Nursing homes in Exeter, NH
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Exeter, part of the Rockingham area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Exeter, New Hampshire, have access to two nursing home facilities within the 03833 ZIP code, maintaining an average overall rating of four stars according to CMS Care Compare data. Located in Rockingham County, the local options include RiverWoods at Exeter, which currently holds the top five-star designation. Families can utilize these standardized quality rankings to evaluate clinical performance and care standards across all available long-term care locations in the area.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Exeter
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Exeter
- All homes in Exeter score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Exeter
| RIVERWOODS AT EXETER THE RIVERWOODS COMPANY AT EXETER NEW HAMPSHIRE · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| EXETER CENTER GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.