Cedarcrest

Please support Cedarcrest’s campaign to bring Wheels & Wonder to the children at Cedarcrest with upgraded adaptive bikes, swings, and walking slings! 

At Cedarcrest, we believe every child deserves the chance to explore the world on their own terms—whether that’s riding a bike, taking their first steps, or simply experiencing the joy of movement. This year, our NH Gives campaign, Wheels & Wonder, aims to raise critical funds to upgrade our fleet of adaptive bikes, walking slings, swings and other mobility equipment. These pieces of equipment are essential for the children we serve—children and young adults with complex medical and developmental needs who rely on specialized care to live, learn, and thrive. 

With your support, we’ll bring the latest innovations in adaptive equipment to Cedarcrest, enhancing safety, comfort, and access for our young riders and walkers. From high-performance adaptive tricycles to state-of-the-art walking slings that encourage strength and independence, these upgrades will allow us to better tailor mobility solutions to each child’s needs—and fuel their wonder as they discover what they can do. 

"Adaptive mobility equipment is more than a therapy tool, it's a gateway to adventure and exploration, building a child's confidence, strength, and sense of freedom." Jay Hayston, Cedarcrest President & CEO

Your gift helps bring mobility, joy, and independence to children with complex medical needs at Cedarcrest. Help us turn wheels into wings—and wonder into reality. 

Mission: Cedarcrest enriches the lives of children with complex medical and developmental needs, supports their families, and collaborates with other community providers to ensure a continuum of care.

Our state-of-the-art facility in Keene, NH serves children and youth (birth through 22 years) who are dependent on 24-hour nursing support, for short or long-term care . In addition to, or as a result of their medical circumstances, all of the children and youth experience the educational and communication challenges of significant cognitive impairment and profound deficits in adaptive behaviors. Children come with a range of complex medical diagnoses, including seizure disorders, neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, hypoxic and traumatic brain injuries, muscular dystrophies, orthopedic complications, and compromised digestive and respiratory systems, resulting in the need for feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and oxygen support.

Cedarcrest is the only post-acute provider in NH for children who are ventilator-dependent. Our respiratory therapist and nurses treat chronic lung conditions like asthma as well as acute conditions such as bronchitis and pneumonia. In 2024, nearly half of our residents were ventilator-dependent for a portion or all of each child's day. For some, however, their dependence is diminishing due to the success of our ventilator-weaning program.  In addition to residential care, the center also offers on-site special education and physical, occupational, and speech/communication therapies through the Cedarcrest School. 

Funds donated through the 2025 NH Gives campaign will support our Special Equipment Fund, ensuring every child at Cedarcrest has access to the latest innovations in adaptive equipment to meet their needs.

Learn more at www.cedarcrestcenter.org

Who We Are

Cedarcrest Center’s rich history as a 24-hour medical facility and school has laid a solid foundation for today’s work. A firm commitment to meet the needs of the children and their families, strong nursing, educational, and therapy services, and a warm, homelike environment are Cedarcrest Center’s building blocks, but the mortar is the caring, dedicated staff who have brought Cedarcrest Center this far.
Our Mission: Cedarcrest Center enriches the lives of children with complex medical and developmental needs, supports their families, and collaborates with other community providers to build a continuum of care.