RIVERWOODS AT EXETER
6 WHITE OAK DRIVE, Exeter, NH 03833
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How RIVERWOODS AT EXETER Compares
RIVERWOODS AT EXETER is a 8-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Exeter, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the New Hampshire average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 8 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Exeter, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.1% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 17.8% (46% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (76% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.8% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 22.4% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVERWOODS AT EXETER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVERWOODS AT EXETER with other nursing homes in Exeter.
What keeps RIVERWOODS AT EXETER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is RIVERWOODS AT EXETER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.1% here versus 17.8% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVERWOODS AT EXETER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is RIVERWOODS AT EXETER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 8 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVERWOODS AT EXETER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains RIVERWOODS AT EXETER's rating advantage in Exeter?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Exeter
Exeter sits in Rockingham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Hampshire as a whole (18.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 55,003 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 44.7 years
- Median household income
- $93,962
- Median home value
- $344,000
Demographics for Rockingham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Exeter.
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