The Lodge at RiverWoods Manchester extends an enthusiastic welcome to Director of Health Services, Melissa Veilleux. Originally from Indiana, her family moved to New Hampshire when she was a teenager and she’s called New England home ever since. Melissa brings nearly 20 years of Nursing and Healthcare Administration experience.

Melissa earned her BSN from River College and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Salem International University. Her varied experience in Nursing ranges from Medical Surgery to Oncology Nursing and even specializing in Women and Infants. She brings knowledge and expertise from Southern NH Medical Center, and Elliot Hospital in Manchester becoming a Nurse Supervisor and then Manager in each department.

Melissa shares, “RiverWoods has a great reputation, and I am looking forward to this opportunity.”

About The Lodge

At RiverWoods Manchester, you don’t have to worry about the increasing costs of long-term care. As an Independent Resident, you can rest easy knowing that if your needs change you will get guaranteed care in three different levels, right within the community at a cost well below the market rate.

Your care is not “one size fits all”.  We design a person-centered plan for how you can reach your highest level of independence to enjoy life to the fullest. At RiverWoods Manchester, when you need care, you simply move down the hall to our Health Center. The Lodge is an award-winning Assisted Living within the vibrant community of RiverWoods Manchester. Our stellar reputation can be attributed to RiverWoods’ philosophy of person-centered care.

All Independent Living residents receive 30 free days of respite care each year in the Lodge. Many residents utilize this care to recover from surgery or short-term illness. Receive high-quality care, and then return to your independent home — your community stays with you.

Schedule a tour to meet The Director of Health Services, tour the Lodge and learn more about all the ways RiverWoods Manchester is a smart plan.