Nursing homes in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 73 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in 10 counties, with 7,326 certified beds in total. The state average CMS overall rating is 3.1 of 5 against a national average of 3.0, and homes report 3.90 nurse staffing hours per resident per day against 3.86 nationally.
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New Hampshire against the national average
| Measure | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating (1 to 5) | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.90 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection | 3.9 | 9.3 |
| Fines per home, past three years | 0.6 | 0.9 |
Averages are published by CMS. Health inspection ratings are set within each state, so compare them across states with care.
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Nursing home rules and contacts in New Hampshire
Federal rules on residents' rights, discharge notices and Medicare coverage are the same in every state. These are the offices to call in New Hampshire, and the rules the state sets for itself.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services1-800-442-5640 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Health Facilities Administration, Health Facility Certification Unit New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services603-271-9049 Complaints are taken by phone, email or mail. The state does not offer an online form.
- Apply for Medicaid nursing home coverage Medicaid Long Term Care New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services1-866-634-9412 (Aging and Disability Resource Center) Apply through an Aging and Disability Resource Center or online at NH EASY (nheasy.nh.gov).
- Minimum staffing
- New Hampshire sets no minimum number of hours per resident. Homes must have a licensed nurse on duty 24 hours a day, a registered nurse at least 8 hours in a row every day, and enough staff to meet residents' needs. Source: N.H. Admin. Rule He-P 803
- Personal needs allowance (Medicaid)
- A Medicaid resident keeps $93 a month for personal expenses, effective January 1, 2026. State law calls for a cost-of-living adjustment every year. Source: NH DHHS State Letter SR 25-40; RSA 167:27-a
- Holding a bed during a hospital stay or leave
- New Hampshire Medicaid does not pay to hold a bed during a hospital stay. It pays for up to 30 leave days per resident in a state fiscal year when the leave is part of the plan of care. A resident whose bed was not held can return to the next available bed. Source: N.H. Admin. Rule He-E 802.15
- Visiting
- State law lets a resident name a spouse, family member or caregiver who may visit, and that right cannot be suspended during a declared emergency. Homes may still limit visits for clinical or safety reasons. Source: RSA 151:21
Checked against New Hampshire state sources on Oct 6, 2026. Rules and phone numbers change, so confirm with the office listed. For the rules that apply in every state, see residents' rights, how to file a complaint and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026.