Rockingham County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Cedar Healthcare Center
5 of 5 overall from CMS
188 Jones Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.54 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 44.7% Above the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 7 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 87.2% of 102 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.
Cedar Healthcare Center is a 102-bed nursing home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Rockingham County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.54 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
- 102
- Residents per day (average)
- 88.9
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
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 Cedar Healthcare Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 44.7%, above the New Hampshire average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.55 hours per resident per day; the New Hampshire average is 0.78. Is an RN on site overnight?RN 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 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 2 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 3.54 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 2.23 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.75 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.55 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 3.42 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 turnover44.7%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover36.4%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| May 8, 2024 | 3 | 3 |
| May 12, 2023 | 3 | 1 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (7)
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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 (Jul 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Have policies on smoking.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 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 (Jun 13, 2023)
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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 (Jun 12, 2023)
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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 12, 2023)
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
- Size30 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Rockingham County12
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Cedar Healthcare Center?
Cedar Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Cedar Healthcare Center have?
Cedar Healthcare Center has 102 certified beds. It averages 88.9 residents per day, about 87.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Cedar Healthcare Center?
The home reports 3.54 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.55 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Cedar Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Cedar Healthcare 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
- 3 of 5 Edgewood Centre (the) 156beds 89.7%in use 3.46nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Webster at Rye 61beds 67.0%in use 4.58nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Durgin Pines 81beds 91.4%in use 4.07nurse 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 305082. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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