EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE)
928 SOUTH STREET, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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How EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE) Compares
EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE) is a 156-bed for-profit nursing facility in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.8%) is below the New Hampshire average of 17.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 156 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% 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: 5.8% — better than the New Hampshire average of 17.8% (67% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.3% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (44% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.4% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 22.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE)
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE) with other nursing homes in Portsmouth.
What keeps EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE)'s quality measures 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 EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE) keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.8% here versus 17.8% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE) doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.3% 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 EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE)?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE) lag behind other Portsmouth options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE)?
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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