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Cedar Healthcare Center is a 5-star rated nursing home in Portsmouth, NH with 102 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 5/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 4/5.

The facility has 50 health violations on record. Federal fines total $21,296 across 8 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: May 8, 2024.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and New Hampshire public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 6 penalties totaling $15,646

$1,965

Fine

$1,638

Fine

$1,310

Fine

$983

Fine

$9,750

Fine

$0

Payment Denial

2020 2 penalties totaling $5,650

$5,000

Fine

$650

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 3 violations

Tag 0847 B May 8, 2024

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0848 B May 8, 2024

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0926 D May 8, 2024

Have policies on smoking.

✓ Corrected: May 10, 2024

2023 3 violations

Tag 0689 D May 12, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jun 13, 2023
Tag 0761 D May 12, 2023

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 12, 2023
Tag 0880 D May 12, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 12, 2023

2022 10 violations

Tag 0554 D May 12, 2022

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0658 D May 12, 2022

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0756 D May 12, 2022

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0758 D May 12, 2022

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0759 D May 12, 2022

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0761 D May 12, 2022

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0812 D May 12, 2022

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0883 D May 12, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0908 D May 12, 2022

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Jun 2, 2022
Tag 0580 D Mar 10, 2022

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2022

2021 9 violations

Tag 0880 D Jun 2, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0578 D May 7, 2021

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2021
Tag 0580 D May 7, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2021
Tag 0583 D May 7, 2021

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2021
Tag 0756 D May 7, 2021

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2021
Tag 0758 D May 7, 2021

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2021
Tag 0761 E May 7, 2021

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2021
Tag 0773 D May 7, 2021

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2021
Tag 0658 D Jan 12, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Feb 1, 2021

2020 6 violations

Tag 0580 D Dec 28, 2020

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jan 20, 2021
Tag 0609 D Dec 28, 2020

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jan 20, 2021
Tag 0773 B Dec 28, 2020

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Tag 0775 B Dec 28, 2020

Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.

Tag 0842 D Dec 28, 2020

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jan 20, 2021
Tag 0880 D Dec 28, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2019 11 violations

Tag 0610 D Jul 29, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0656 D Jul 29, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0658 D Jul 29, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0676 D Jul 29, 2019

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0689 E Jul 29, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0697 D Jul 29, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0758 D Jul 29, 2019

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0867 D Jul 29, 2019

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0880 E Jul 29, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0881 D Jul 29, 2019

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019
Tag 0948 D Jul 29, 2019

Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2019

2018 5 violations

Tag 0580 D Sep 27, 2018

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2018
Tag 0641 D Sep 27, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2018
Tag 0761 B Sep 27, 2018

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2018
Tag 0926 C Sep 27, 2018

Have policies on smoking.

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2018
Tag 0607 D Jul 12, 2018

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Aug 10, 2018

2017 3 violations

Tag 0281 D Jul 27, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Sep 27, 2017
Tag 0364 B Jul 27, 2017

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

✓ Corrected: Sep 27, 2017
Tag 0371 E Jul 27, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Sep 27, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Healthcare Center

What violations has Cedar Healthcare Center received?
Cedar Healthcare Center has 50 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Cedar Healthcare Center?
Cedar Healthcare Center has a 5-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Cedar Healthcare Center last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Cedar Healthcare Center safe?
Safety at Cedar Healthcare Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Cedar Healthcare Center?
Phone: (603) 431-2530. Address: 188 Jones Avenue, Portsmouth, NH. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Cedar Healthcare Center offer?
Cedar Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility with 102 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Portsmouth, NH?
Compare Cedar Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Portsmouth, NH on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

Compare Nursing Homes in Portsmouth, NH

Facility Rating Violations Beds
Cedar Healthcare Center (this facility) ★★★★★ 50 102
Edgewood Centre (the) ★★★☆☆ 22 156

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: May 8, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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