Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1 of 2 nursing homes in Portsmouth (50%) meet our strict criteria. The New Hampshire statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
258
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is adequate, with only 2 facilities available and 1 being recommended. Families should consider Cedar Healthcare Center, which boasts a 5-star rating and no fines, ensuring a reliable choice in the area.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER (90) — Cedar Healthcare Center stands out with an excellent CMS 5-star rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. With an A grade and no fines, this for-profit facility is committed to providing quality care in a comfortable environment for its 102 residents.
The other 1 Portsmouth facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Cedar Healthcare Center stands out with an excellent CMS 5-star rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. With an A grade and no fines, this for-profit facility is committed to providing quality care in a comfortable environment for its 102 residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Portsmouth Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Portsmouth Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Portsmouth's city average is 4.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Portsmouth facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Portsmouth avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Portsmouth facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Portsmouth, NH are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Portsmouth (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Portsmouth "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Portsmouth?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.