DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION
307 PLAZA DRIVE, Dover, NH 03820
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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How DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION Compares
DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION is a 112-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dover, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (11.3%) is below the New Hampshire average of 18.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 112 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dover, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — better than the New Hampshire average of 18.0% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.3% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 22.2% (27% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Dover.
What keeps DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.3% here versus 18.0% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 28.3% here versus 22.2% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION lag behind other Dover options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DOVER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
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 Dover
Dover sits in Strafford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Hampshire as a whole (18.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 19,648 (15.1%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $72,682
- Median home value
- $243,500
Demographics for Strafford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dover.
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