COOS COUNTY NURSING HOME – BERLIN, NH

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Coos County Nursing Home

364 CATES HILL RD PO BOX 416, Berlin, NH 3570
(603) 752-2343
100 beds
All Berlin facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
68.42
Score /100
#9004
National Rank

#9004
of 14703 facilities
National
38.8% position
#48
of 74 in NH
State Rank
#3
of 5 in Coos
County Rank
#1
of 2 in Berlin
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 3570
ZIP Rank






About Coos County Nursing HomeCoos County Nursing Home is located at 364 Cates Hill Rd Po Box 416, Berlin, NH, reachable at (603) 752-2343. This Government – County facility operates 100.0 certified beds and serves an average of 77 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2017-04-30. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Coos County Nursing Home

Address

364 Cates Hill Rd Po Box 416, Berlin, NH 3570

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 100 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – County
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ Zero fines across all 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
68.42
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#9004 of 14703 nationally – #48 of 74 in New Hampshire

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Coos County Nursing Home may be considered for families with limited options in Berlin, NH, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightCoos County Nursing Home currently provides 4 hours 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 53 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have declined from 74 min/day (2022) to 53 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 91.8%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 33 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 4 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours36 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours53 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 56 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryCoos County Nursing Home has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 23.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#9,004
of 14,703
National
Bottom 39%
#48
of 74
NH State
Bottom 35% in NH
#3
of 5
️ Coos County
#3 of 5
#1
of 2
️ Berlin
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 3570
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Coos County Nursing Home ranks 9004th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within NH, it ranks 48th out of 74 nursing homes. In Berlin, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,195 nationally and RN hours rank #2,875 nationally (#14 in NH).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NH State Rank Note
2022 4.96 #1,192 / 14,703 #6 / 74 Top 10%
2023 5.21 #848 / 14,703 #5 / 74 Top 10%
2024 5.33 #763 / 14,703 #8 / 74 Top 10%
2025 4.42 #2,592 / 14,703 #16 / 74 Top 25%
2026 4.55 #2,195 / 14,703 #12 / 74 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NH State Rank Note
2022 1.24 #1,074 / 14,703 #6 / 74 Top 10%
2023 0.96 #2,031 / 14,703 #12 / 74 Top 25%
2024 0.92 #2,207 / 14,703 #14 / 74 Top 25%
2025 0.82 #3,302 / 14,703 #19 / 74 Top 25%
2026 0.88 #2,875 / 14,703 #14 / 74 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Coos County Nursing Home is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2017-04-30. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (603) 752-2343 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Coos County Nursing Home holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 68.4/100, placing it #9004 of 14703 facilities nationally and #48 of 74 in New Hampshire. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Coos County Nursing Home receives a reported average of 4 hours 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 53 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 36 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 4 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 56 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 91.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Coos County Nursing Home has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 23.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Coos County Nursing Home ranks 9004th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within NH, it ranks 48th out of 74 nursing homes. In Berlin, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,195 nationally and RN hours rank #2,875 nationally (#14 in NH). Our composite quality score of 68.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Berlin, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_hampshire/berlin/

Contact and Location

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364 CATES HILL RD PO BOX 416, Berlin, NH 3570
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 100
Average Residents / Day 77 (77% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – County
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Coos County, NH
City Berlin, NH
ZIP Code 3570
Approved Since April 30, 2017
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 305102
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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