Nursing Home in Exeter, NH · CMS Data August 2026

Riverwoods at Exeter

How Does Riverwoods at Exeter Rate?

Riverwoods at Exeter is a 8-bed nonprofit nursing home in Exeter, NH. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections and 5 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on March 18, 2026, cited 1 health deficiency.

CMS overall rating: 5 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 1
Certified beds: 8

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

6 White Oak Drive
Exeter, NH 03833

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Riverwoods at Exeter
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	5 of 5	Much above average
Health inspections	4 of 5	Above average
Quality measures	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for long-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for short-stay residents	4 of 5	Above average

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Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Riverwoods at Exeter
Last standard health inspection	March 18, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	1
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Riverwoods at Exeter who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Riverwoods at Exeter
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	30%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	0.0%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	6.3%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	4.3%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.0%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	8.7%	13%	Lower than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Riverwoods at Exeter
Certified beds	8
Average residents per day	3
Ownership	Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name	THE RIVERWOODS COMPANY AT EXETER NEW HAMPSHIRE
Certified for	Medicare
First certified	March 1995
Setting	Part of a continuing care retirement community
Councils	Resident council

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