These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in New Hampshire according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 4 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 4.8/5. 18 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanover Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center | Hanover | $0 | |
| 2 | Warde Health Center | Windham | $0 | |
| 3 | Saint Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Dover | $0 | |
| 4 | Holy Cross Health Center | Manchester | $0 | |
| 5 | Cedar Healthcare Center | Portsmouth | $0 | |
| 6 | Colonial Poplin Nursing Home | Fremont | $0 | |
| 7 | Coos County Nursing Hospital | West Stewartstown | $0 | |
| 8 | Havenwood-Heritage Heights | Concord | $0 | |
| 9 | Hillsborough County Nursing Home | Goffstown | $0 | |
| 10 | Riverwoods at Exeter | Exeter | $0 | |
| 11 | Crestwood Center | Milford | $15,646 | |
| 12 | Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center | Manchester | $0 | |
| 13 | Covenant Living of Keene | Keene | $0 | |
| 14 | Merriman House | North Conway | $0 | |
| 15 | Hillsboro House Nursing Home | Hillsboro | $97,730 | |
| 16 | Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Laconia | $0 | |
| 17 | Maple Leaf Health Care Center | Manchester | $0 | |
| 18 | Rockingham County Nursing Home | Brentwood | $0 | |
| 19 | Riverside Rest Home | Dover | $0 | |
| 20 | Mount Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Manchester | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.