CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER
188 JONES AVENUE, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 102-bed for-profit nursing facility in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.9%) is below the New Hampshire average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 102 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Portsmouth, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.4% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 17.8% (54% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (78% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (78% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.9% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 22.4% (29% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Portsmouth.
What keeps CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.4% here versus 17.8% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Portsmouth?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CEDAR HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Portsmouth
Portsmouth sits in Rockingham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Hampshire as a whole (18.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 55,003 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 44.7 years
- Median household income
- $93,962
- Median home value
- $344,000
Demographics for Rockingham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Portsmouth.
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