Page 5 of Best Nursing Homes in New Hampshire

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 72 nursing homes in NH using 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: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Hampshire. 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: 3.2/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Hampshire. 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: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Hampshire. 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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NH Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
The ALM Inspection Grade — our own 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Hampshire average is: 52.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Grafton County Nursing Home
NH
SNF
North Haverhill
135
Facility 135
NH AVG 102
Rank #13 / 66
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #24 / 51
+6%
5.73
Facility 5.73
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #6 / 63
B-82 / 100 — 2 points below the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) -16%+34%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 64
20
Facility 20
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #36 / 64
6.7
Facility 6.7
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #44 / 64
-118-
2
Facility 2
NH AVG 36
Rank #65 / 65
County Of Grafton
$14.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #20 / 58
$13.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #7 / 58
95.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 95.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #1 / 58
305053
Salemhaven Nursing Home
NH
ADC
SNF
Salem
110
Facility 110
NH AVG 102
Rank #22 / 66
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #33 / 51
-2%
4.18
Facility 4.18
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #25 / 63
B+88 / 100 — 4 points above the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) -30%-2%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 64
14
Facility 14
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #33 / 64
4.7
Facility 4.7
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #40 / 64
-89-
19
Facility 19
NH AVG 36
Rank #42 / 65
Kathy Murray-Potrin
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #25 / 58
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #19 / 58
58.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #13 / 58
305058
Woodlawn Care Center
NH
HOS
SNF
Newport
53
Facility 53
NH AVG 102
Rank #51 / 66
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #30 / 51
+1%
4.03
Facility 4.03
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #27 / 63
B+89 / 100 — 5 points above the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) -40%-6%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 64
16
Facility 16
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #47 / 64
4.0
Facility 4.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #43 / 64
-44-
61
Facility 61
NH AVG 36
Rank #14 / 65
Christopher Martin
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #52 / 58
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #48 / 58
57.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #16 / 58
305097
Fairview Senior Living
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Hudson
101
Facility 101
NH AVG 102
Rank #31 / 66
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #10 / 51
+13%
3.66
Facility 3.66
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #32 / 63
B85 / 100 — 1 point above the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) +41%-14%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 64
16
Facility 16
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #36 / 64
5.3
Facility 5.3
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #33 / 64
-94A+
43
Facility 43
NH AVG 36
Rank #24 / 65
Fg Healthcare Properties, LLC
$24.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #5 / 58
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #9 / 58
45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #46 / 58
305100
The Elms Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Milford
52
Facility 52
NH AVG 102
Rank #52 / 66
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #1 / 51
+22%
2.96
Facility 2.96
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #53 / 63
B-81 / 100 — 3 points below the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) +31%-31%
$9.8k
Facility $9.8k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #50 / 64
19
Facility 19
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #50 / 64
4.8
Facility 4.8
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #61 / 64
152---
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #54 / 58
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #52 / 58
55.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #19 / 58
305068
Premier Rehab and Healthcare
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Nashua
290
Facility 290
NH AVG 102
Rank #2 / 66
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #32 / 51
0%
2.57
Facility 2.57
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #61 / 63
C74 / 100 — 10 points below the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) +9%-40%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 64
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #56 / 64
7.3
Facility 7.3
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 64
-238-
17
Facility 17
NH AVG 36
Rank #43 / 65
Katrina Greenhalgh
$29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #2 / 58
$17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #3 / 58
58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #14 / 58
305005
Oceanside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Hampton
117
Facility 117
NH AVG 102
Rank #18 / 66
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #26 / 51
+6%
3.12
Facility 3.12
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #49 / 63
C73 / 100 — 11 points below the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) +4%-27%
$14.5k
Facility $14.5k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #53 / 64
17
Facility 17
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #45 / 64
2.8
Facility 2.8
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #12 / 64
1102-
46
Facility 46
NH AVG 36
Rank #22 / 65
Smit Patel
$12.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #21 / 58
$6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #26 / 58
47.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 47.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #36 / 58
305055
Alpine Healthcare Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Keene
85
Facility 85
NH AVG 102
Rank #36 / 66
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #18 / 51
+8%
3.06
Facility 3.06
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #49 / 63
B-80 / 100 — 4 points below the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) -39%-29%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 64
21
Facility 21
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #43 / 64
5.3
Facility 5.3
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #55 / 64
-75-
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 36
Rank #45 / 65
White Mountain Peak Healthcare LLC
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #40 / 58
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #41 / 58
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #43 / 58
305062
St Vincent De Paul Rehab & Nursing Ctr
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Berlin
80
Facility 80
NH AVG 102
Rank #40 / 66
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #44 / 51
-14%
4.95
Facility 4.95
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #14 / 63
B-81 / 100 — 3 points below the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) +6%+16%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 64
24
Facility 24
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #55 / 64
4.0
Facility 4.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #34 / 64
-57--Richard Hilton
$7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #46 / 58
$3.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #51 / 58
42.8%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 42.8%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #49 / 58
305066
Morrison Nursing Home
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Whitefield
57
Facility 57
NH AVG 102
Rank #49 / 66
91.2%
Facility 91.2%
NH AVG 82.2%
Rank #12 / 51
+11%
3.82
Facility 3.82
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #28 / 63
C-70 / 100 — 14 points below the New Hampshire average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) +36%-11%
$45.2k
Facility $45.2k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #63 / 64
22
Facility 22
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #56 / 64
5.5
Facility 5.5
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 64
352--Morrison Hospital Association
$11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG $13.2M
Rank #28 / 58
$8.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG $7.0M
Rank #13 / 58
73.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 73.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NH AVG 52.8%
Rank #4 / 58
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Grafton County Nursing Home

3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774
Overview of Grafton County Nursing Home

Owned by the County of Grafton, Grafton County Nursing Home is a 135-bed nursing home on Dartmouth College Highway in North Haverhill, New Hampshire. It serves Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents, providing multiple routes to coverage for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The home runs at 87 percent occupancy with an average resident stay of 544 days, indicating a steady blend of post-acute recovery and ongoing care residents.

Staffing levels average 6 hours 6 minutes of total nursing care per resident day. This reflects the core of diligent support in the facility, backed by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed vocational nurses throughout the day. The facility is located in a rural area with a Walk Score of 2, so most errands need a car. For residents and families, the setting provides a calmer, countryside location versus more densely urban communities.

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ state inspections have focused on documentation accuracy and compliance with care and quality-assurance protocols.

To learn about current operations and how the facility manages daily care delivery, families are encouraged to tour it.

Contact Grafton County Nursing Home

Overview of Salemhaven Nursing Home

Located in Salem, New Hampshire, Salemhaven Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility owned by Kathy Murray-Potrin. The home accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, providing families multiple ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The 110-bed facility maintains a steady occupancy rate of around 77%, which includes post-acute and ongoing care residents.

Residents stay an average of 100 days, pointing to a community focused on rehabilitation and recovery. This time is sufficient to support residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay who need skilled nursing oversight before returning home or transitioning to a different level of care.

Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident daily. Nurse aides deliver an additional 3 hours and 16 minutes of hands-on support per person per day. With 24-hour staffing and rehabilitation services as core offerings, the home excels at managing residents with complex medical and therapeutic needs.

Salem is located in a quieter, car-dependent area, with a Walk Score of 19. Most errands will require a vehicle. This setting may appeal to residents and families who prefer a more residential, less urban environment. Families considering Salemhaven should take an in-person tour to see the floor plans, daily programming, and therapy setup.

Contact Salemhaven Nursing Home

Overview of Woodlawn Care Center

Woodlawn Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Newport, New Hampshire, a small city in the state’s central region. Christopher Martin owns the home. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families multiple options to cover ongoing nursing care. The community has a steady occupancy of 83%, with 44 of its 53 beds occupied.

Residents stay an average of 313 days at the center, including rehabilitation stays and longer-term skilled nursing placements. The home provides an average of 4 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care per resident each day. There’s additional support from licensed practical nurses and nursing aides. This level of daily hands-on care is enough to support residents under acute recovery and chronic condition management.

Newport’s location has a Walk Score of 61. Some daily errands can be reached on foot, but most trips will require a car. The area is adequately walkable for visiting family members, but the surrounding neighborhood is more residential than commercial.

State inspections cited issues involving documentation compliance, staffing adequacy, food safety practices, and adherence to regulatory protocols. These areas are reviewed during nursing home inspections and are worth asking about during a visit.

Contact Woodlawn Care Center

Overview of Fairview Senior Living

Fairview Senior Living, a cherished home located in the serene town of Hudson, New Hampshire. With a rich history dating back to 1951, this exceptional community has been dedicated to providing top-notch memory care living and assisted living places for seniors. Offering a comprehensive range of care options, including skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, Fairview Senior Living stands out for its commitment to be the best nursing home in New Hampshire.

Nestled amidst picturesque surroundings, this lush community serves as a sanctuary where seniors can find peace and tranquility. From engaging in enriching activities like group exercise and dance classes to enjoying the camaraderie of vibrant community outings, every moment at Fairview Senior Living is filled with opportunities for connection and fulfillment. The memory care living program is designed specifically to meet the unique needs of individuals with memory-related conditions, providing specialized care and support to enhance their quality of life. In line with the dedication to nursing home quality measures, Fairview Senior Living continuously monitors and evaluates its services to ensure they meet the highest standards of care. By prioritizing the well-being and happiness of the residents, Fairview Senior Living aims to create an environment where seniors and their families feel confident and reassured.

Contact Fairview Senior Living

Overview of The Elms Center

Located in Milford, New Hampshire, The Elms Center is a nursing home focused on short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. The 52-bed community operates at full capacity, with most residents staying an average of 170 days. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private-pay residents.

Most families that choose this setting are looking for post-acute rehab or ongoing skilled nursing support. The center’s staffing model reflects that clinical focus, with total nursing care averaging 3 hours and 5 minutes per resident each day, supported by a doctor on staff and 24-hour staffing coverage.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation, including respite care and short-stay programs. Residents can access on-site medical services and comprehensive discharge planning. Their daily lives are supported by a full-service dining program with meal options tailored to individual preferences. There are also amenities like a salon and spa, recreational programming, and wellness check-in calls. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available.

State inspections identified recurring issues in staffing adequacy, clinical documentation and medication management, and communication with residents. These are areas that should be carefully reviewed with ongoing oversight. Families considering the home should ask how the facility addresses these concerns and what specific improvements were implemented.

Milford is a car-dependent community with minimal walkable options. Visiting families should plan transportation accordingly. Those seeking a focused rehabilitation setting with on-site medical services should take a tour to understand current operations and assess whether the community fits their one’s clinical and personal needs.

Contact The Elms Center

Overview of Premier Rehab and Healthcare

Premier Rehab and Healthcare provides exceptional nursing home care in the heart of Nashua, New Hampshire. From intensive short-term rehabilitation therapy to comprehensive long-term respiratory care, they offer a full range of services designed to meet every individual’s unique needs. With round-the-clock skilled nursing available, you can rest assured that compassionate and experienced professionals are always there to attend to your needs.

Additionally, they specialize in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, offering a supportive and understanding environment for those facing memory-related challenges. From IV therapy to dialysis, cardiac care to oncology care, their expertise extends to a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring that residents receive the highest level of support from an interdisciplinary team of specialists.

Contact Premier Rehab and Healthcare

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 Alpine Healthcare Center

Alpine Healthcare Center is an 85-bed skilled nursing facility owned by White Mountain Peak Healthcare in Keene, New Hampshire. The facility manages several financial paths by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding suburban area is car-dependent with limited sidewalk connections, meaning family members will generally need a vehicle to run daily errands or travel to the property.

Stays average around 211 days, pointing to an operational footprint centered heavily on extended long-term care alongside short-term post-acute recovery tracks. This steady demand keeps the building functioning at an 84 percent occupancy level. Daily operations are backed by 3 hours and 13 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, utilizing an around-the-clock team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle physical therapy, mental health recovery, total parenteral nutrition, and hospice services.

State files show a history of inspection surveys that have focused on medication tracking, restraint use, and infection control protocols. Oversight records from the health department indicate that the facility has implemented corrective measures to resolve these earlier tracking gaps, and the building maintains an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Interested individuals can expect private and semi-private rooms equipped with individual climate control, building-wide Wi-Fi, and a security system designed for residents with cognitive needs. The kitchen coordinates meals to fulfill standard nutritional requirements, served daily in a communal dining room.

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Overview of St Vincent De Paul Rehab & Nursing Ctr

St Vincent De Paul Rehab & Nursing Center is a nursing home owned by Richard Hilton at 29 Providence Avenue in Berlin, New Hampshire. The facility supports multiple financial arrangements by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the local neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning families will generally need a vehicle to run errands or travel to the property.

Individual resident stays average about 192 days, pointing to a population split between long-term care and post-acute physical therapy. Around-the-clock staffing manages this clinical workload, providing an average of 4 hours and 27 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This care team coordinates short-term post-hospital rehabilitation alongside ongoing skilled nursing and palliative care.

State health department logs demonstrate a consistent history of meeting regional safety and care charting requirements. Oversight documents verify that the facility handles its environmental and clinical protocols within standard state boundaries, and the property maintains an overall citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Families have access to a facility featuring restaurant-style dining with seasonal, customized menus and an outdoor courtyard with a garden and koi pond. The weekly routine includes scheduled crafts, movies, group games, and weekly Mass. The recreational calendar also integrates local volunteer programs and open visiting opportunities to keep residents connected with their relatives.

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Overview of Morrison Nursing Home

Morrison Nursing Home offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Whitefield, NH. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, independent living provides private living without daily care, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care may not require leaving the community. With 57 beds, Morrison Nursing Home is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Residents can use rehabilitation services without arranging care elsewhere, and a memory care day program provides a daytime care option for people with memory-related needs. Salon services, an outdoor garden area, recreational outings, and transportation give residents access to personal grooming, outdoor space, and organized activities beyond their rooms. Seasonal meal options prepared with fresh ingredients by the culinary team give residents more than one dining option.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care, including public benefits, Medicare for eligible skilled care, or direct payment. Elizabeth M Hazard serves as the administrator. Morrison Nursing Home may be a good fit for someone who could benefit from access to multiple care levels, including memory care and skilled nursing, within one community.

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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
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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 New Hampshire

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 72 nursing homes in New Hampshire. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in New Hampshire?

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 New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire?

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.