Crestwood Center is an 81-bed facility situated just minutes from the historical oval in Milford, New Hampshire. With a strong commitment to meeting the unique needs of every resident, Crestwood Center provides a diverse range of care options including residential long-term care, respite care, hospice services, and a spectrum of rehabilitation therapies designed to support individuals on their journey back to independence. The center has a demonstrated focus on quality care and continuous improvement, as reflected by accolades such as the Bronze National Quality of Care Award from the American Health Care Association in recognition of its work in enhancing patient outcomes.
From its leadership and medical team to its therapy and support staff, Crestwood Center is home to professionals who are dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care. At the heart of the organization is a clinical and administrative team whose members bring varied and extensive experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, nursing, case management, and social services. The Director of Rehabilitation, Karen Newpower, leads a robust therapy program drawing from her extensive background in speech language pathology and management within acute care, inpatient rehab, home health, and skilled nursing settings. Amanda Perkins, as Director of Marketing and Admissions, ensures a seamless and personalized experience for new residents and their families, drawing on her background in health administration and her own journey from frontline care roles to management.
The nursing department at Crestwood Center is known for its dedication to the well-being and continued professional development of its staff. The team incorporates expertise not only in long-term care and subacute rehabilitation, but also in areas such as cardiac and dementia care, acute rehabilitation, and psychiatric care. Educational initiatives such as facility-based training, nursing assistant programs, IV therapy certification, and BLS courses are integral to the center’s mission of excellence. Sarah Clement, an experienced Registered Nurse, supports a culture of high standards and professional growth, underscored by a focus on quality assurance and the implementation of best practices.
Crestwood Center also benefits from having skilled professionals such as Michelle Humphrey, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, whose decades-long career spans direct care, nursing leadership, memory care, and home health. The social services department is led by an experienced social worker devoted to advocacy, intensive case management, hospice support, and delivering compassionate guidance to residents and their families. This commitment to holistic care—addressing not only physical but emotional and psychosocial needs—reinforces the center’s person-centered approach.
Crestwood Center’s staff brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to their roles, forming the foundation of a welcoming and supportive environment where residents and their families can feel confident in the care they receive. Through commitment to ongoing education, high standards, and a focus on individualized care, Crestwood Center remains a trusted choice for long-term and rehabilitative support in southern New Hampshire.