Exeter, New Hampshire
The Ridge
at RiverWoods Exeter
Unique to The Ridge at RiverWoods Exeter:
- Day spa featuring treatment rooms offering a variety of services including Reiki, massage, and facials
- New Hampshire’s largest arboretum
- The RiverWoods Beehives
- Woodworking shop, painting studio, and creative arts room
Tuesday
1:00 – 2:00 pm
RiverWoods Exeter 101: Q&A and Info Session for June 2026
This Event is 100% Online Get all your questions about RiverWoods Exeter answered in real-time by a Senior Living Counselor. Attend this live Q&A…
Living Options at The Ridge, Exeter
As a nationally accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community, at RiverWoods you benefit from living within a vibrant and energetic senior living community and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a plan, no matter what your future health care needs may be. Join us as an independent resident, and if your needs change in the future, you are able to receive Assisted Living, Memory Support, or Nursing Care, cared for by staff you know and trust.
Independent Living
When you choose RiverWoods Exeter, you join a group of engaged, interested adults who enjoy their vibrant and worry-free lives.
Assisted Living
When or if you need a little extra help with the activities of daily living, we provide the assistance you need while preserving your highest level of independence.
Memory Care
Our caring, knowledgeable professionals provide specific programming designed to support memory and cognitive function.
Nursing Care
Person-centered nursing care by professionals you can trust providing comprehensive, compassionate and rehabilitative care seven days a week.
Our Homes Have Everything You Need
Staying Active
Whatever your current state of fitness, you’ll find a fun, welcoming, and engaged environment at RiverWoods. We make it easy to stay in shape — just head right down the hall to any one of our three fully-equipped fitness centers and indoor pools or hit the trails on foot or on a bike.
Community Living
A vibrant and dynamic community — three neighborhoods joined together in one community.
Dining at RiverWoods Exeter
We are committed to providing our residents with outstanding cuisine and exceptional service, in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Seacoast Living
Steeped in rich history and natural beauty, the Seacoast region of New Hampshire offers access to all that New England has to offer.
Services & Amenities
Amenities Found on Every Campus
Our residents benefit from the wide variety of choices offered by our three unique campuses, but each campus provides the same convenient services and amenities. Like the others, The Ridge Campus offers:
- Private Independent Living homes
- Pet-Friendly Living
- Three Dining Venues
- Pool and Fitness Center
- Resident-Managed Library and Country Store
- Raised Garden Beds and Walking Trails
- Hair Salon and Barbershop
- Galleries Featuring Resident Artworks
- Art and Craft Studios
- Wellness Clinic
- Accommodations for Visiting Guests
- Wide Variety of Social, Educational and Outreach Programs
- WiFi Access
At RiverWoods, our residents have unlimited access to multiple levels of care including Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Nursing Care. Our caring professionals are committed to maintaining the highest level of privacy and dignity for all our residents.
What’s Happening at RiverWoods Exeter
RiverWoods Exeter Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS
June 1, 2026 EXETER, N.H. — RiverWoods Exeter has maintained an overall Five-Star rating in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home [...]
Donna Talham, RN Receives LeadingAge Standing Ovation Award
RiverWoods Exeter Nursing Supervisor Donna Talham Recognized at LeadingAge ME/NH Conference During the 2026 LeadingAge ME/NH Conference, RiverWoods Exeter Nursing Supervisor Donna Talham, RN, was [...]
RiverWoods Partners with UNH Sustainability Institute
Building a More Sustainable Future at RiverWoods It requires significant energy use to run a RiverWoods community, which is why sustainability is such an important [...]