RiverWoods Exeter
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Exeter, NH
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RiverWoods Exeter

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Exeter, NH
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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RiverWoods Exeter accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of RiverWoods Exeter

RiverWoods Exter has committed itself to deliver an inspirational level of service and care for its independent living residents. The retirement community finds itself marking a new standard for luxury and quality when it comes to modernizing senior living for active and independent adults. RiverWoods Exter is a community to look up to and be inspired– as its name suggests– by its approach to revolutionizing a care experience the way we know it today. 
RiverWoods boasts state-of-the-art health care that boosts recovery and enhances the quality of life for all seniors in one go. The RiverWoods experience also means maintaining your own independence– only better; they offer a range of services and amenities that include restaurant-style dining, lush trail gardens, and staying active by taking part in fitness classes.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 65.9% Above NH avg. ▲ 65.9% Above NH avg.NH average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 39.7% Above NH avg. ▲ 39.7% Above NH avg.NH average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 58.0% Above NH avg. ▲ 58.0% Above NH avg.NH average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 66 Rank #74 / 164Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th out of 164 homes we track in New Hampshire for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Hampshire facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #29 / 134Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 134 homes we track in New Hampshire for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New Hampshire facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
3
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
71 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeSupported Residential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
CountyRockingham
License Number3920

Ownership & Operating Entity

RiverWoods Exeter is administered by Lauren N Goldman.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Memory Support

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Fitness Center
Transportation
Activities
Parking
Pet Friendly
Salon
Activities
Specific ProgramsFitness Programs, Events & More
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-3pm, Sunday: Closed

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 3

New Hampshire average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
10 Rank #21 / 65Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 65 homes we track in New Hampshire for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Hampshire State average, with a ranking across all 65 NH facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Hampshire average 14.4

Citations per inspection
3.33 Rank #24 / 65Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 65 homes we track in New Hampshire for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Hampshire mean across 65 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Hampshire average 3.99


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 0.2


Serious health citations
0
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 0.1

0 critical citations New Hampshire average: 0.2

0 serious citations New Hampshire average: 0.1

8 moderate citations New Hampshire average: 12

2 minor citations New Hampshire average: 2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration minor citation Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 28, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 24, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 91
Employees 62
Contractors 29
Staff to resident ratio 7.58 : 1
311% more staff per resident than New Hampshire average
New Hampshire average ratio: 1.85 : 1 New Hampshire average ratio: 1.85 : 1See full New Hampshire ranking
Avg staff/day 12
Average shift 6.2 hours
21% worse than New Hampshire average
New Hampshire average: 7.8 hours New Hampshire average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full New Hampshire ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 6,873

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 18 total: 12 full-time employees and 6 contractors. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 19 total: 12 full-time employees and 7 contractors. 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 28 total: 23 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.8 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

7.7%

526 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Registered Nurse: 6 Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant235281,79692100%6.8
Registered Nurse126181,4839098%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse127191,0138390%7
Dietitian3035006368%7.9
Administrator1014725964%8
Nurse Practitioner1014726065%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014725964%8
Medication Aide/Technician7074194549%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant033614448%1.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician033604650%1.1
Physical Therapy Aide011523538%1.5
Occupational Therapy Aide011261213%2.2
Speech Language Pathologist011211820%1.2
Qualified Social Worker011112224%0.5
Other Dietary Services Staff101811%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant01171820%0.4
Feeding Assistant101111%0.5
28 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 90%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 68%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.0
30% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 11.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.2
30% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 23.2

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.4%
11% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 21.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.7%
62% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 20.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.5%
21% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 27.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.9%
59% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 4.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.1%
80% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.7%
127% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.7%
52% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 8.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.0%
26% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 17.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.4%
In line with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
16% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 83.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 1.6%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.4%
14% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 83.0%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 12
Medicare
1
8.3% of residents
Private pay or other
11
91.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$44.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$8.7M
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$44.4M Rank #1 / 59Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 59 homes we track in New Hampshire. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the New Hampshire average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$8.7M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$7.8M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #1 / 59Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 59 homes we track in New Hampshire. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Hampshire average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$22.5M 50.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #29 / 59Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 59 homes we track in New Hampshire. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Hampshire average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$30.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$53.1M

What does this home offer?

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (50% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.

Admissions
76 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 50%
Private pay 50%
Discharges
208 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 35%
Private pay 65%

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Exeter's city center to RiverWoods Exeter's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.62 miles to nearest hospital (Exeter Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New Hampshire

RiverWoods Exeter is located in Exeter, New Hampshire.
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Choices for Independence

NH Medicaid CFI Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NH

Small state; rural access emphasis.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home aides

NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center

NH ServiceLink

Age 60+
General New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NH

Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.

Benefits
Care coordination Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

New Hampshire Old Age Assistance

Age 65+
General NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.
Asset Limits $1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).
NH

Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$200/month) for living costs (e.g., rent, utilities, care support)

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NH

13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NH

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NH

Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,200/season) Weatherization Emergency fuel ($450 max)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NH

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief

New Hampshire Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ prioritized
General NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.
NH

Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$100-$500/year) to offset housing costs Indirectly aiding care funding

Frequently Asked Questions about RiverWoods Exeter

What neighborhood is RiverWoods Exeter in?

RiverWoods Exeter is in the Perkins Hill neighborhood of Exeter.

What is the license number of RiverWoods Exeter?

According to NH state health department records, RiverWoods Exeter's license number is 3920.

When does RiverWoods Exeter's license expire?

According to NH state health department records, RiverWoods Exeter's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at RiverWoods Exeter?

RiverWoods Exeter's occupancy is 74.9%.

How long has RiverWoods Exeter been in business?

RiverWoods Exeter has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at RiverWoods Exeter?

Yes, RiverWoods Exeter allows residents to bring their pets.

Does RiverWoods Exeter operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

RiverWoods Exeter is registered as a non-profit in NH.

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