Rockingham County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Riverwoods at Exeter
5 of 5 overall from CMS
6 White Oak Drive, Exeter, NH 03833
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day Not reported
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations in 3 years 4 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 42.5% of 8 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Riverwoods at Exeter is a 8-bed nursing home in Exeter, New Hampshire (Rockingham County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 8
- Residents per day (average)
- 3.4
- Certified since
- 1995 (31 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in MedicareContinuing care retirement community
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Riverwoods at Exeter
Chosen from this home's public data.
- About 42.5% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing Not rated New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.2
The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff Not reported New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides Not reported New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses Not reported New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses Not reported New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends Not reported New Hampshire average 3.47
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- New Hampshire average40.9%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 1 | 6 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (4)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2025)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
New Hampshire homes averaged 0.6 fines and $8,016 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Hampshire
- Size73 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Rockingham County12
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Riverwoods at Exeter?
Riverwoods at Exeter has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is not published and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Riverwoods at Exeter have?
Riverwoods at Exeter has 8 certified beds. It averages 3.4 residents per day, about 42.5% of its certified beds.
Has Riverwoods at Exeter been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Riverwoods at Exeter accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Exeter Center 81beds 77.9%in use 3.39nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Rockingham County Nursing Home 226beds 62.2%in use 4.84nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Colonial Poplin Nursing Home 50beds 87.8%in use 3.63nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Rockingham County
Who to call in New Hampshire
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New Hampshire.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-442-5640 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Health Facilities Administration, Health Facility Certification Unit 603-271-9049 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New Hampshire staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 305049. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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