Cedar Healthcare Center
Portsmouth, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305082) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (603) 431-2530 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedar Healthcare Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cedar Healthcare Center reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.55 of those hours from registered nurses, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.7%. CMS gives this facility a 2-star staffing rating.
Cedar Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Cedar Healthcare Center is a 102-certified-bed nursing home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Rockingham County), with an average of 88.9 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1997, operating as a for-profit limited liability company. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cedar Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection — 5 stars, Quality Measures — 4 stars, and Staffing — 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.53894 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.55261 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover stands at 44.7%, which factors into the facility's 2-star staffing rating despite its strong overall and health inspection scores.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials on file. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation is present in the CMS data for Cedar Healthcare Center, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available records.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details, survey findings, and any updates beyond this data snapshot.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cedar Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Cedar Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.53894 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.55261 RN hours, a 44.7% nursing turnover rate, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Status for Cedar Healthcare Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cedar Healthcare Center has 102 certified beds and an average of 88.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 12, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cedar Healthcare Center scores 5, 5, 2, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 6034312530 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 6034312530 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Cedar Healthcare Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305082?state=NH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.