Applewood Center
Winchester, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305065) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (603) 239-6355 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Applewood Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above New Hampshire's state average of 3.08 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Applewood Center reports 3.52957 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70530 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.8%, and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Applewood Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Applewood Center is a 72-bed skilled nursing facility in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, with an average of 60.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Applewood Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 3.52957 hours per resident per day, including 0.70530 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Applewood Center (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials.
Applewood Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Applewood Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above New Hampshire's state average of 3.08 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Applewood Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.52957 hours per resident per day, including 0.70530 RN hours, with a 35.8% turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Applewood Center has 72 certified beds and an average daily population of 60.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Applewood Center has been certified since August 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Applewood Center scores 5, 5, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6032396355 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6032396355 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305065?state=NH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.