Strafford County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation
4 of 5 overall from CMS
307 Plaza Drive, Dover, NH 03820
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.31 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 44.9% Above the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 13 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 88.9% of 112 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a 112-bed nursing home in Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.31 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 112
- Residents per day (average)
- 99.6
- Certified since
- 1970 (56 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of National Health Care Associates (42 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 44.9%, above the New Hampshire average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.98 hours per resident on weekends against 3.31 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 3 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.2
The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.31 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 1.82 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.63 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.87 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 2.98 h New Hampshire average 3.47
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover44.9%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover42.9%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| May 2, 2025 | 8 | 4 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 5 | 4 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (13)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 6, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 6, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
New Hampshire homes averaged 0.6 fines and $8,016 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Hampshire
- Size21 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainNational Health Care Associates
- Chain average overall rating3.2 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Strafford County6
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation have?
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation has 112 certified beds. It averages 99.6 residents per day, about 88.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
The home reports 3.31 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.87 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 5 of 5 Riverside Rest Home 215beds 76.7%in use 4.30nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Langdon Place of Dover 30beds 71.0%in use 5.62nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Saint Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 54beds 89.1%in use 4.25nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Strafford County
Who to call in New Hampshire
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New Hampshire.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-442-5640 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Health Facilities Administration, Health Facility Certification Unit 603-271-9049 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New Hampshire staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 305018. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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