Celebrating Our Commitment to Inclusivity: RiverWoods Achieves Platinum Certification with SAGECare
We are thrilled and honored to announce that we have earned the prestigious Platinum Certification from SAGECare, a distinguished credential recognizing our commitment to fostering safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Achieving SAGECare Platinum status is a testament to the ongoing dedication of our entire team across the communities of The RiverWoods Group—RiverWoods Exeter, RiverWoods Durham, and RiverWoods Manchester. It reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring empathy, cultural sensitivity, and inclusive services that respect and affirm the diverse identities of all our residents and future residents.
To attain this esteemed certification, 80% of our staff completed specialized training designed to enhance their understanding and capabilities regarding LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency. Furthermore, our leadership team has undergone rigorous training, emphasizing our collective dedication from the very top of our organization.
Why does this matter?
At RiverWoods, we believe deeply in the power of inclusion. Achieving SAGECare Platinum Certification is more than a recognition—it is our promise to you and your loved ones. It ensures that every person who chooses RiverWoods will experience an environment where dignity, respect, and understanding are paramount.
We’re excited to share this news, not just as an achievement but as a continuous commitment to the well-being and happiness of all our residents. We invite our RiverWoods families, prospective residents, and the broader community to join us in celebrating this milestone.
Explore what makes RiverWoods uniquely inclusive and welcoming, and discover how we continually strive to enhance the lives of our residents. Visit www.riverwoodsnh.org to learn more about our communities and our enduring dedication to diversity and inclusion.
RiverWoods’ culture is shaped by our core values along with empathy, inclusion, and a strong sense of community.
About SAGECare:
SAGECare provides training and credentialing designed to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. Certification from SAGECare assures consumers that a community has actively engaged in meaningful training to provide respectful, informed, and welcoming services.