The Edgewood Centre

The Edgewood Centre | Portsmouth, New Hampshire (NH) | Tel: (603) 436-0099

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Residents who choose The Edgewood Centre for skilled nursing or long term care services can avail themselves of a host of enjoyable activities, an outstanding on-site rehabilitation and wellness program, several different dining options, and an array of convenient medical and personal services.

All the Comforts of Home…and Then Some

For residents accessing Edgewood’s skilled rehabilitative services or the facility’s long term care or memory care programs, the goal is the same-we want our residents to feel comfortable in their surroundings and confident in their care. Resident rooms can be personalized with a favorite chair or dresser from home, artwork, and personal keepsakes. Specialized services are offered on-site, such as dental care, podiatry, and beauty, barber, and spa services. Taking care of yourself couldn’t be easier.

Recreation at Edgewood-Something for Everyone

Edgewood’s award-winning recreation program provides countless opportunities for socialization, learning, and enjoyment. A large and energetic staff provides an ever-changing array of activities seven days a week-everything from social events to sports, pet therapy to poetry writing. In keeping with Edgewood’s family-friendly philosophy, residents’ loved ones are always welcome at any Edgewood event.

Activities for Young and Old

Intergenerational activities are a hallmark of The Edgewood Centre. Edgewood’s residents host monthly community events, inviting area schoolchildren in for seasonal activities and family fun. In the fall, the residents and kids roast marshmallows over the campfire and take hayrides around the pond. Each spring, they hunt for Easter eggs on the lawn and plant flowers for Earth Day.

Have Bus, Will Travel

Residents journey each week on Edgewood’s wheelchair accessible bus to visit cultural events, local restaurants, and shopping centers. People particularly enjoy the scenic rides along New Hampshire’s spectacular coastline…with essential stops for ice cream along the way.

Edgewood Child Care: On-Site Sunshine and Laughter

The Edgewood Child Care Center provides care for children age six weeks to six years. The babies and children visit with the residents throughout the week and join them for exercise groups, craft activities, and parties. It’s one more way Edgewood feels like one big family-and a happy one at that.

Staying Healthy-Restorative Care and Wellness

Edgewood’s restorative rehab team specializes in working with residents to maximize mobility, strength, and flexibility. On-site physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are available for residents requiring more specialized skilled rehab services. In addition, many residents take advantage of Edgewood’s unique wellness program. Rehab staff members offer hands-on healing and care with Reiki, paraffin treatments, chi, and massage. These services are offered free of charge to residents, staff, and family members.

Dining at Edgewood: Delicious Daily Choices

Edgewood’s food service program is a great source of pride for the facility. Dietary professionals create healthy delicious menus that maximize resident choice and are served from satellite kitchens located in each of Edgewood’s three neighborhoods. On a typical morning, for example, residents can choose from hot buttered toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, freshly baked muffins, waffles, French toast, oatmeal, fresh fruit, danish, juices and hot beverages. Specific food preferences are honored and physicians’ diet orders are handled competently and accurately.

Lobster, Anyone?

One of the ways Edgewood is different from other facilities is our policy on family meals and celebrations. Family members are encouraged to eat with the residents whenever they like, free of charge. In addition, residents host special holiday meals in their own home, here at Edgewood. These events allow loved ones to easily gather with residents and to continue important family traditions. Families enjoy buffets and feasts at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and our New England Lobster Bake. As with all of Edgewood’s events, there is no charge for these celebrations.

A Personal Tour

If you would like further information about any of our amenities, you are welcome to contact us by e-mail or phone (603-436-0099.) Our receptionist will direct your call to someone who can talk with you and answer your questions.