Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Elms Center
71 Elm Street · Milford, NH 03055 · 52 certified beds
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About The Elms Center
The Elms Center is a nursing home in Milford, New Hampshire. Its capacity is 52 beds, below the Hillsborough County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of 603 Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 19 citations, the most recent on May 27, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.11 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Milford. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (19)
Records from January 2024 to May 2026.
May 27, 2026
Tag F0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
February 24, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 19, 2026.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 25, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 21, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 27, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 22, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0811Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 23, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 23, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 22, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $9,770
January 25, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,770 against this nursing home on January 25, 2024.
Staffing
3.11 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.88 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of 603 Healthcare, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.6 overall, 3.4 for health inspections, 3.7 for staffing, 3.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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