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Best Independent Living in Exeter, New Hampshire

5 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in Exeter. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 136 public reviews.

  • 5communities
  • 4.3average rating, 5 rated
  • 136family reviews read

Best-rated independent living in Exeter

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Langdon Place of Exeter

    4.7 (36 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

    Families describe Langdon Place of Exeter as a warm, well-staffed community where residents feel safe, supported, and quickly at home, with especially high praise for the nursing team, responsiveness, and personal…

  2. 2

    Exeter Senior Citizens Center

    4.6 (21 reviews)· Independent Living

    Exeter Senior Citizens Center is a weekday drop-in center for older adults in Exeter, New Hampshire, offering activities, meals, and transportation rather than residential housing. Reviewers consistently praise it as a…

  3. 3

    Riverwoods At Exeter

    4.4 (52 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 8 units

    Families describe RiverWoods At Exeter as a highly regarded continuing care community where residents move through independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing without leaving campus, often staying happy and…

  4. 4

    RiverWoods Exeter The Ridge

    4.3 (9 reviews)· Independent Living

    There is very little detailed review information available for RiverWoods Exeter The Ridge, but the community holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on nine Google reviews. No specific feedback text, amenities, or pricing…

  5. 5

    River Run 55+ Manufactured Home Community

    3.3 (18 reviews)· Independent Living

    River Run is a 55+ manufactured home community in Exeter, NH, where residents own their homes but pay a monthly land/lot fee to the property owner. Reviews are split: some residents describe a quiet, well-kept spot near…

What families say about independent living in Exeter

Counted across the review summaries of 5 Exeter communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 40%
  • Activities and social life 40%
  • Communication with families 40%
  • Value for money 40%
  • Well staffed 20%

Concerns raised

  • Cost and billing 60%
  • Building and upkeep 40%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 20%
  • Food and dining 20%

“I’ve lived at Langdon Place of Exeter for almost 3 years and I’ve found it to be a perfect fit for my needs! I have a history of numerous falls and I’ve found the response and care here has been ideal for me!”

“Riverwoods is a top notch place. We install custom closets and cabinetry, for master closets , guest closets, linen closets, coat closets, pantries, laundry, entertainment centers, etc. Riverwoods staff are exceptional, gracious, and very good at what they do. Top to bottom”

Independent Living in Exeter: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: outdoor patio (4), private rooms (3), cable or satellite tv (3), 24-hour staff (3), housekeeping (3), emergency call system (3).

Independent Living near Exeter

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Portsmouth10.6 mi154.5 / 5
Newburyport, Massachusetts11.7 mi64.2 / 5
Dover15 mi144.4 / 5
Haverhill, Massachusetts15.2 mi214.2 / 5
Salem19 mi64.5 / 5
Derry19.4 mi73.4 / 5
Methuen, Massachusetts20.4 mi114.2 / 5
Lawrence, Massachusetts21.8 mi124.1 / 5

All of New Hampshire: Independent Living in New Hampshire. Closer to home? Compare independent living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Exeter, 136 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

Reading on this

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Independent Living in Exeter: Common Questions

How many independent living communities are in Exeter, New Hampshire?

MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in Exeter, New Hampshire, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which independent living communities in Exeter are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Langdon Place of Exeter (4.7★, 36 ratings), Exeter Senior Citizens Center (4.6★, 21 ratings), Riverwoods At Exeter (4.4★, 52 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Exeter?

Beyond independent living, Exeter has assisted living (3 communities), memory care (2 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate independent living in Exeter?

Families rate Exeter independent living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 136 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Exeter independent living communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 Exeter communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 40%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%), communication with families (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (60%), building and upkeep (40%), staffing levels and turnover (20%).