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Best Nursing Homes in New Hampshire

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 62 nursing homes in New Hampshire 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: 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

Compare Nursing Homes around New Hampshire

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

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

Exeter Center
NH
HC
PC
RC
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
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #43 / 65
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #48 / 65
49.3%
Facility 49.3%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #56 / 65
305064
RiverWoods Exeter
NH
AL
IL
MC
NC
Exeter (Perkins Hill)
66
Facility 66
NH AVG 71
Rank #76 / 169
74.9%
Facility 74.9%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #47 / 65
-8%
9.14
Facility 9.14
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #1 / 65
+55%+114%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
10
Facility 10
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #22 / 66
3.3
Facility 3.3
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #25 / 66
-5-
0
Facility 0
NH AVG 31
Rank #203 / 229
Deborah Riddell
$44.4M
Facility $44.4M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #1 / 65
$22.5M
Facility $22.5M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #2 / 65
50.7%
Facility 50.7%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #63 / 65
305049
St. Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
IL
PC
RC
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
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #55 / 65
$3.5M
Facility $3.5M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #53 / 65
55.2%
Facility 55.2%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #19 / 65
305069
Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center
NH
AL
MC
RC
Manchester
126
Facility 126
NH AVG 71
Rank #20 / 169
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #16 / 65
+10%
4.24
Facility 4.24
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #26 / 65
-34%-1%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
9
Facility 9
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #19 / 66
3.0
Facility 3.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #19 / 66
-119-
39
Facility 39
NH AVG 31
Rank #85 / 229
Nathan Obara
$18.5M
Facility $18.5M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #17 / 65
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #18 / 65
41.2%
Facility 41.2%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #38 / 65
305079
Harris Hill Center
NH
HC
MC
PC
Concord
85
Facility 85
NH AVG 71
Rank #57 / 169
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #10 / 65
+15%
3.60
Facility 3.60
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #39 / 65
+4%-16%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #57 / 66
22
Facility 22
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #54 / 66
5.5
Facility 5.5
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 66
174-
59
Facility 59
NH AVG 31
Rank #42 / 229
Amy Auletto
$11.7M
Facility $11.7M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #30 / 65
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #32 / 65
46.1%
Facility 46.1%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #45 / 65
305078
The Courville at Nashua
NH
AL
MC
Nashua (Hunt Street)
94
Facility 94
NH AVG 71
Rank #50 / 169
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #48 / 65
-10%
3.64
Facility 3.64
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #39 / 65
+15%-15%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
8
Facility 8
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #15 / 66
2.7
Facility 2.7
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #15 / 66
-79-
57
Facility 57
NH AVG 31
Rank #47 / 229
Richard Courville
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #36 / 65
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #31 / 65
50.6%
Facility 50.6%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #22 / 65
305037
Epsom Healthcare Center
NH
RC
Epsom
108
Facility 108
NH AVG 71
Rank #36 / 169
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #6 / 65
+16%
3.60
Facility 3.60
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #39 / 65
-3%-16%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
10
Facility 10
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #22 / 66
2.5
Facility 2.5
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #11 / 66
-99A+
30
Facility 30
NH AVG 31
Rank #99 / 229
Tammy Bishop
$12.4M
Facility $12.4M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #38 / 65
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #39 / 65
46.9%
Facility 46.9%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #38 / 65
305080
Pleasant View Center
NH
HC
PC
Concord
174
Facility 174
NH AVG 71
Rank #9 / 169
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #29 / 65
+1%
3.35
Facility 3.35
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #46 / 65
-17%-22%
$13.0k
Facility $13.0k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #54 / 66
46
Facility 46
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #66 / 66
5.1
Facility 5.1
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #52 / 66
1158-
9
Facility 9
NH AVG 31
Rank #161 / 229
Abraham Eichler
$19.8M
Facility $19.8M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #13 / 65
$6.2M
Facility $6.2M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #14 / 65
31.5%
Facility 31.5%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #45 / 65
305045
Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
MC
PC
RC
Manchester (Myrtle Street)
120
Facility 120
NH AVG 71
Rank #22 / 169
85.5%
Facility 85.5%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #23 / 65
+5%
4.71
Facility 4.71
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #18 / 65
-8%+10%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
10
Facility 10
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #22 / 66
3.3
Facility 3.3
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #25 / 66
-110A+
81
Facility 81
NH AVG 31
Rank #17 / 229
Joseph Bohunicky
$16.2M
Facility $16.2M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #18 / 65
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #17 / 65
45.2%
Facility 45.2%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #31 / 65
305067
St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
IL
PC
RC
Manchester (Hanover Hill)
51
Facility 51
NH AVG 71
Rank #99 / 169
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #54 / 65
-13%
4.71
Facility 4.71
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #18 / 65
-32%+10%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
14
Facility 14
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #34 / 66
4.7
Facility 4.7
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #42 / 66
-36-
56
Facility 56
NH AVG 31
Rank #48 / 229
Luanne Rogers
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #57 / 65
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #56 / 65
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #23 / 65
305071
Langdon Place of Dover
NH
AL
MC
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
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #46 / 65
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #37 / 65
52.1%
Facility 52.1%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #16 / 65
305089
Merrimack County Nursing Home
NH
HC
MC
Boscawen (Gerrish)
290
Facility 290
NH AVG 71
Rank #2 / 169
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #41 / 65
-4%
5.42
Facility 5.42
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #12 / 65
-55%+27%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #57 / 66
9
Facility 9
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #19 / 66
3.0
Facility 3.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #19 / 66
1273-
0
Facility 0
NH AVG 31
Rank #203 / 229
Heather Moquin
$27.6M
Facility $27.6M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #4 / 65
$21.1M
Facility $21.1M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #1 / 65
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #4 / 65
305056
Presidential Oaks
NH
AL
HC
NC
RC
Concord
52
Facility 52
NH AVG 71
Rank #95 / 169
52.1%
Facility 52.1%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #63 / 65
-36%
4.85
Facility 4.85
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #17 / 65
-8%+13%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
16
Facility 16
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #43 / 66
5.3
Facility 5.3
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #53 / 66
-70-
43
Facility 43
NH AVG 31
Rank #72 / 229
Joyce Higgins
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #44 / 65
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #33 / 65
67.8%
Facility 67.8%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #15 / 65
305063
Warde Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
PC
RC
Windham
32
Facility 32
NH AVG 71
Rank #122 / 169
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #3 / 65
+21%
5.05
Facility 5.05
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #16 / 65
-2%+18%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
4
Facility 4
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #2 / 66
2.0
Facility 2.0
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 66
-32-
36
Facility 36
NH AVG 31
Rank #90 / 229
Nh Catholic Charities Inc
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #61 / 65
$2.6M
Facility $2.6M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #57 / 65
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #11 / 65
305043
Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center
NH
HC
RC
Derry
112
Facility 112
NH AVG 71
Rank #29 / 169
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
NH AVG 81.1%
Rank #26 / 65
+4%
3.84
Facility 3.84
NH AVG 4.28
Rank #34 / 65
+20%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NH AVG $36.9k
Rank #1 / 66
19
Facility 19
NH AVG 14.4
Rank #48 / 66
6.3
Facility 6.3
NH AVG 4.0
Rank #58 / 66
-93-
65
Facility 65
NH AVG 31
Rank #34 / 229
Pleasant Valley Snf Holdco LLC
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
NH AVG $14.7M
Rank #8 / 65
$4.0M
Facility $4.0M
NH AVG $5.7M
Rank #41 / 65
41%
Facility 41%
NH AVG 39.8%
Rank #65 / 65
305039
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Overview of Golden View Health Care Center

Golden View Health Care Center is a 105-bed nursing home located on Route 104 in the Lakes Region of Meredith, New Hampshire. Operated by Sanders Management for over five decades, the facility accommodates several financial setups by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding area carries a walkability score of 39 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent local setting where families will generally need a vehicle to reach the property or run errands.

The building operates at a 69 percent occupancy level, with individual resident stays averaging about 110 days. This duration reflects a clinical workload split between short-term post-hospital rehabilitation and extended long-term care. Daily operations are backed by 5 hours and 5 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 tracks, ongoing medical treatments, and temporary respite care.

State regulatory files confirm that the facility operates within standard public health and environmental guidelines. Evaluation logs from health department inspections verify a consistent track record of meeting regional compliance and care charting requirements, leaving the center with a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Interested individuals will find private and semi-private suites equipped with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, alongside on-site salon services and outdoor common areas. The daily kitchen routine features shifting seasonal menus that are adjusted to meet personal nutritional needs.

Contact Golden View Health Care Center

Overview of Covenant Living of Keene (assisted Living and Memory Care)

Covenant Living of Keene is a nursing care community located at 100 Wyman Road in Keene, New Hampshire. The facility coordinates multiple payment arrangements by accepting private pay alongside traditional options. For visitors, the surrounding suburban area is car-dependent, meaning family members will generally rely on personal vehicles or arranged transportation to reach the property.

The newly established building accommodates up to 61 residents, providing a clinical focus centered on short-term skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and temporary respite care. Round-the-clock staffing manages this daily routine, delivering an average of 5 hours and 34 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides providing 4 hours of that total. This high volume of hands-on attention supports post-hospital therapy tracks and chronic disease management.

State records outline the facility’s baseline operational status under New Hampshire health department guidelines. Because this is a newly opened site, early inspection filings show a clean operational start with a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero, indicating full adherence to state safety, documentation, and infection control standards.

Older adults reside in a clinical layout that offers structured wellness programs and dedicated caregiver support groups for visiting family members. The culinary team prepares three meals daily, served in a shared dining area. The weekly routine includes access to various on-campus events, live performances, educational presentations, and community luncheons.

Contact Covenant Living of Keene (Assisted Living and Memory Care)

Overview of St Francis Rehab and Nursing Center

Situated on Court Street in Laconia, New Hampshire, St Francis Rehab and Nursing Center operates as a 51-bed nursing home. The property accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options to cover resident costs. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4 out of 100, meaning family members will need a personal vehicle to reach the property or manage local errands.

Resident stays average roughly 238 days, reflecting an operational footprint centered heavily on permanent or extended nursing placement alongside transitional care. To handle these daily clinical routines, around-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 4 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, which includes 3 hours and 24 minutes of direct assistance from nurse aides. This team coordinates short-term post-hospital therapy, temporary respite care, and palliative support.

State health department inspection logs show that the facility operates within standard regulatory guidelines for care delivery and environmental safety. Oversight records confirm that the property maintains a consistent compliance track record, resulting in a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Interested individuals will find a quiet, residential setting situated away from major urban centers. Meals are coordinated to meet individual dietary requirements and are served in a structured community dining space.

Contact St Francis Rehab and Nursing Center

Overview of Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an 83-bed skilled nursing home on Plantation Drive in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Owned by Barbara Wilkins, the facility coordinates multiple financial setups by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 45 out of 100, which indicates a partially car-dependent layout where a few local services are accessible on foot, but family members will generally require a vehicle for most errands and travel.

The building operates at a 78 percent occupancy level, with individual resident stays averaging about 185 days. This timeframe indicates a clinical workload split between permanent skilled nursing placement and short-term post-acute therapy. Around-the-clock staffing manages this daily routine, delivering an average of nearly 3 hours of direct nursing care per resident each day through a combined team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle general rehabilitation tracks and temporary respite care.

State files show that the property functions within standard public health and environmental guidelines. Evaluation logs from health department inspections verify a consistent record of meeting regional safety and care charting requirements, and the facility maintains a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Individuals can expect a quiet residential campus layout that balances physical recovery routines with daily personal care assistance. Meals are coordinated to fulfill standard nutritional requirements and are served in a communal dining space. The daily schedule integrates continuous clinical monitoring, physical therapy sessions, and structured indoor common spaces designed for visiting relatives.

Contact Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Overview of Hillsboro House Nursing Home

Andrew Irwin owns and operates Hillsboro House Nursing Home, a 33-bed skilled nursing facility located on School Street in Hillsboro, New Hampshire. To cover resident costs, the billing office processes multiple payment methods, accepting Medicare alongside standard insurance and continuing care financing choices. For visitors, the surrounding rural neighborhood carries a low walkability footprint, meaning family members will generally rely on a personal vehicle to travel to the property or manage errands.

The property maintains a steady population of 26 residents, representing a 79 percent occupancy level. This smaller census supports a specific clinical workload split between short-term post-hospital rehabilitation and specialized dementia care. To manage these daily needs, around-the-clock staffing provides an average of 3 hours and 49 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, which includes 49 minutes from registered nurses, 21 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 2 hours and 30 minutes of hands-on support from nurse aides.

Official health department records indicate that the property functions within standard public health and environmental guidelines. Oversight logs confirm that the smaller-scale facility maintains a consistent compliance track record across its clinical and safety inspections, resulting in an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Prospective representatives will find a small-scale community setting designed for manageable medical oversight and behavioral memory support. Meals are individually prepared to meet therapeutic diets and specific medical requirements and served in a centralized dining room.

Contact Hillsboro House Nursing Home

Overview of Edgewood Rehab and Healthcare Center LLC

Edgewood Rehab and Healthcare Center is a 156-bed nursing home operated under Edgewood Nh Opco Holdco on South Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Financial setups remain flexible at this location, with the management accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding urban neighborhood features a high walkability score of 80 out of 100, which indicates a pedestrian-friendly environment where families can run everyday errands or access transit completely on foot.

Stays average around 93 days, which points to a standard operational mix of permanent skilled nursing placements and short-term post-hospital recovery lines. Daily care needs are backed by 3 hours and 46 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This framework utilizes a round-the-clock team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides, with the aides contributing 3 hours and 17 minutes of direct personal care to assist with recovery tracks and daily physical therapies.

State health department logs show that the facility operates within standard public health and environmental guidelines. Oversight records confirm that the property maintains a consistent compliance track record, leaving the center with a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Interested individuals will find a centrally located community designed to streamline the transition from hospital to home. Meals are coordinated to meet individual dietary guidelines and are served in a communal dining space.The daily schedule integrates physical recovery programs, comfortable common lounges, and structured social activities, giving family members direct pedestrian access to nearby downtown amenities during visits.

Contact Edgewood Rehab and Healthcare Center LLC

Overview of Colonial Poplin Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

Under the operational management of White Oak Healthcare, Colonial Poplin Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility provides 50 skilled nursing beds on Main Street in Fremont, New Hampshire. Financial structures at the property support several billing configurations, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent with minimal walkability, requiring family members to use a vehicle for local travel and transit to the building.

The newly opened facility operates at an 84 percent occupancy level, with individual stays averaging roughly 70 days. This timeline indicates an operational balance between short-term post-hospital therapy tracks and extended nursing stays. Around-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 3 hours and 49 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides contributing 3 hours and 22 minutes of that time to manage physical rehabilitation, recovery routines, and daily personal care.

State regulatory records confirm that the property complies with standard public health and environmental guidelines. Oversight documents from health department inspections verify a consistent track record of meeting regional safety and care charting expectations, resulting in a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Families will find a smaller-scale environment where residents choose between private or semi-private rooms and have access to an outdoor patio, a garden, a screened sun porch, a beauty salon, and an activity room with building-wide Wi-Fi. Meals are served restaurant-style in a central dining room to accommodate various dietary preferences.

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Overview of Cedar Healthcare Center

Cedar Healthcare Center is a 102-bed nursing home located on Jones Avenue in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Financial planning remains flexible at this location, with the facility accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable and pedestrian-friendly, meaning family members can easily complete daily errands or access local destinations entirely on foot.

Stays average around 162 days, pointing to a standard operational balance between post-hospital therapy tracks and extended skilled care. This steady demand keeps the building functioning at a 79 percent occupancy level. Daily operations are backed by 3 hours and 18 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, utilizing a round-the-clock team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who manage physical rehabilitation, temporary respite stays, total parenteral nutrition, mental health recovery, and hospice support.

State files show a history of inspection surveys that have focused on resident care protocols, safety management, and infection control procedures. 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.

Prospective residents live in private or semi-private accommodations with integrated discharge planning to streamline the transition back home. Meals are coordinated by on-staff dietitians to fulfill specific therapeutic and medical requirements, served in a centralized dining setting.

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Overview of Bedford Hills

Bedford Hills is a 147-bed nursing home owned by Heidi Forrence, situated just off Route 101 in Bedford, New Hampshire. The facility accommodates multiple coverage paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding suburban area is car-dependent, scoring low on walkability scales and requiring family members to use a vehicle for errands and transit to the property.

The facility runs at a busy 94 percent occupancy level, and patients stay an average of 118 days. This timeframe underscores a heavy operational focus on short-term recovery and therapy tracks rather than long-term placement. Daily care is handled by an around-the-clock team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who deliver an average of 3 hours and 20 minutes of nursing care per resident each day to cover physical rehabilitation and memory support needs.

State reviews indicate that the property functions within standard public health guidelines. Earlier health department inspections flagged some issues with medication tracking, but follow-up evaluations confirm those areas were resolved. The building now maintains a clean standard compliance record, bringing its long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate to zero.

Prospective residents will find a setup focused on transitioning patients back home after a hospital stay. The kitchen plans meals around standard nutritional requirements and serves them in a centralized 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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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 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 62 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.