--- title: "New Hampshire Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights" url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/new-hampshire/" description: "Look up NH nursing home inspection stats, resident rights laws, abuse hotlines, and how long you have to file a lawsuit." --- Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse. # New Hampshire at a Glance National Safety Standing Rank #1 of 51 73 Total Homes 12 Serious Deficiencies 63 Infection-Related Deficiencies $563K in Penalties 2 Payment Suspensions 0.78 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day ### Resident Protection Strength State Oversight Moderate Staffing Requirements Limited Penalties for Violations Moderate Access to Legal Help Strong The Health Facilities Administration licenses New Hampshire nursing homes; complaints also route through the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services. - Licenses and inspects New Hampshire nursing homes - Health Facility Licensing Unit: 603-271-9039 - Patients’ bill of rights appears at RSA 151:21 [Visit the state agency site →](https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/) ### Deadlines to Take Legal Action PERSONAL INJURY 3 years Generally runs from the date of injury or discovery. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) WRONGFUL DEATH 3 years Usually runs the same 3 years and is filed by the estate's administrator. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.