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Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH

Riverside Rest Home is a nursing home community in Dover, NH.

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Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH

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  • Outdoors

    Entrance to a residential complex with well-maintained landscaping.

  • Decor

    A white gazebo adorned with scarecrow decorations, set in a sunny outdoor park, capturing the essence of autumn festivities.

  • Building

    Exterior view of a nursing home with a green sign and American flag.

  • Trees

    A green sign for 'Riverside Home' stands in front of a brick building surrounded by trees and an American flag.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

  • Garden

    A beautifully landscaped garden with a stone-bordered flower bed and a paved pathway.

  • Entrance

    A residential building featuring greenery and an American flag at its entrance.

  • Flag

    The main entrance of Riverside Rest Home, featuring the flag and signage.

  • Nursing Home

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276 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 28 reviews
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Overall Review of Riverside Rest Home

common 15 reviews mention this

Care is often described as kind

Many reviewers describe staff as caring and responsive to residents.

Across multiple reviews, families describe staff as warm, professional, and attentive, including nurses, aides, and social workers. Several note ongoing communication and the way staff work with residents in different stages of health, including dementia-related care. Some reviews also acknowledge staffing stress or workload, but still describe staff effort and compassion in daily care.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cleanliness issues come up

Some reviewers report serious cleanliness and hygiene problems.

A few reviews describe the facility as having cleanliness issues serious enough to stand out during visits, including public restrooms and hygiene concerns. Another reviewer emphasizes that the cleanliness problem was not a one-time event, describing persistent issues with restroom cleaning and maintenance.

common 2 reviews mention this

Dining quality feels mixed

Dining quality is viewed very differently by residents and families.

One reviewer highlights the cafeteria and says the food was good, along with a comfortable space to lounge and interact. Another reviewer says food quality has changed over time and also raises concerns about residents not getting enough time to eat and the timing of service and cleanup.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Medication and medical attention concerns

Some reviewers raise concerns about medication and medical oversight.

A review describes problems with medical attention and medication management, including claims about lack of doctors evaluation and giving too much medication without appropriate review. Another review discusses how medications are handled on a schedule that may not match individual instructions, describing this as a standardized rather than individualized approach.

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Activities and social support matter

Residents and families often mention activities and engagement.

Several reviewers point to an active activities program, including day-to-day engagement like cards, bingo, movie nights, and scheduled outings. Multiple reviews also tie involvement to support from the social work team and regular updates for families. Even among reviews that are more critical overall, the activities department is singled out as working to keep residents engaged.

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Features

Housing

  • 215 resident community capacity 215 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Adults & Children's Medicine of Dover (1.9 miles)
  • Lallana, Enrico C, Md - Coastal Neurology Service (2.3 miles)
  • Barrington Health Center (2.6 miles)
  • Endocrinology & Diabetes Consultants (2.7 miles)
  • Women's Life Imaging Center (2.7 miles)
  • Bellamy Lab (2.7 miles)
  • Sound Advice Hearing Centers (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub (2.6 miles)
  • Applebee's (2.6 miles)
  • Tucker's (2.7 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.8 miles)
  • Garrison City Beerworks (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Aroma Joes (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's Coffee (3.1 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (5.1 miles)
  • The Works Café (5.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Care Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Frisbie Memorial Hospital (5.7 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.4 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Bellamy Park (3.6 miles)
  • Guppey Park (4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Next Level Church (4 miles)
  • St George's Episcopal Church (5.9 miles)
  • Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church (6.5 miles)

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