Frequently Asked Questions

  • A primary assessment by trained LPE staff will be conducted prior to admission to determine what a resident's needs will be. Assessments are ongoing every 6 months or if there is a substantial change in a resident's care needs.

  • Yes, respite stays (30 days minimum) can occur based on apartment availability. A furnished living space with cable will be provided for a respite stay.

  • Staff to resident ratio varies based on the area of the community and the needs of our residents.

  • LPE offers traditional assisted living, memory care, and an independent lifestyle.

  • Many of our residents are able to stay at LPE until end of life. However, the ability to self-evacuate needs to be met until then.

  • Residents are free to make their own choices from our restaurant style dining room, but we do not modify food textures. We are able to accommodate vegetarians and gluten-free diets.

  • Yes, all apartments are unfurnished. It's important to set up your apartment to feel at home.

  • Residents are able to bring their vehicles to LPE. The vehicles must be operational and registered. A spare set of keys will be required to be held by our maintenance team to move vehicles for snow removal.

  • LPE has a visiting primary care, physical and occupational therapies, geriatric psychiatry, lab services, and pharmacy delivery.

  • Residents of LPE can keep their primary care physician in the community or may switch to our in-house partner for primary care services.

  • LPE is an evacuation community. All residents need to be able to physically descend stairs independently and leave the building in the event of a fire or disaster. Given this requirement, however, LPE remains a true assisted living and a very active and social senior living community.

  • Yes, we have a small dog and cat policy and if a resident can care for their pet independently and if the pet is approved by management as a reasonable community pet.

  • LPE is a private pay community. Medicare does not pay for any assisted living, and most facilities that accept Medicaid are nursing homes.

  • If a resident gets within 6-9 months away from running out of private pay funds, we ask that they reach out to a member of our community for guidance on what their next step could be.

  • LPE is Exeter's original senior living community. We have been part of the Exeter community for 40 years. LPE's residents are active, which translates to a very vibrant social community. Our apartments are spacious and have full kitchens. We also have an indoor heated pool for residents to enjoy with friends, family, and other residents.