Riverwoods At Exeter sits in Exeter, New Hampshire, and stands as a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, also called a lifecare community, that's been part of the area for over thirty years, so it has a long history of serving older adults and is part of a larger system with locations in Manchester and Durham. The community is home to about 39 residents at a time and offers different levels of care-so a person can start with independent living if they're active and want to do things like gardening, fitness classes, art, history lectures, swimming, or woodworking, and then shift to assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support, or respite care if their needs change. Three main neighborhoods, called The Woods, The Ridge, and The Boulders, each have their own look and feel, and homes often have roomy floor plans, kitchenettes or full kitchens, screened porches, balconies, and lots of sunlight, with window blinds and solariums, and the scenic campus edges the Exeter River, with acres of walking paths, trails, and gardens you can work in, plus some folks even keep beehives and go kayaking. Residents can cook in their apartment, or head to a restaurant-style dining room, or choose flexible meal points to eat in different venues, including vegetarian options and special diets for diabetes.
The staff includes about 500 to 1,000 employees, with community life directors, health staff, and support teams, and there's 24-hour supervision and call systems to answer needs any time. Housekeeping, move-in help, transportation, onsite parking, and beautician services are on hand. The community features resident-run activities and scheduled events, plus onsite and offsite devotional times, and a strong focus on social engagement, so folks aren't left alone if they want company-there are arts rooms, a pool, gym, garden beds, a small library, and both indoor and outdoor gathering areas. The culture looks to six Core Values, which guide how people treat each other: Be Yourself, Respect, Not for Self, Sustainability, Curiosity, and Community, and they strive to foster a place where older adults can keep finding purpose and connection.
For those needing help, services include medication management, assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers, memory and cognitive care with compassionate and trained staff seven days a week, help for those with diabetes or incontinence, and non-ambulatory support. Each person gets care tailored to their level of need, and the mental wellness program works to support emotional well-being along with physical health. The community draws on its location near Exeter Hospital and local spots like Thirsty Moose Taphouse and Starbucks if people want to get out for an outing or meal, and group transportation is available if you don't drive, along with resident parking.
Spaces can be furnished or ready for your things, with cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, phone service, and wheelchair-accessible showers. The community lets residents have a say in activities, with many run by the folks who live there, and plenty of events fill out each week, from crafts and book clubs to fitness, swimming, and gardening. Riverwoods At Exeter is part of the hospitals and healthcare field, well-established, and aims to provide an environment with security and dignity, so people can keep their independence or get more help as they need it, all while being surrounded by natural beauty and a welcoming, engaged group of neighbors.
