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Riverside Rest Home

276 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

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Riverside Rest Home is a nursing home in Dover, New Hampshire. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(603) 742-1348
Last standard health inspection
April 8, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
215
Residents per day, on average
163.2
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
County of Strafford
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the New Hampshire average (7 vs 13).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. 2 citations

    Health inspection on April 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

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  3. 10 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

    • Citation E0031. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

    • Citation E0030. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

    • Citation K0232. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0223 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation E0004. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

    • Citation E0026. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.9 to 0.5 hours per resident per day.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.4 to 3.9 hours per resident per day.

  9. 4 citations

    Health inspection on February 12, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

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  10. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  13. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.

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  15. 9 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0291. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0293. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0761. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Riverside Rest Home last inspected?

CMS lists April 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Riverside Rest Home have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since January 11, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Riverside Rest Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Riverside Rest Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Riverside Rest Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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