New Hampshire · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in New Hampshire
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in New Hampshire?
CMS Care Compare lists 34 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in New Hampshire, out of 73 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Manchester (5), Dover (4) and Keene (2). 13 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 34
- All homes in New Hampshire
- 73
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 34
- Average overall stars
- 4.4
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 135 stars overall
- 274+ stars for inspections
- 224+ stars for staffing
- 30No fines or payment denials
- 10Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 11Nonprofit
All 34, by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
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More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in New Hampshire. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for New Hampshire: nursing homes that accept medicaid in New Hampshire, nonprofit nursing homes in New Hampshire, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in New Hampshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in New Hampshire?
34 of the 73 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Hampshire meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in New Hampshire Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Applewood Center in Winchester (5 stars), Cedar Healthcare Center in Portsmouth (5 stars) and Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in New Hampshire?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. New Hampshire's Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.