Accreditation, Awards & Recognitions of RiverWoods

RiverWoods’ Awards & Recognition

All Communities:

RiverWoods Exeter

  • LeadingAge Catalyst Innovation in Environmental Sustainability
  • RiverWoods Exeter has earned an excellent reputation for financial strength with an A- Fitch rating.
  • Innovation of the Year Award by LeadingAge Maine and New Hampshire for three programs: Hearing Loop System Tables, RiverWoods Business Management Program, and LNA Career Ladder
  • Business of the Year NH Magazine and NH Association of Chambers of Commerce
  • Business of the Year Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Leading Age – 50th Anniversary Celebrate Age Exhibit Honoring four RiverWoods Residents for making a difference by sharing their creative talents, serving others and making the world a better place to live.
  • Health Innovator Award For dedication to wellness by New Hampshire Business Review
  • Business New Hampshire Magazine’s Best Companies to Work For
  • American Industry of Architects (AIA) Merit Award Design and planning of the Ridge and the Boulders communities
  • American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Company RiverWoods is a 3-Year Gold-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company

RiverWoods Manchester

  • Best of the 603 Gold for Retirement Community and Assisted Living 2021 and 2023
  • Union Leader Reader’s Choice Gold for Retirement Community and Assisted Living 2018-2023
  • Conservation Partner Award with The Nature Conservancy New Hampshire 2023 for our partnership on the All Person’s Trail in The Cedar Swamp Preserve

RiverWoods Durham

CARF International Accreditation at RiverWoods Exeter

RiverWoods Exeter is proud to have earned the CARF International accreditation, a globally recognized mark of quality that demonstrates an organization’s commitment to excellence in service, safety, and continuous improvement. CARF evaluates programs against rigorous standards focused on person-centered care, outcomes, and best practices. Achieving CARF accreditation means an organization has undergone a thorough external review and has met high standards for quality, accountability, and the overall experience of those it serves.

Organic Landscaping At RiverWoods Exeter

Since our founding, one of our Core Values has been Sustainability.  The Landscaping Team at RiverWoods Exeter is committed to pursuing a holistic, natural regimen of care for our grounds, gardens, and lawns.  Sustainable, ecological landscaping practices that promote and enhance plant and soil health and biodiversity are used. Whenever possible any use of pesticides, fertilizers and soil amendments leverages organic products.  This effort allows our residents and staff to enjoy the natural environment as nature intended.

Sustainable Landscaping results in:

  • Reduced water consumption
  • Elimination of fertilizers that could harm the Great Bay and other waterways.
  • Improved organic structure of our soils
  • Reduction of the RiverWoods Exeter carbon footprint
  • Increased carbon storage
  • Minimized contact by employees and residents with synthetic compounds

Going Even Greener

Sustainability has been one of our Core Values since the founding of RiverWoods Exeter. Rooted by that early commitment, both residents and staff are empowered to seek out and make changes which are happening every day.

  • Two hybrid cars and a fully-electric shuttle added to our fleet of vehicles
  • On-Campus bike-share program for residents and staff to use between our three communities in Exeter
  • Locally sourced fruits, meat, and vegetables
  • Home-grown organic garlic
  • Experimental greenhouse project that will lead to a permanent greenhouse for hydroponic vegetables and garden therapy programs.

Our combined efforts have resulted in the Green Alliance awarding RiverWoods Exeter their highest possible rating. Even with such assurances that we’re on the right track, we always strive to Be Better, ever more thoughtful and consistent. We’re exploring ways to be even greener in the future, which is where our community will always be looking.

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