Riverside Rest Home
276 County Farm Road · Dover, NH · 03820 · 6037421348
215 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
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 March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
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 February 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305047 · certified since April 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.