RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in New Hampshire (2026)

The top 25 of 73 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Hampshire, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

741.6 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.9/5
-0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$32K$39K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Stewartstown, NH

Coos County Nursing Hospital

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
97 BedsInspected Nov 2023

Above New Hampshire avg of 2.9

136 County Farm RoadWest Stewartstown, NH 03597

(603) 246-3321

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeGoffstown, NH

Hillsborough County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
300 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 2.9

400 Mast RoadGoffstown, NH 03045

(603) 627-5540

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3No 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 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 2.9

30 County DriveLaconia, NH 03246

(603) 527-5410

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeDover, NH

Riverside Rest Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
215 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 2.9

276 County Farm RoadDover, NH 03820

(603) 742-1348

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5No 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 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 2.9

117 North RoadBrentwood, NH 03833

(603) 679-5335

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeWestmoreland, NH

Cheshire County Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
150 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 2.9

201 River RoadWestmoreland, NH 03467

(603) 399-4912

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeBoscawen, NH

Merrimack County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
290 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above New Hampshire avg of 2.9

325 Daniel Webster HighwayBoscawen, NH 03303

(603) 796-2165

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeBerlin, NH

Coos County Nursing Home

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Below New Hampshire avg of 2.9

364 Cates Hill Rd Po Box 416Berlin, NH 03570

(603) 752-2343

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeGlencliff, NH

Glencliff Home For The Elderly

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
130 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Below New Hampshire avg of 2.9

393 High StreetGlencliff, NH 03238

(603) 989-3111

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101 Penalty

Nursing HomeOssipee, NH

Mountain View Community

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
103 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below New Hampshire avg of 2.9

93 Water Village RoadOssipee, NH 03864

(603) 539-7511

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Haverhill, NH

Grafton County Nursing Home

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
135 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Below New Hampshire avg of 2.9

3855 Dartmouth College HighwayNorth Haverhill, NH 03774

(603) 787-6971

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122 Penalties

Nursing HomeUnity, NH

Sullivan County Health Care

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
156 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below New Hampshire avg of 2.9

5 Nursing Home DriveUnity, NH 03743

(603) 542-9511

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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%

    About 21% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.2 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover48.5%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    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 74 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 73 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 2.9 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 $32K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does New Hampshire compare with the national average?

New Hampshire averages 2.9 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $32K versus $71K 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.

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