Riverside Rest Home
Dover, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305047) · 215 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (603) 742-1348 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Rest Home in Dover, New Hampshire has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the state average of 3.08 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Riverside Rest Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 16.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Riverside Rest Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Riverside Rest Home is a county government-owned nursing home in Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1995. The facility is licensed for 215 beds and reports an average daily census of 164.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Riverside Rest Home holds an overall star rating of 5, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for Riverside Rest Home. There is no record in this data of a chain affiliation, and CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current details and full inspection reports before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riverside Rest Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Riverside Rest Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours, with a 16.2% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data shows zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Riverside Rest Home is certified for 215 beds with an average daily census of 164.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Strafford County government (Government - County ownership); the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Riverside Rest Home scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6037421348 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6037421348 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305047?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.