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Riverwoods at Exeter

6 White Oak Drive, Exeter, NH 03833 · Rockingham County

The Ridge at RiverWoods Exeter in NH, our CCRC community, offers independent living homes, services & unique amenities, & levels of care including Assisted Living, Memory Support, & Nursing Care. Learn more!

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 68% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Exeter's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Riverwoods at Exeter is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Exeter, NH, with 8 certified beds and an average of about 5 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 11.29 total nurse hours per resident each day (4.84 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (11.29 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Exeter for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 8
Avg. residents/day: 5
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 305049

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,310–$15,030/mo (median $13,310)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,230–$9,940/mo (median $7,720)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Rockingham County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 11.29; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 4.84; National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 1
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-03-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (4 citations on record — showing the latest 4). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-18Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-03-06Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-03-06Severity C — minimalAdministration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

2024-03-28Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments

Location

6 White Oak Drive, Exeter, NH

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Riverwoods at Exeter

How much does Riverwoods at Exeter cost?

Riverwoods at Exeter does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Exeter, NH area typically runs $12,310–$15,030 per month (median $13,310, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Riverwoods at Exeter's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Riverwoods at Exeter 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Riverwoods at Exeter?

Staff provide about 11.29 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Riverwoods at Exeter?

Riverwoods at Exeter has 4 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Riverwoods at Exeter have availability?

Typically 68% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Riverwoods at Exeter offer?

Riverwoods at Exeter in Exeter, NH offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 8 beds.

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