News & Updates

Senior Director of Long-Term Care Services, Jason Smith, has joined the Board of Trustees at Riverwoods Exeter, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Smith brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise that will be invaluable to the Riverwoods organization.

Rockingham County Rehabilitation, Nursing Center, and Assisted Living Community is proud to announce that they have joined the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth as a new member. This partnership will allow Rockingham County’s senior living communities to further connect with the local community and support the growth and development of the Greater Portsmouth area.

Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is proud to announce that it has received a deficiency-free health inspection from the State of New Hampshire Department

Rockingham County is pleased to announce the addition of four new hospice rooms to the long-term care community. These rooms will be specifically designed to provide comfort to residents during end of life care. Rockingham County has partnered with Wellesley Design Consultants to complete the redesign of the hospice rooms.

Rockingham County Rehabilitation, Nursing Center, and Assisted Living Community is excited to announce the a new dance therapy program for residents. This new program will provide seniors with a fun and engaging way to improve their physical and mental health.

Rockingham County Rehabilitation, Nursing Center and Assisted Living Community’s Director of Nursing, Michele Melanson Schmitt, MSN, RN and Nurse Practitioner, Donna Roe, DNP, APRN-BC, have each been selected to receive Excellence in Nursing Awards from New Hampshire Magazine.

Activity Coordinator Kenneth Wing, CTRS has received his Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). The CDP is the earned credential that recognizes the highest standard in Alzheimer’s and dementia education has been achieved.

Rockingham County Rehabilitation, Nursing Center and Assisted Living Community has purchased a cutting-edge resident engagement technology called the Tovertafel. The Tovertafel is an interactive game system designed specifically for older adults living with dementia.

BRENTWOOD – The Ernest P. Barka Assisted Living Community, owned and operated by Rockingham County, New Hampshire, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Over