Rockingham County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Exeter Center
3 of 5 overall from CMS
8 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.39 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 49.2% Above the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 12 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $28,912 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 77.9% of 81 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.
Exeter Center is a 81-bed nursing home in Exeter, New Hampshire (Rockingham County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,912 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 81
- Residents per day (average)
- 63.1
- Certified since
- 1996 (30 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Genesis Healthcare (184 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 Exeter Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,912 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- The latest standard inspection (Apr 30, 2026) cited 4 health deficiencies; the New Hampshire average is 3.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 49.2%, above the New Hampshire average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 3 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 2 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 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 3.39 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 1.65 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 1.07 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.67 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 3.15 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 turnover49.2%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover50.0%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on May 30, 2024: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 | 6 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 5 | 1 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (12)
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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 (Jun 2, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 2, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2026)
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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 (Jun 4, 2026)
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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 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 6, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 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 (May 14, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | Fine | $28,912 |
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
- Size47 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainGenesis Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Rockingham County12
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Exeter Center?
Exeter Center 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 Exeter Center have?
Exeter Center has 81 certified beds. It averages 63.1 residents per day, about 77.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Exeter Center?
The home reports 3.39 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Exeter Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,912 in the past three years.
Does Exeter Center 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 Riverwoods at Exeter 8beds 42.5%in use –nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Oceanside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 117beds 87.1%in use 3.15nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Webster at Rye 61beds 67.0%in use 4.58nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Rockingham 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 305064. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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