RiverWoods Exeter The Ridge, located at 5 Timber Lane in Exeter, New Hampshire, sits in a peaceful spot close to the Swasey Parkway and not far from attractions like Phillips Exeter Academy, the Exeter Historical Society, and the American Independence Museum, so folks living there can enjoy nature and history while also running down to the local Walgreens or grabbing coffee at Starbucks nearby, which is pretty handy if that's what they like. The Ridge is one of three neighborhoods on a recently updated campus with classic New England charm, where residents can find independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing care, so people can stay even if their needs change, and they don't have to worry about moving again as they get older or need more help. The place has activities and amenities typical of a senior community, such as a fitness program spread over three fitness centers, indoor pools, walking and biking trails, garden beds, and even a big arboretum and beehives, and there's always something going on with concerts, lectures, Earth Week celebrations, art classes, woodworking, gardening, and movie nights, so residents find ways to stay busy or relax as they please.
Each residence at The Ridge comes with a full kitchen, new appliances, sunlit rooms, window blinds, and the homes can be set up to match each resident's style, some even have screened porches and balconies, so there's some choice and a bit of home comfort, and there's always air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. Living spaces like the Living Room and Library have sunny corners for chatting, reading, or evening gatherings, and creative folks might enjoy the Art & Crafts Room, a unique Pottery Studio, and a woodworking shop, which gives plenty of options for keeping hands busy. There's a dining room, scheduled daily activities, and a transportation service to help residents get around for errands or fun, which helps keep everyone active and connected, and the place uses a 24-hour emergency call system for extra safety.
The Ridge offers many care levels, including assistance with daily activities, medication management, personal care, and services tailored for people who need support with memory or rehabilitation, with a Community Life Director and team making sure the community feels warm, friendly, and engaged, whether that's with big group programs or one-on-one help, and folks can use respite care if their regular caregivers need a break. It's a nonprofit, nationally accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community, so the focus stays on respect, a real sense of community, and peace of mind for both residents and staff, and the organization has over 30 years behind it serving seniors across their three New Hampshire locations. The Ridge, like the rest of RiverWoods Exeter, aims to help older adults stay independent as long as possible while making it easy to get more help when they need it, and nobody has to feel isolated with all the social, fitness, art, and learning events going on, not to mention raised garden beds, trails, and the excitement of a community score of 5.5 and an average 4.6-star rating from 40 reviews. Hours run weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and visitors can use web chat for quick questions, but the place closes on weekends. The Ridge hasn't been claimed online by the business owner or representative, but the staff and programs stay focused on values like being genuine, respectful, community-driven, and not for self, and whether someone needs independent living, assisted living, memory support, or skilled nursing, there's help close by-plus the simple joys of sun-filled rooms, scenic paths, and community life.
