RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in New Hampshire (2026)

The top 25 of 72 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Hampshire, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

731.6 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.1/5
+0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$27K$44K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeKeene, NH

Langdon Place Of Keene

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
25 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

136 A Arch StreetKeene, NH 03431

(603) 357-3902

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeLaconia, NH

Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
51 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

406 Court StreetLaconia, NH 03246

(603) 524-0466

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Stewartstown, NH

Coos County Nursing Hospital

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
97 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

136 County Farm RoadWest Stewartstown, NH 03597

(603) 246-3321

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeWindham, NH

Warde Health Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
32 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

21 Searles RoadWindham, NH 03087

(603) 890-1290

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinchester, NH

Applewood Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

8 Snow RoadWinchester, NH 03470

(603) 239-6355

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomePortsmouth, NH

Cedar Healthcare Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
102 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

188 Jones AvenuePortsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 431-2530

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeManchester, NH

Maple Leaf Health Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
114 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

198 Pearl StreetManchester, NH 03104

(603) 669-1660

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeManchester, NH

Holy Cross Health Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

357 Island Pond RoadManchester, NH 03109

(603) 628-3550

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeDover, NH

Langdon Place Of Dover

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

60 Middle RoadDover, NH 03820

(603) 743-4110

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeDover, NH

Riverside Rest Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
215 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

276 County Farm RoadDover, NH 03820

(603) 742-1348

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeNashua, NH

Courville At Nashua

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
94 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

22 Hunt StreetNashua, NH 03060

(603) 889-5450

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeExeter, NH

Riverwoods At Exeter

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures5.0
8 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

6 White Oak DriveExeter, NH 03833

(603) 772-4700

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeGoffstown, NH

Hillsborough County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
300 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

400 Mast RoadGoffstown, NH 03045

(603) 627-5540

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeLaconia, NH

Belknap County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
94 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

30 County DriveLaconia, NH 03246

(603) 527-5410

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeManchester, NH

Mount Carmel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Faith-based

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
122 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

235 Myrtle StreetManchester, NH 03104

(603) 627-3811

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeOssipee, NH

Mountain View Community

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
103 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

93 Water Village RoadOssipee, NH 03864

(603) 539-7511

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeDerry, NH

Pleasant Valley Nursing And Rehab Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
112 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

8 Peabody RoadDerry, NH 03038

(603) 434-1566

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrentwood, NH

Rockingham County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
226 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

117 North RoadBrentwood, NH 03833

(603) 679-5335

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeDover, NH

Saint Ann Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
54 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

195 Dover Point RoadDover, NH 03820

(603) 742-2612

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeRye, NH

Webster At Rye

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
61 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

795 Washington RoadRye, NH 03870

(603) 964-8144

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeWolfeboro, NH

Wolfeboro Bay Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
104 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

39 Clipper DriveWolfeboro, NH 03894

(603) 569-3950

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeLancaster, NH

Country Village Center, Genesis Healthcare

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
86 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

91 Country Village RoadLancaster, NH 03584

(603) 788-4735

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeDover, NH

Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
112 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

307 Plaza DriveDover, NH 03820

(603) 742-2676

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeManchester, NH

Villa Crest Nursing And Retirement Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
126 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

1276 Hanover StreetManchester, NH 03104

(603) 622-3262

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeFremont, NH

Colonial Poplin Nursing Home

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above New Hampshire avg of 3.1

442 Main StreetFremont, NH 03044

(603) 895-3126

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in New Hampshire

#3of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the strongest health outcomes in the nation (rank 3 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+21.4%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.2 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover44.1%

    A little lower than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for New Hampshire →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has 73 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 72 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in New Hampshire?

Nursing homes in New Hampshire average 3.1 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in New Hampshire is penalized?

Among New Hampshire nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $27K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does New Hampshire compare with the national average?

New Hampshire averages 3.1 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $27K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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