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Riverside Rest Home

276 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

Nursing Home
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(800) 780-8101

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(603) 742-1348

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $10,220

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $10,653
  • Average State Price: $11,621
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Riverside Rest Home Description

    Riverside Rest Home is one of the top nursing homes in New Hampshire. Since 1867, we’ve provided quality, individualized long-term supportive care to the citizens of Strafford County. In our 215-bed facility, we tailor all our services to fit each resident’s needs. We want everyone to feel safe, comfortable and capable of living life to the fullest.

    If you’re struggling to find a trusted nursing home for you or a loved one, don’t stress. Contact Riverside Rest Home today. We’re known around the area for our high-quality service and exceptional care. We host a variety of activities and events, too. You or your loved one can enjoy.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    7.0
    Riverside Rest Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 25 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 10 communities in Dover
  • Ranking in State: 140 out of 152 communities in NH
  • Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the care facility present a mixed picture, with several families expressing satisfaction with the care provided to their loved ones, while others raise serious concerns.

    • Several reviewers commend the facility for its dedicated and professional staff, noting particularly good care for residents with conditions such as stroke and advanced Multiple Sclerosis. The staff is described as compassionate, attentive, and engaged in developing comprehensive care programs with families.
    • One reviewer, who became a volunteer at the facility following a positive experience with a family member's care, praises the cleanliness of the facility and the variety of activities available to residents. They highlight the staff's efforts to bring joy to residents, including acquiring an adaptive bike for a resident with cerebral palsy.
    • However, other reviews express significant dissatisfaction, citing issues such as unresponsiveness to phone calls, lack of bathing protocols, and defensive staff. Concerns about excessive medication without proper review and a lack of medical attention are also mentioned. One reviewer alleges negligence leading to a family member's death.
    • There are reports of theft, with one family member listing specific items stolen from their loved one's room, describing the situation as unacceptable and disrespectful.
    • Another review criticizes the facility for being more focused on money than patient care, suggesting a lack of genuine concern for residents' well-being.
    • Despite these criticisms, some families report a very positive experience, highlighting the warm and welcoming nature of the staff and their professionalism and care.

    In summary, while there are heartfelt endorsements of the care provided by some staff members, significant concerns about the facility's operations and treatment of residents have been raised by other reviewers.


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    Health

    Hospice care

    Licensed nursing

    Supportive care

    Registered nurses

    Personal hygiene


    Activities

    Golf tournament

    A variety of activities


    Community Amenities

    Unlimited visiting hours

    In-house mailing service


    Room Amenities

    Cable hookups in each room

    Access to personal hygiene supplies



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 1, 1995
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 215
    Total current residents: 142
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $7995


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-15 2022-12-16 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2021-01-26 2021-02-17 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2021-01-26 2021-02-17 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-01-26 2021-02-17 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-08-12 $7,345
    2021-09-27 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Dover which is 3.6 miles away and has a population of 30,880 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $80,639, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 29
      • Average Temperature: 51.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 198 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.46 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.48 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Aldi
    3.0 miles away
    Shaw's
    3.0 miles away
    Hannaford
    3.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    3.2 miles away
    Dover Natural Marketplace
    3.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Dover
    3.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Sixth / Whittier Sts. Outbound
    2.6 miles away
    Sixth St. / Hillcrest Dr.
    3.0 miles away
    Shaws
    3.1 miles away
    Sixth / Horne Sts. Outbound
    3.1 miles away
    Central Ave. (Wentworth-Douglass Hospital) Southbound
    3.3 miles away

    Banks

    Northeast Credit Union
    1.9 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    2.8 miles away
    TD Bank
    2.8 miles away
    Bank of New Hampshire
    3.0 miles away
    Western Union ATM
    3.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Wentworth Health Partners - Adult & Children's medicine
    1.9 miles away
    Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
    3.3 miles away
    Frisbie Memorial Hospital
    5.5 miles away
    Portsmouth Regional Hospital
    12.9 miles away
    York Hospital
    15.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    2.9 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.0 miles away
    CVS
    3.9 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    8.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Wentworth-Douglass Community Dental Center
    3.3 miles away
    Richard W. Miller Orthodontist
    3.4 miles away
    Healthy Smiles
    3.5 miles away
    Belknap Dental Associates
    3.6 miles away
    Great Bay Dental Care
    9.3 miles away

    Parks

    Dover
    1.7 miles away
    Long Hill Memorial Park
    2.1 miles away
    Beckwith Park
    2.8 miles away
    Barrington
    3.1 miles away
    East Barrington
    3.1 miles away

    Places of Worship

    The Church On The Plains
    20.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Eliot Commons
    10.4 miles away
    Maine Kittery Outlets
    12.7 miles away

    Culture

    The Strand
    3.6 miles away
    Rotary Arts Pavillion
    3.7 miles away
    Gazebo / Bandstand
    5.8 miles away
    Newmarket Millspace
    9.5 miles away
    Ben Tzvi
    11.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
    2.0 miles away
    Crossroads Diner
    2.4 miles away
    Millo's Pizza and Grill
    2.7 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    2.8 miles away
    Dante's Bistro, Bar and Grill
    2.9 miles away

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