Rockingham County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Colonial Poplin Nursing Home
4 of 5 overall from CMS
442 Main Street, Fremont, NH 03044
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.63 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 61.5% Above the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 2 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 87.8% of 50 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.
Colonial Poplin Nursing Home is a 50-bed nursing home in Fremont, New Hampshire (Rockingham County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.63 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
- 50
- Residents per day (average)
- 43.9
- Certified since
- 1999 (27 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 Colonial Poplin Nursing Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 61.5%, 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 3.23 hours per resident on weekends against 3.63 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.57 hours per resident per day; the New Hampshire average is 0.78. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
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 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 3.63 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 2.41 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.65 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.57 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 3.23 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 turnover61.5%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover50.0%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1 | 9 |
| May 8, 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| May 1, 2024 | 1 | 4 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (2)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 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
- Size64 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 Colonial Poplin Nursing Home?
Colonial Poplin Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Colonial Poplin Nursing Home have?
Colonial Poplin Nursing Home has 50 certified beds. It averages 43.9 residents per day, about 87.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Colonial Poplin Nursing Home?
The home reports 3.63 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.57 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Colonial Poplin Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Colonial Poplin Nursing Home 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
- 4 of 5 Rockingham County Nursing Home 226beds 62.2%in use 4.84nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Riverwoods at Exeter 8beds 42.5%in use –nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare 62beds 88.5%in use 3.12nurse 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 305091. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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