Cedar Healthcare Center, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is an assisted living facility that also offers independent living and nursing home care. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1997, Cedar Healthcare is a Medicare participant and houses approximately 87 occupants. The facility provides a range of care types, including short-term rehabilitation following surgery, illness, or injury, as well as long-term medical care for residents with chronic conditions. Specialized services include memory care within a secured community, pain management, wound care, cardiac care, dialysis, and hospice. The center supports residents with diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory care needs, and provides medication management and podiatry. Licensed practical nurses are present 24 hours a day to support residents requiring various levels of medical attention.
A wide array of medical and therapeutic services is available, such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy, vision and hearing care, dental care, and podiatry services. Residents have access to clubs and community groups, as well as counseling support for themselves and their families. The center includes amenities such as an activity room, fitness room, laundry and dry-cleaning service, and an on-site barber and beauty salon. Daily assistance is provided for activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, with some physical support as needed.
Transportation for both medical and non-medical appointments is available at cost, intended to facilitate residents' medical visits as well as outings for errands or social engagement.
Feedback from residents and families indicates a polarized experience regarding care quality and staff. While some praise the attentive and compassionate staff, personalized care, engaging activities, and family support—especially during recoveries and end-of-life situations—other reviews point to concerns about cleanliness, hygiene in memory care, lost personal items, and inconsistencies in physical therapy and medication management. Reports of understaffing, inadequate care, administrative unresponsiveness, and facility upkeep issues are also noted. The quality of care at Cedar Healthcare Center appears to vary depending on the unit, staff members involved, and individual care needs. No major recent developments or changes at the facility have been reported as of mid-2024.
Costs at this community start at $6,542 and range up to $12,270. The average price in the community is $9,406, which is more than the average price in the area of $7,371. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
