B

APPLEWOOD CENTER

8 SNOW ROAD, WINCHESTER, NH 03470
Score: 74 / 100

With a score of 74/100 and a B grade, Applewood Center is a well-regarded option in Winchester, New Hampshire. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 76th percentile statewide.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Applewood Center, with 3.36 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 10 deficiencies at Applewood Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.36 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.99 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.76 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.90 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
May 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 10 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0699 Severity D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    May 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0825 Severity D
    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
    May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    May 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.7% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 74 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
72
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4