CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER

CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER

PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801 View Map

CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in New Hampshire

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Overview of CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER
Cedar Healthcare Center in Portsmouth provides expert rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a supportive environment. The facility offers a full continuum of senior care, including short and long-term care, medical care, rehabilitation therapy, and palliative and hospice care. Cedar Healthcare Center is dedicated to helping residents regain strength and restore independence.
(603) 431-2530

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 102

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Hampshire average
Occupancy rate 78.6%
Residents per day (avg) 84
Occupancy rate
78.6%
Residents per day (avg)
84

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$11.1M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$11,061,158.00
Operating loss
$-1,481,538.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.7M
51.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.9M
Total costs $12.5M
Bed community size
102-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
December 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 04457
CMS Certification Number: 305082
County: Rockingham

Ownership & operating entity

CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER is administrated by NATHANIEL A ST PIERRE.

Care Services

Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short & Long Term Care, Medical Care, Rehabilitation therapy, Personal Care, Mental Health and Recovery, Palliative & Hospice Care, Respite Care, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Discharge Planning

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration.
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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COVENANT LIVING OF KEENE (ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE)
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NH 03431
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Address PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

152
Total Staff
92
Employees
60
Contractors
31,750
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse238 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse179.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant818.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
132 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11%
of total hours from contractors
3,492 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 34 Registered Nurse: 12 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant47348114,73291100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse125174,58591100%9.1
Registered Nurse1112233,96991100%8
Medication Aide/Technician100102,4279099%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,75291100%6.5
Mental Health Service Worker2025266571%7.9
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
RN Director of Nursing1015206571%8
Dietitian1014906167%8
Qualified Social Worker0114545864%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0224246571%6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223676369%5.7
Speech Language Pathologist0223565864%6.1
Physical Therapy Aide0221082629%4.1

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2023 – Jun 2025)

3
Inspections
7
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
2.33
Citations/Inspection
Jun 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
2
Moderate (D-F)
5
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Administration
2
29% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
29% of total
Infection Control
1
14% of total
Quality of Life & Care
1
14% of total
Environmental
1
14% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 7
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (NH)
Citations
7
New Hampshire average: 14.4
Critical Citations
0
New Hampshire average: 0.2
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jun 26, 2025 D PharmacyF0756 Corrected
May 08, 2024 B AdministrationF0847 Corrected
May 08, 2024 B AdministrationF0848 Corrected
May 08, 2024 D EnvironmentalF0926 Corrected
May 12, 2023 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
May 12, 2023 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
May 12, 2023 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: White Oak Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
89 Total Residents
Medicare 12 (13.5%)
Medicaid 51 (57.3%)
Private Pay/Other 26 (29.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
9.6 Score
15% better than avg New Hampshire avg: 11.4

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
23.1 Score
Near average New Hampshire avg: 23.2

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
23.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
2.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.0%
Depressive Symptoms
14.7%
Falls with Major Injury
1.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
87.9%
Antipsychotic Use
32.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
19.9%
Influenza Vaccine
98.8%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
1.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
25.6%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
80.0% Near average New Hampshire: 83.8%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.5% 72% better than avg New Hampshire: 1.6%
Influenza Vaccine
69.6% 16% worse than avg New Hampshire: 83.0%

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New Hampshire Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Choices for Independence
NH Medicaid CFI Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • NH Specifics: Small state; rural access emphasis.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), home aides.
NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center
NH ServiceLink
  • General: Age 60+, New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • NH Specifics: Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.
  • Services: Care coordination, respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Old Age Assistance (OAA)
New Hampshire Old Age Assistance
  • General: Age 65+, NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.
  • Asset Limits: $1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).
  • NH Specifics: Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$200/month) for living costs (e.g., rent, utilities, care support).
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • NH Specifics: 13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • NH Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, NH resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NH Specifics: Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.
  • Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,200/season), weatherization, emergency fuel ($450 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
New Hampshire SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NH resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • NH Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • NH Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief
New Hampshire Property Tax Relief
  • General: Age 65+ prioritized, NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.
  • NH Specifics: Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.
  • Services: Tax relief (~$100-$500/year) to offset housing costs, indirectly aiding care funding.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Hampshire Seniors

NH Medicaid CFI Waiver

Choices for Independence

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • NH Specifics:
    Small state; rural access emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), home aides.
NH ServiceLink

NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • NH Specifics:
    Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Care coordination, respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
New Hampshire Old Age Assistance

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.
  • Asset Limits:
    $1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).
  • NH Specifics:
    Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$200/month) for living costs (e.g., rent, utilities, care support).
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • NH Specifics:
    13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • NH Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, NH resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NH Specifics:
    Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,200/season), weatherization, emergency fuel ($450 max).
New Hampshire SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NH resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • NH Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • NH Specifics:
    High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
New Hampshire Property Tax Relief

NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ prioritized, NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.
  • NH Specifics:
    Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax relief (~$100-$500/year) to offset housing costs, indirectly aiding care funding.
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