

    “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.”

  • F0813 Level D December 10, 2024 · corrected January 6, 2025

    “Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”

  • F0880 Level D December 10, 2024 · corrected January 16, 2025

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0851 Level B December 10, 2024 · corrected February 10, 2025

    “Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”

Earlier cycle: November 17, 2023 — 13 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: November 17, 2023 (standard health inspection).

  • F0600 Level K November 17, 2023 · corrected November 21, 2023

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

    immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • F0835 Level K November 17, 2023 · corrected December 11, 2023

    “Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”

    immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Administration Deficiencies

Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0607 Level F November 17, 2023 · corrected November 21, 2023

    “Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”

  • F0610 Level F November 17, 2023 · corrected November 21, 2023

    “Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”

  • F0609 Level E November 17, 2023 · corrected November 21, 2023

    “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”

  • F0583 Level D November 17, 2023 · corrected December 21, 2023

    “Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”

  • F0656 Level D November 17, 2023 · corrected December 21, 2023

    “Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”

  • F0658 Level D November 17, 2023 · corrected December 22, 2023

    “Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”

  • F0686 Level D November 17, 2023 · corrected December 22, 2023

    “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”

  • F0688 Level D November 17, 2023 · corrected December 21, 2023

    “Provide 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.”

  • F0699 Level D November 17, 2023 · corrected December 29, 2023

    “Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”

  • F0710 Level D November 17, 2023 · corrected January 4, 2024

    “Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.”

  • F0839 Level D November 17, 2023 · corrected January 4, 2024

    “Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (6)
  • K0761 Level F January 8, 2026 · corrected January 21, 2026

    “To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”

  • K0918 Level F January 8, 2026 · corrected January 21, 2026

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0712 Level C January 8, 2026 · corrected January 21, 2026

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0913 Level C January 8, 2026 · corrected January 21, 2026

    “Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.”

  • K0353 Level E December 10, 2024 · waiver granted (May 6, 2025)

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0914 Level E December 10, 2024 · corrected December 31, 2024

    “Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”

Fines and payment denials

Total fines over about the last three years: $45,227 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.

DatePenaltyAmount or length
November 17, 2023Fine$45,227
November 17, 2023Payment denialfrom December 21, 2023, 14 days

Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeNew HampshireNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.620.780.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.770.760.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.192.322.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.583.873.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.123.433.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.480.540.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)31.3%43.4%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)33.3%40.5%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.30.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Legal business name: Morrison Hospital Association.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
NameRoleShareSince
Morrison Hospital AssociationDirect owner100%December 19, 1966
Morrison Hospital AssociationManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEDecember 19, 1966

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds57
Average residents per day46.6
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipNon-profit – corporation
Legal business nameMorrison Hospital Association
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid2002-08-01
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address6 Terrace Street, Whitefield, NH 03598
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Phone(603) 837‑2541
CMS Certification Number305094
Name in Medicare recordsMORRISON NURSING HOME
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13