Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that medications were stored according to manufacturer's instructions for 1 of 2 medication rooms observed. Findings include:Observation on 8/4/26 at approximately 10:33 a.m. with Staff C (Licensed Practical Nurse) of the North Medication Room revealed that the thermometer in the medication refrigerator read 52 F (degrees Fahrenheit). Further observation revealed that the following unopened residents' medications were stored in the refrigerator:Two Lantus (insulin glargine) pensSeven Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.005% (percent) bottlesFive Novolin N (insulin isophane human) pensThirteen Novolin R (insulin human) pens Interview on 8/4/26 at approximately 10:33 a.m. …
F761 citations in New Hampshire
Drug labeling and storage · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
New Hampshire cites F761 more often than its own record predicts
2.68 times the share F761 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in New Hampshire in 2025, this is the portion that was F761.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New Hampshire surveyors wrote
F761 findings written in New Hampshire, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure all drugs are stored in locked compartments with only authorized personnel having access for 1 of 2 medication rooms observed. Findings include: Observation on 12/19/23 at approximately 9:00 a.m. of the East Unit medication storage room with Staff A (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)) revealed Staff B (Staff Development Assistant) to be in the medication storage room unsupervised. Further observation revealed Staff B to be highlighting the expiration dates on medication containers in the storage room. Interview on 12/19/23 at approximately 9:00 a.m. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of New Hampshire citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.48% | 3.62× |
| 2024 | 7.81% | 2.54× |
| 2025 | 8.63% | 2.68× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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