The Edgewood Center sits at 928 South Street in Portsmouth, NH, where families have managed it since 1972, and you'll find it right at the second blinking yellow light on South Street, which folks can get to easily from Interstate 95, Route 33, and the Spaulding Turnpike, and once you're there you'll see it's got scenic New England seacoast views all around, and the place itself feels warm and home-like, built so residents can live safely and comfortably with dignity. Edgewood Center offers long-term care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation in a way that's careful and organized, and their nursing care includes award-winning short-stay rehab for people coming out of the hospital, helping them adjust before going home again, all in a supportive and relaxing place. The skilled nursing team handles diabetes management, wound care, and complex medical needs, and there's licensed in-house therapy for people who need strength recovery, plus hospice care for those who need that specific support. Staff take pride in a person-centered approach, making customized care plans based on each resident's needs and preferences, and over half the staff have stayed longer than five years, which helps build real relationships.
Edgewood Center puts a strong focus on mental health and behavioral care, with specialized programs and amenities for people needing mental health support, including crisis intervention and psychiatric emergencies; it's set up for both inpatient and outpatient treatment, and they take care to support stability and recovery at any stage, and that's true whether a person needs crisis stabilization or ongoing outpatient services, and even the youth and young adults have their own tailored programs. Residents with memory conditions get help in a family-like setting with a Life Enrichment Director looking out for activity choices, and everyone gets daily options like trivia groups, spiritual services, yoga, gardening clubs, and more, including chef-led home-cooked meals and snacks that meet dietary restrictions, plus there's always a library, a gym for professional therapy, a fitness center, and a pond-side courtyard for quiet time or group fun.
Rooms at Edgewood Center have two beds, two TVs, and a shared bathroom, and maintenance is all taken care of so you can just settle in, and there are comfortable apartments designed for convenience and privacy, but always with safety and independence in mind, which staff like the Director of Nurses and the Director of Rehabilitation help maintain. With three New Hampshire Quality of Life Awards to their name and a five-star rating from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Edgewood also has recognition as Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report, and that's alongside a history of expanding to meet more needs with more licensed beds and more programs, including resources about weight management, drug detoxification, and other health topics. The culture here holds to genuine, supportive relationships between staff and residents, aiming for wellness, independence, and meaningful daily living for everyone, and the setting is built as a true community with social, spiritual, physical and recreational groups that help people stay active and connected, while skilled staff and management from Green Tree Healthcare keep things compassionate, personal, and steady no matter what level or type of care's needed.
