The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
EXETER CENTER
EXETER, NH · Medicare-certified · 81 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
EXETER CENTER (EXETER, NH) has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is lower at 2 out of 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.39 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1; the facility had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included treatment and care, enough nursing staff, and professional standards of quality.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.39 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.39.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 1.65
- Weekend nursing
- 3.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.8%12.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.7%8.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%1.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.4%6.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
46.9%36.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—33.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.1%17.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34%25.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
19.5%20.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.5%98.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to get ordered lab tests and services, and failed to promptly tell the doctor the results. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 773 — 42 CFR §483.50 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $28,912 in total fines.
- $28,912
Federal fine
Apr 25, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 63.1 residents on an average day (78% of 81 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.