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393 High Street Glencliff, NH 03238 · Grafton County
CMS certification number 30E059 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Glencliff Home for the Elderly a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Glencliff Home for the Elderly as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the New Hampshire average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.21 hours per resident per day at Glencliff Home for the Elderly, above the New Hampshire median of 3.66 (US median: 3.72). About 0.94 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.66 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 17.8% of nursing staff left within a year (New Hampshire median 43%). That is lower than most homes in New Hampshire, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Glencliff Home for the Elderly: Medicare and Medicaid
Glencliff Home for the Elderly is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by New Hampshire Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on October 30, 2025 and found 6 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 11 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 11 citations at Glencliff Home for the Elderly across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 11 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were infection control (5) and pharmacy service (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "implement a program that monitors antibiotic use" (tag F0881, level F, October 30, 2025).
October 30, 2025 · 6 citations
FImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DConduct 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
November 7, 2024 · 3 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
October 18, 2023 · 2 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Questions to ask on a tour of Glencliff Home for the Elderly
- The home averages about 49% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Glencliff Home for the Elderly
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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11.7 mi
Cottage Hospital WoodsvilleEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 0m for patients treated and sent home
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19.2 mi
Speare Memorial Hospital PlymouthEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 16m for patients treated and sent home
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22.0 mi
Littleton Regional Hospital LittletonEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 2h 17m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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