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A+
Excellent

RIVERWOODS AT EXETER

6 WHITE OAK DRIVE · EXETER, NH 03833

6037724700 · Non profit - Corporation

8 beds16 residents142 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A+
Excellent
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
A+
Excellent
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

RIVERWOODS AT EXETER receives an overall staffing grade of A+ (Excellent). With 7.5922 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 3.70 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 20.41% compared to weekdays. The facility uses a moderate level of agency staff (12.55% of hours), suggesting some reliance on temporary workers.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 2 days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
📊Staffing levels are highly variable day to day (consistency score: 2.3142). This means the care experience can be very different depending on the day.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
Total Nurse HPRD
7.5922hrs/resident/day▲ 3.70
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.2524hrs/resident/day▲ 0.57
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
20.41%
8.057 weekday → 6.4124 weekend
⚠ Significant weekend reduction
Agency Staff
12.55%
15.56% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
2days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
3.6193hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
1.3076hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
2.3142std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Rockingham County Average+3.52 HPRD
4.07
07.59 HPRD
vs. New Hampshire State Average+3.63 HPRD
3.96
07.59 HPRD
vs. National Average+3.70 HPRD
3.90
07.59 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
RIVERWOODS AT EXETER ★
EXETER · This facility
—
A+
7.59221.2524★★★★★
EXETER CENTER
EXETER
3.7 mi
B
3.67190.8679★★★☆☆
Rockingham County Nursing Home
BRENTWOOD
4.3 mi
B
5.1060.6979★★★★☆
COLONIAL POPLIN NURSING HOME
FREMONT
7.3 mi
B
3.50120.5714★★★★★
OCEANSIDE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION
HAMPTON
8 mi
C
3.12140.875★★☆☆☆
WEBSTER AT RYE
RYE
10.5 mi
A
4.52140.7753★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
10
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Mar 6, 2025Health
2 deficiencies cited
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Mar 28, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
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Feb 24, 2023Health
7 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.