nursing home in Dover, NH
Riverside Rest Home
276 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820 · (603) 742-1348
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Riverside Rest Home at a glance
Riverside Rest Home is a 215-bed government nursing home in Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New Hampshire average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 8, 2026) found 2 health citations. The New Hampshire average is 4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 16.2% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 215
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Strafford County
- CMS Certification Number
- 305047
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.30 hrs | 3.90 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.13 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.55 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.84 hrs | 3.47 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.2% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 7.7% | 40.9% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 24.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $7,928 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 215 | 100 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 165 | 81 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 76.7% | 81.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 35.2% | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.2% | 22.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.2% | 17.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.1% | 13.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 5.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.9% | 19% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.3% | 25.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.4% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.7% | 97.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 26.8% | 83% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 26.6% | 86.8% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 24 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 2, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2026 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 28, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 28, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 28, 2025 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| January 11, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 16, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWER, RAYMOND Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
| CLARY, PATRICK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/1988 |
| COUNTY OF STRAFFORD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
| MAGLARAS, GEORGE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1987 |
| BOWER, RAYMOND Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/27/1987 |
| BROWN, DEIRDRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2023 |
| CLARY, PATRICK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/1988 |
| COUNTY OF STRAFFORD Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/1995 |
| EMERTON, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2016 |
| FULLER, KEITH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/25/2002 |
| HOGAN, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/07/2022 |
| KANE, DOUG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/2019 |
| KOPRESKI, PAUL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2014 |
| LAMBERT, LINDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2022 |
| LAPOINT, KRISTINA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2010 |
| LEAVITT, SEAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LEGERE, DIANE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/1996 |
| MAGLARAS, GEORGE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1987 |
| MORSE, MIKE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2002 |
| PITRE, JOE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| TIERNAN, CHRISTINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside Rest Home's rating?
Riverside Rest Home has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Hampshire nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Riverside Rest Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a New Hampshire average of 4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Riverside Rest Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Riverside Rest Home?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Riverside Rest Home and how do I contact it?
Riverside Rest Home is at 276 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820. Phone: (603) 742-1348.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.