American House Keene
American House Keene is an Independent Living Home in New Hampshire
American House Keene is an Independent Living Home in New Hampshire
American House Keene
American House Keene is an Independent Living Home in New Hampshire
American House Keene is an Independent Living Home in New Hampshire
Overview of American House Keene
American House Keene, located in Keene, NH, is a senior living community which offers independent living accommodations and amenities, as well as assisted living services. Their independent living program provides residents with a worry free and maintenance free lifestyle through a variety of services and amenities. This includes housekeeping and laundry services, daily trash pickup, and personal transportation services.
Additionally, this pet friendly community also offers other conveniences and amenities within the apartments and the community. Their restaurant-style dining offers chef-prepared meals that satisfies both the taste buds and the body, and their full sized refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher in the apartments, ensures that if residents crave for something they personally prepare, they have the basic tools to create it.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
144
144-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Assist Living/Residential Care Facility
License Date
November 18, 2025
License Expiration
October 31, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
4898
County:
Cheshire
Ownership & operating entity
American House Keene is administrated by HILARY SEIFER.
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Additional Policies & Features
Housekeeping:
Yes
Linen Service:
Yes
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Robust calendar of activities and events.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Stays, Coordination of Hospice Care
Religious Services
Spiritual services
Operating Hours
Open 24/7
Pricing & Financial Information
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals.
Meals Included
Yes
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at American House Keene
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Hospice Care
Respite Care
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration.Compare Assisted Living around Keene
American House Keene
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
RC
Respite Care
Keene
144
Yes
59
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Riverglen
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
NH 03561
60
No
75
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Emerald House
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Keene
10
No
95
Private Rooms
RiverWoods Manchester
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Manchester
-
Yes
11
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Prospect-Woodward Health Center at Hillside Village
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Keene
-
No
7
1 Bed / Studio
Living Spaces & Floor Plans
Studio floor plan
Download PDF1 Bedroom floor plan 485 sqft
Download PDF1 Bedroom floor plan 545 sqft
Download PDF1 Bedroom floor plan 555 sqft
Download PDF2 Bedroom floor plan 770 sqft
Download PDF2 Bedroom floor plan 840 sqft
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0.6 mile from city center
197 Water St, Keene, NH 03431
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Choices for Independence
NH Medicaid CFI Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- NH Specifics: Small state; rural access emphasis.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), home aides.
NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center
NH ServiceLink
- General: Age 60+, New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- NH Specifics: Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.
- Services: Care coordination, respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Old Age Assistance (OAA)
New Hampshire Old Age Assistance
- General: Age 65+, NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.
- Asset Limits: $1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).
- NH Specifics: Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.
- Services: Cash (~$50-$200/month) for living costs (e.g., rent, utilities, care support).
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- NH Specifics: 13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NH Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NH resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NH Specifics: Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.
- Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,200/season), weatherization, emergency fuel ($450 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
New Hampshire SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NH resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- NH Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NH Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief
New Hampshire Property Tax Relief
- General: Age 65+ prioritized, NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.
- NH Specifics: Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.
- Services: Tax relief (~$100-$500/year) to offset housing costs, indirectly aiding care funding.
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NH Medicaid CFI Waiver
Choices for Independence
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NH Specifics:Small state; rural access emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), home aides.
NH ServiceLink
NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- NH Specifics:Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Care coordination, respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
New Hampshire Old Age Assistance
Old Age Assistance (OAA)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.
- Asset Limits:$1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).
- NH Specifics:Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$50-$200/month) for living costs (e.g., rent, utilities, care support).
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- NH Specifics:13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NH Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NH resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NH Specifics:Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,200/season), weatherization, emergency fuel ($450 max).
New Hampshire SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NH resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- NH Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NH Specifics:High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
New Hampshire Property Tax Relief
NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ prioritized, NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
- Income Limits (2025):~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.
- NH Specifics:Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax relief (~$100-$500/year) to offset housing costs, indirectly aiding care funding.
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