River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth has a 4-star overall rating, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing at 2 stars and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.63 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, with no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.629.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.63
Licensed practical nurses
0.97
Nurse aides
2.03
Weekend nursing
3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 18%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—6.1%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%4.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
—9.6%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—2.8%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—55%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18%13.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
60%59.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%90.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—36.4%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2020 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited May 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited May 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 22 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of HILLSTONE HEALTHCARE · 12 homes · 3.3 stars avg
Occupancy
22.2 residents on an average day (89% of 25 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.