News & Updates

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

January 23-29 is National Activity Professionals Week. This week, Rockingham County joins senior living communities across the United States in recognizing the essential role of activity professionals in long-term care settings. The theme for National Activity Professional Week 2023 is “Adventure Awaits.”

RCRNC recently partnered with Greg West Photography to film 3D virtual tours of the dedicated Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living Community. These self-guided walkthroughs allow anyone to explore the spaces at their own convenience with a simple click of a button.