RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Portsmouth, NH (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Portsmouth, NH, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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2Nursing Homes in Portsmouth
4.0/5
+0.9 vs state avgState avg: 3.10Portsmouth Avg Rating
N/AState avg: $27KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No 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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2No Penalties

Nursing HomePortsmouth, NH

Edgewood Centre (The)

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
156 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Below New Hampshire avg of 3.1

928 South StreetPortsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 436-0099

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Care landscape in Portsmouth

How Portsmouth compares with the rest of New Hampshire on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+21.1%

    About the same as the state average of 21.4%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover45.5%

    A little higher than the state average of 44.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability9.8%

    About 21% lower than the state average of 12.4%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Portsmouth, NH?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Portsmouth, NH and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the 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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