As you begin to enjoy retirement, you might be thinking about what’s next and ultimately, how you want to live out your life. You may start asking yourself: How can I get involved and meet new people now that I’m retired? What happens if I’m injured at home and can’t call for help? Do I really need to make dinner again tonight?

These questions are common when thinking about your retirement lifestyle. Choosing a retirement living community is a big step in helping you live your best life.

RiverWoods is New Hampshire’s premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with three unique locations across the state. Each location offers a variety of living options, amenities, and care services available to residents. 

Whether you’re searching for retirement living close to home or exploring 55 and over communities in NH, RiverWoods provides three distinct communities for you or your loved one to call home.

Three Vibrant Communities Across New Hampshire

RiverWoods offers three communities across New Hampshire, each with its own unique appeal. Learn more about each community below.

RiverWoods Exeter

Nestled on 200 acres, RiverWoods Exeter has its own three unique neighborhoods, The Woods, The Ridge, and The Boulders. Established in 1994, this community offers wooded trails that lead down to the river, lush gardens, and organized kayaking. Plus, easy access to the historic town of Exeter means there is always something for residents to do.

RiverWoods Manchester

RiverWoods Manchester offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant retirement living community surrounded by nature, yet just minutes from New Hampshire’s largest city. Residents enjoy close proximity to area attractions such as the Currier Museum of Art, Palace Theatre, Southern New Hampshire University Arena, and Manchester’s growing culinary scene. Meanwhile, the peaceful campus setting provides a quiet retreat for those who prefer a more relaxed pace.

RiverWoods Durham

RiverWoods Durham offers a genuinely unique retirement experience where the dynamic RiverWoods lifestyle intersects with the intellectual energy of the University of New Hampshire. This location appeals to lifelong learners, educators, and anyone who values staying mentally engaged and culturally connected. The scenic New Hampshire seacoast and downtown Durham are just minutes away.

Comprehensive Living Options for Every Stage

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) or Life Care communities give you peace of mind that you or your loved one will be cared for, no matter how needs might change. At RiverWoods, our living options include independent living, assisted living, memory support, and enhanced assisted living (skilled nursing).

Independent Living

When you’re ready to embrace a vibrant, worry-free lifestyle, independent living at RiverWoods offers the perfect solution. Your days could be filled without the burden of home maintenance—no more fixing roofs, shoveling snow, or mowing lawns. This includes housekeeping services, chef-prepared meals, and transportation to local attractions, shopping, and appointments.

RiverWoods provides a diverse selection of home styles designed for today’s lifestyle. Choose from spacious apartments ranging from cozy one-bedroom units to expansive two-bedroom apartments with dens, each featuring modern finishes and open floor plans that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. You’ll be surrounded by physical, social, academic, and cultural opportunities—from lectures to card games and art studios.

Assisted Living

When or if you need assistance with activities of daily living—such as bathing, dressing, medication management, or mobility support—assisted living at RiverWoods provides the compassionate care you need while preserving your highest level of independence.

Each resident works with caring, knowledgeable professionals who design an individualized care plan specific to their situation. The assistance is person-centered, meaning it’s built around you. Whether you need help getting ready in the morning, managing medications, or navigating from place to place, the experienced team at RiverWoods treats every resident with respect and compassion.

Memory Care

For residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other forms of memory loss, memory care at RiverWoods offers a secure, compassionate environment explicitly designed to support memory and cognitive function. The caring, knowledgeable professionals provide specialized programming that goes beyond basic care to create meaningful engagement and preserve quality of life.

These memory support neighborhoods are open and staffed 24 hours a day, ensuring that if a resident is looking for a midnight snack, the team is there to help. The dedicated memory care team is trained to manage advanced dementia, wandering behaviors, and other challenges with patience and expertise. 

Beyond medical oversight, residents benefit from music, art, and pet therapy, as well as innovative technology programs designed to stimulate cognitive function and create joyful moments throughout the day. 

Enhanced Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Care

When more comprehensive medical care is needed, RiverWoods provides nursing care with professionals you can trust. The skilled nursing services deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and experienced care seven days a week, ensuring that residents with complex medical needs receive the highest standard of attention.

What sets RiverWoods apart is the continuity of care within a familiar environment. Residents don’t have to leave the community they know when their healthcare needs increase. Instead, they’re cared for by the same trusted professionals they’ve come to know, in a place where they feel safe and comfortable.

Amenities That Enhance Daily Life

Without the burden of home maintenance, housekeeping, or cooking your own meals, you’ll have time to meet new friends, participate in activities, and make the most of your time. Our residents benefit from the wide variety of amenities and convenient services.

At RiverWoods, we’re committed to providing our residents with outstanding cuisine and exceptional service through our dining services. In each of our communities, our chef-prepared meals are sure to delight your taste buds. With multiple dining venues, we offer a wide range of nutritional offerings.

Each community offers a large fitness center with professional equipment. A range of group fitness classes is available, including yoga and strength training. At select locations, indoor pools are also available for resident use.

Arts studios and creative programming let residents express themselves, meet fellow residents, and try new activities. Proximity to cultural attractions, such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, University of New Hampshire events, and Manchester theaters, allows for connection through the arts. 

Extensive wood trails make all our RiverWoods communities great for nearby walking and hiking. Beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens provide a serene backdrop for yard games or a stroll at any time of day. Residents can even use the raised garden beds to plant flowers or veggies throughout the seasons.

Our active social calendar is always full of new and diverse programming. From workshop spaces to hobby rooms, residents are sure to find something new to experience every day with a variety of activities.

All our RiverWoods campuses offer pet-friendly accommodations, so don’t forget to bring your furry friend along when you move!

The Lifecare Advantage and Financial Benefits

Imagine not having to worry about moving to a different senior living community if your needs change. As a CCRC or Life Care community, RiverWoods offers a range of care options, including guaranteed long-term healthcare when you need it.

When you move into an independent living home, RiverWoods will provide your housing and healthcare needs for your lifetime. You can let go of homeownership worries and gain peace of mind knowing you have chosen a smart place for the future.

Joining a Life Care community gives you or your loved one financial security. Through this plan, residents can lock in discounted costs for multiple levels of care. It’s more affordable than you think and gives you peace of mind knowing your future care is covered, regardless of what happens.

RiverWoods stands as northern New England’s largest not-for-profit CCRC network, with decades of experience serving active adults. For those exploring over 55 communities in NH, the Life Care model means you can plan once and rest easy by locking in today’s rates while ensuring access to future care.

Your Peaceful Retirement is Calling

With numerous different living options across three beautiful locations in New Hampshire, RiverWoods has both what you need and want in retirement. Our continuum of care allows residents to age in place with dignity.

Choosing RiverWoods for your retirement means joining a vibrant community where our residents can live their best lives. Whether they are meeting new people or rediscovering once-loved activities, there’s always something new to do at RiverWoods.

Visit our website to schedule a tour or learn more about which community fits your lifestyle. Discover why so many residents say they wish they had made the move to RiverWoods sooner.