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Riverwoods at Exeter
Scout 91Exeter, NH · 8 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Exeter's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Every licensed senior community in the Rockingham County-Strafford County, NH area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
3.4★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Rockingham County
Local Rockingham County-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Rockingham County prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$7,720/mo median
typical range $6,180–$9,650
Memory Care
$9,040/mo median
typical range $7,230–$11,300
Skilled Nursing
$13,310/mo median
typical range $12,310–$15,030
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,720/mo median
typical range $3,230–$9,940
Residential Care Home
$6,950/mo median
typical range $5,560–$8,690
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Rockingham County using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Rockingham County.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 18 communities in Rockingham County, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Warde Health Center
Scout 89Windham, NH · 32 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Windham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →3
Cedar Healthcare Center
Scout 87Portsmouth, NH · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Portsmouth's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →4
Riverside Rest Home
Scout 80Dover, NH · 215 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dover.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →5
Colonial Poplin Nursing Home
Scout 79Fremont, NH · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Fremont's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →6
Dover, NH · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dover.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →7
Langdon Place of Dover
Scout 75Dover, NH · 30 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dover.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →8
Derry, NH · 112 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Derry.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →9
Rockingham County Nursing Home
Scout 74Brentwood, NH · 226 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brentwood.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →10
Salemhaven
Scout 66Salem, NH · 110 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Salem.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →11
Edgewood Centre (the)
Scout 63Portsmouth, NH · 156 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Portsmouth.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →12
Exeter Center
Scout 60Exeter, NH · 81 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Exeter.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →13
Birch Healthcare Center
Scout 58Rochester, NH · 79 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rochester.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →14
Webster at Rye
Scout 57Rye, NH · 61 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rye.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →15
Dover, NH · 112 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Dover.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →16
Rochester Manor
Scout 48Rochester, NH · 108 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rochester.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →17
Derry, NH · 62 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Derry.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →18
Hampton, NH · 117 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,310–$15,030/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Rockingham County, NH?
In the Rockingham County, NH area, assisted living typically runs $6,180–$9,650/month (median $7,720), memory care $7,230–$11,300/month (median $9,040), and skilled nursing $12,310–$15,030/month (median $13,310) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Rockingham County, NH?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Rockingham County, NH right now are Riverwoods at Exeter, Warde Health Center, Cedar Healthcare Center. The full ranked list of 18 communities is on this page.
How are the 18 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.