Top-Rated Nursing Homes in New Hampshire
The 13 nursing homes in New Hampshire that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 13
- Share of rated facilities
- 18%
- of 72 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 30
- All nursing homes in state
- 73
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in New Hampshire
All 13 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Hillsborough County4
- Hillsborough County Nursing HomeGoffstown · Hillsborough County · 300 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Holy Cross Health CenterManchester · Hillsborough County · 40 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Maple Leaf Health Care CenterManchester · Hillsborough County · 114 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement CenterManchester · Hillsborough County · 126 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Rockingham County4
- Cedar Healthcare CenterPortsmouth · Rockingham County · 102 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Colonial Poplin Nursing HomeFremont · Rockingham County · 50 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Riverwoods at ExeterExeter · Rockingham County · 8 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Warde Health CenterWindham · Rockingham County · 32 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Belknap County3
- Belknap County Nursing HomeLaconia · Belknap County · 94 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Golden View Health Care CenterMeredith · Belknap County · 131 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterLaconia · Belknap County · 51 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Cheshire County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in New Hampshire?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 13 of the 72 rated nursing homes in New Hampshire (about 18%). Those 13 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in New Hampshire?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.