ElderGrade
B

77.5/100

Above average

Applewood Center

8 Snow Road, Winchester, NH 03470

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 7 in Cheshire County (603) 239-6355
Certified beds
72
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.71 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 16% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 36% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.53 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.71 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.95 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: June 26, 2026 (1 month ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

D May 15, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0825

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2024 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2024 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which operates 185 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BERG, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FISHMAN, STEVEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WHITMAN, ARNOLD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BERG, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BRIDGEFORD, LAURA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MENDELSON, AVI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BILAL, HARIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CUSHING, GAIL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MORRIS, DIANE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BILAL, HARIS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
CUSHING, GAIL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MORRIS, DIANE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Applewood Center

What is the ElderGrade for Applewood Center? +

Applewood Center holds an ElderGrade of B (77.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Applewood Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.53 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Applewood Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 7 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Applewood Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Applewood Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.