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Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Cedar Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Cedar Healthcare Center

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

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
New Hampshire average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
5/5
New Hampshire average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
New Hampshire average: 3.2/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5
New Hampshire average: 3.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 18m per day

This home provides 22% less nursing time per resident than the New Hampshire average.

New Hampshire average: 4h 13m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 102

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

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

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

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

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
In line with New Hampshire average
Occupied beds
80 / 102
Average residents 80 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 1, 2025
CountyRockingham

Additional Licensing Details

License Number04457
CMS Certification Number305082

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cedar Healthcare Center is administrated by Nathaniel A St Pierre.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New Hampshire average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 7

New Hampshire average 14.4

Citations per inspection
2.33

New Hampshire average 3.99


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 0.1

0 critical citations More info New Hampshire average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info New Hampshire average: 0.1

5 moderate citations More info New Hampshire average: 12

2 minor citations More info New Hampshire average: 2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jun 26, 2025
Corrected

Administration minor citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. May 08, 2024
Corrected

Administration minor citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. May 08, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. May 08, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around New Hampshire 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 · Updated Apr 2026

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Cedar Healthcare 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.

Portsmouth
102
78.6%
-3%
3.30
+20%
-23%
0
7
2.3
0
84
-
-
-
$11.0M
$5.7M
51.4%
305082
Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation 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.

Bedford
102
76.1%
-6%
3.05
-24%
-29%
0
15
5.0
0
86
-
-
Woh Llc
$9.4M
$5.6M
59.8%
305086
Bedford Hills
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.

Bedford
147
94.2%
+16%
3.33
+19%
-22%
1
8
2.0
1
135
-
-
Forrence, Heidi
$25.6M
$8.5M
33.2%
305060
Alpine Healthcare 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.

Keene
85
84.4%
+4%
3.21
-52%
-25%
0
17
5.7
0
73
-
-
White Mountain Peak Healthcare Llc
$8.5M
$3.8M
44.8%
305062
Brookdale Spruce Wood
-
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.

Durham
80
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 152
Employees 92
Contractors 60
Staff to resident ratio 1.71:1
8% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average ratio: 1.87:1

Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 8.1 hours
0% compared with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 31,750
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 81
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

11%

3,492 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 34 Registered Nurse: 12 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant47348114,73291100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse125174,58591100%9.1
Registered Nurse1112233,96991100%8
Medication Aide/Technician100102,4279099%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,75291100%6.5
Mental Health Service Worker2025266571%7.9
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
RN Director of Nursing1015206571%8
Dietitian1014906167%8
Qualified Social Worker0114545864%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0224246571%6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223676369%5.7
Speech Language Pathologist0223565864%6.1
Physical Therapy Aide0221082629%4.1
81 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
23 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 99%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 64%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 69%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 64%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 29%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
89 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (13.5%)
Medicaid
51 residents (57.3%)
Private pay or other
26 residents (29.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.6
15% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 11.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.1
In line with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 23.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.7%
8% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 21.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.9%
In line with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 20.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.6%
6% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 27.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
79% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 4.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.0%
78% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
61% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
56% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.7%
78% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 8.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 32.2%
85% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 17.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.9%
8% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 96.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
In line with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 98.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.0%
5% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 83.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
72% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 1.6%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.6%
16% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 83.0%

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Choices for Independence

NH Medicaid CFI Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Small state; rural access emphasis.

NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center

NH ServiceLink

Age 60+, New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

New Hampshire Old Age Assistance

Age 65+, NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.

~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.

$1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).

Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized, NH resident, low-income household.

~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

New Hampshire SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NH resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief

New Hampshire Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ prioritized, NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).

Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.

Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.

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