Riverwoods at Exeter

6 White Oak Drive · Exeter, NH · 03833 · 6037724700

8 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 80
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 95
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day11.293.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day4.840.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day9.11≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (4 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F March 18, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 16, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · C March 6, 2025

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected March 25, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305049 · certified since March 17, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.