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Rockingham County, New Hampshire · Nursing home

Edgewood Centre (the)

3 of 5 overall from CMS

928 South Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Call (603) 436-0099Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Edgewood Centre (the) is a 156-bed nursing home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Rockingham County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.46 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
156
Residents per day (average)
139.9
Certified since
1972 (54 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Green Tree Health Management (8 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 Edgewood Centre (the)

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Nursing staff turnover is 46.2%, above the New Hampshire average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  2. Registered nurse time is 0.48 hours per resident per day; the New Hampshire average is 0.78. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

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CMS star ratings

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.

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.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Jun 5, 202536
Mar 14, 202495
Feb 17, 202321

New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (14)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Jul 23, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Apr 5, 2024)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2024)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2024)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2024)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2024)

  4. 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 (Mar 14, 2024)

  5. 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)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2024)

  7. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2024)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Mar 1, 2023)

  9. 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 (Mar 1, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

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

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Edgewood Centre (the)?

Edgewood Centre (the) has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Edgewood Centre (the) have?

Edgewood Centre (the) has 156 certified beds. It averages 139.9 residents per day, about 89.7% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Edgewood Centre (the)?

The home reports 3.46 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.48 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.

Has Edgewood Centre (the) been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Edgewood Centre (the) accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 305022. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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