RiverMead is a progressive, not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, which promotes an enriching, healthy retirement lifestyle, social interaction, and active involvement in the regional community. RiverMead responds to the needs of its residents by offering a lifecare program with quality housing and health care services.

Our Values

1. RiverMead is dedicated to retaining the intimate New England character.
2. Residents, staff, and all associated with RiverMead are treated with dignity and respect.
3. RiverMead is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle among its residents and staff.
4. RiverMead is committed to the long-term care of all its residents when they are no longer able to care for themselves.
5. RiverMead is dedicated to open, honest, and mutually respectful communication throughout the community.
6. RiverMead is dedicated to professional and sound financial management.

To be the leading provider of quality retirement living in New England.

Board of Trustees

John F. Dinkel, Jr. - Chairman
Audrey M. White - Vice Chair
Janet A. Brewer - Treasurer
Richard R. Fernald, ESQ - Secretary
Richard B. Dugger - Assistant Secretary
Elizabeth W. Billipp - Trustee
Rev. Matthew S. Crebbin - Trustee
Barbara Duckett, A.N.P., M.S. - Trustee
Peter L. Forssell, M.D. - Trustee
Janet S. Grant - Trustee
Joseph S. Hart - Trustee
Elaine R. Keating - Trustee
Drew Landry- Trustee
Owen D. Mathewson, M.D. - Trustee
D. Glyn Millard, M.D. - Trustee
Michael D. Redmond - Trustee
Robert Taft - Trustee

Accreditation

RiverMead received the award of accreditation through the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC), now known as CARF-CCAC in March 2002. CARF-CCAC accreditation is widely regarded as the "seal of approval" for continuing care retirement communities. CARF-CCAC awards public recognition to a community that, while carrying out its stated mission and purposes, meets industry-generated standards of excellence.

The Continuing Care Accreditation Commission was founded in 1985 and is the sole accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities. The accreditation process promotes and maintains quality and integrity in retirement housing.

The year-long process involved an extensive self-evaluation by RiverMead's management, staff, residents, and board of trustees, and an on-site evaluation by a CARF-CCAC review team. To receive accreditation, communities must meet standards of excellence in four main areas: governance and administration, financial resources and disclosure, resident life and services, and resident health and wellness.