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Best Nursing Homes in Dover, NH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 nursing homes in Dover, NH using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NH
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Dover, NH. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Dover, NH. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Dover, NH. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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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

Langdon Place of Dover
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Dover
30
Facility 30
NH AVG 71
Rank #125 / 169
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #35 / 65
-1%
5.05
Facility 5.05
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #14 / 65
+77%+18%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #6 / 66
2.0
Facility 2.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 66
-21-
3
Facility 3
NH AVG 31
Rank #189 / 229
Kathleen Oby
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #46 / 65
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #37 / 65
52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #16 / 65
305089
St. Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
IL
PC
RC
SNF
Dover (Dover Point)
54
Facility 54
NH AVG 71
Rank #90 / 169
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #42 / 65
-5%
5.43
Facility 5.43
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #12 / 65
-16%+27%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
3
Facility 3
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #1 / 66
3.0
Facility 3.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #19 / 66
-48-
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 31
Rank #173 / 229
Brian Grip
$6.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #55 / 65
$3.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #53 / 65
55.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 55.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #19 / 65
305069
Exeter Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Exeter (Hampton Road)
81
Facility 81
NH AVG 71
Rank #62 / 169
30.9%
Facility 30.9%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #65 / 65
-62%
3.34
Facility 3.34
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #50 / 65
-19%-22%
$28.9k
Facility $28.9k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #62 / 66
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #32 / 66
3.0
Facility 3.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #19 / 66
125-
28
Facility 28
NH AVG 31
Rank #104 / 229
Sunbridge Goodwin Nursing Home LLC
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #43 / 65
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #48 / 65
49.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #56 / 65
305064
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Dover (Plaza Drive)
112
Facility 112
NH AVG 71
Rank #29 / 169
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #14 / 65
+12%
3.20
Facility 3.20
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #55 / 65
+63%-25%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
15
Facility 15
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #37 / 66
5.0
Facility 5.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #46 / 66
-98-
25
Facility 25
NH AVG 31
Rank #110 / 229
Joel Dutton
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #16 / 65
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #21 / 65
34.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 34.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #53 / 65
305018
Oceanside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Hampton
117
Facility 117
NH AVG 71
Rank #24 / 169
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #17 / 65
+10%
3.42
Facility 3.42
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #46 / 65
+4%-20%
$14.5k
Facility $14.5k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #55 / 66
18
Facility 18
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #46 / 66
2.6
Facility 2.6
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #13 / 66
1102-
46
Facility 46
NH AVG 31
Rank #65 / 229
Smit Patel
$12.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #24 / 65
$6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #28 / 65
47.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 47.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #47 / 65
305055
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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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 skilled nursing community that the County of Strafford operates on County Farm Road in Dover, New Hampshire. The home serves Dover and the surrounding Strafford County region with extensive nursing care and rehabilitation services.

The facility maintains a 72 percent occupancy rate, sustaining consistent staffing while keeping the community engaged. Clinical operations spotlight rehabilitation and ongoing nursing support, with 24-hour staffing ensuring residents can access care all the time. Total nursing care averages 5 hours 34 minutes per resident day, distributed across registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. It’s a layered approach reflecting the skilled nursing work intensity. The home is in a car-dependent area where most errands and appointments require driving, typical of Dover’s settings. Recognizing this fact, the facility provides transportation services for residents and families, easing the logistics management of medical appointments, shopping, and outings. This practical support helps fill the gap between the home’s location and the wider community. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, giving families numerous routes to fund skilled nursing care, whether for short-term post-hospital rehabilitation or longer-term residence. The community includes a dining room where occupants take meals together, and a schedule of volunteer programs bringing outside visitors and engagement into daily life.

State inspections have centered on medication management and infection control practices, zones foundational to skilled nursing operations. The home operates within the ongoing regulatory oversight that governs all nursing facilities in the state.

For families examining Riverside Rest Home, touring in person provides the best sense of the care environment, allows you to meet staff, see the room types, and understand the community’s daily rhythm.

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Overview of Webster at Rye

A proud member of the Silverstone community, Webster at Rye is a vibrant community where residential assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services create a haven for seniors seeking an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle. The senior living community is described as a flexible community that will adjust to the needs and wants of its residents. The residence’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue living in a nurturing environment.
Providing a high standard of quality living, Webster at Rye offers premium services promoting a continuum of growth and meaningful experience that meet the unique needs of assisted senior living. Other community features include activities and programs, stunning living spaces, and a 24-hour team of dedicated professionals committed to providing residents with the highest care and support.

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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

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 9 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.