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Best Nursing Homes in Dover, NH

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
We analyzed 7 homes in Dover, NH

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New Hampshire Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

5 facilities compared · CMS & NH Dept. of Health data

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Exeter Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Exeter (Hampton Road)
81
Facility 81
NH AVG 108
Rank #65 / 170
30.9%
Facility 30.9%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #58 / 58
-62%
3.34
Facility 3.34
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #44 / 58
-19%-22%
$28.9k
Facility $28.9k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #53 / 59
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #28 / 59
3.0
Facility 3.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #15 / 59
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 0.3
25
28
Facility 28
NH AVG 28
Rank #104 / 229
Sunbridge Goodwin Nursing Home LLC
$11.2M
Facility $11.2M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #37 / 58
$5.2M
Facility $5.2M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #42 / 58
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #50 / 58
305064
St. Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

N

Nursing

Dover (Dover Point)
54
Facility 54
NH AVG 108
Rank #92 / 170
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #37 / 58
-5%
5.43
Facility 5.43
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #10 / 58
-16%+27%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 59
3
Facility 3
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #1 / 59
3.0
Facility 3.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #15 / 59
-
Facility -
NH AVG 0.3
43
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 28
Rank #173 / 229
Brian Grip
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #49 / 58
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #46 / 58
62.8%
Facility 62.8%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #16 / 58
305069
Langdon Place of Dover
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Dover
30
Facility 30
NH AVG 108
Rank #126 / 170
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #30 / 58
-1%
5.05
Facility 5.05
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #12 / 58
+77%+18%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 59
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #5 / 59
2.0
Facility 2.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 59
-
Facility -
NH AVG 0.3
24
3
Facility 3
NH AVG 28
Rank #189 / 229
Kathleen Oby
$10.7M
Facility $10.7M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #40 / 58
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #31 / 58
66%
Facility 66%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #13 / 58
305089
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

N

Nursing

Dover (Plaza Drive)
112
Facility 112
NH AVG 108
Rank #31 / 170
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #13 / 58
+12%
3.20
Facility 3.20
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #48 / 58
+63%-25%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 59
15
Facility 15
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #33 / 59
5.0
Facility 5.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #40 / 59
-
Facility -
NH AVG 0.3
99
25
Facility 25
NH AVG 28
Rank #110 / 229
Joel Dutton
$20.5M
Facility $20.5M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #14 / 58
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #18 / 58
47.5%
Facility 47.5%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #47 / 58
305018
Oceanside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

N

Nursing

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Hampton
117
Facility 117
NH AVG 108
Rank #26 / 170
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #16 / 58
+10%
3.42
Facility 3.42
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #41 / 58
+4%-20%
$14.5k
Facility $14.5k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #48 / 59
18
Facility 18
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #42 / 59
2.6
Facility 2.6
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #11 / 59
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 0.3
101
46
Facility 46
NH AVG 28
Rank #65 / 229
Smit Patel
$16.3M
Facility $16.3M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #22 / 58
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #24 / 58
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #42 / 58
305055
Overview of Exeter Center

Set amidst the bright and vibrant neighborhood of Exeter, NH, Exeter Center is a trustworthy senior living community, offering short-term rehabilitation services, long-term care and respite care. The community features 81 units of thoughtfully curated accommodations designed to provide residents with utmost comfort, convenience, and security. Residents here are guaranteed to receive all the care services they need to regain their strength or maintain their functionality with access to various therapy services and supervision from professional care teams.

In addition to comfortable living spaces, residents are also offered access to an array of amenities, such as an activity room, fitness room, and cozy lounge areas for a more enjoyable stay. Delicious meals are served in an inviting dining room that fosters bonding and sharing of meaningful conversations. With access to most of the necessities they need, residents here are guaranteed to live a truly comfortable life.

What does this home offer?

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Total Residents: 81

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of St. Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

A proud member of Bishop Gendron Senior Living Community, St. Ann is the city’s premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The results-driven nursing home care services are centered on a relaxing and rejuvenating recovery journey for seniors; it is delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents.

Nursing home services include independent living, individualized, and post-surgery or post-hospital care. Essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Langdon Place of Dover

Langdon Place of Dover by the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents seeking to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care with assisted living, the community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Langdon Place cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.

The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: 3-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Overview of Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Dover Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. As a member of the National Health Care Associates, the health and rehab center strives to work everyday with quality service to its residents so that residents maintain a level of independence and individuality. Dover Center receives full support that helps nourish their holistic needs in a charming and convenient environment.

The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care and on-site therapy (physical, occupational, and speech). Community services include housekeeping, laundry, transportation, meals provided, and recreational activities.

Contact Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Overview of Oceanside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Oceanside Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents seeking to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the nursing home provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. The nursing home cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.

Oceanside’s services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

Contact Oceanside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overview of Riverside Rest Home

Riverside Rest Home is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation home located in Dover. The center provides a comprehensive range of care, including specialized nursing home care and memory care therapy, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. They boast a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver lovely senior care.

Riverside Rest Home’s features include housekeeping, transportation, social events, recreational activities, and specialized programs. The nursing home is focused on conducting a results-driven approach to individual recovery.

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Overview of Riverside Rest Home
Riverside Rest Home is a 215 bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility located in Dover, New Hampshire. It has been providing quality, individualized long-term supportive care since 1867. The facility offers a variety of services tailored to fit each resident's needs.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Dover, NH

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Hampshire?

Assisted living in New Hampshire is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Hampshire Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New Hampshire Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 7 nursing homes in Dover, NH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Dover, NH?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Dover, NH, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Dover, NH?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.