MORRISON NURSING HOME in Whitefield, NH has a 1 out of 5 star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and special-focus candidate status. Staffing is 3 stars but reported nurse staffing is 3.46 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: January 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4608.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.73
Licensed practical nurses
0.62
Nurse aides
2.11
Weekend nursing
3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%20%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%6.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
12.2%7.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.5%18.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.5%19.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%4.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.6%29.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.5%97.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.7%77.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: K
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Recent history
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 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $73,340 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 17, 2023
14 days
Federal fine
Nov 17, 2023
$45,227
Federal fine
Jul 10, 2023
$28,113
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
46.3 residents on an average day (81% of 57 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 23 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.