Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Nashua, NH
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Nashua, NH
Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua is on West Hollis Street in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 131-bed assisted living and memory care community that has been operating under the Benchmark Senior Living brand for 28 years. The two-story building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments, plus dedicated memory care studios for residents with cognitive support needs. The surrounding area scores a 12 for walkability, so transportation is a necessity for most outings, though the community provides scheduled transportation on-site. Michelle Bianchi is Administrator.
Around-the-clock staffing with licensed nurses and CNAs is in place, and the Mind & Memory Care program structures support for memory care residents specifically. Rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and respite care are also available. Meals come from chef-prepared seasonal menus, with a private dining room for family gatherings. Programming runs across music, arts, crafts, and exercise, with both group and individual options.
The physical footprint backs up the programming. Outdoor courtyards, walking paths and landscaped gardens, a demonstration kitchen, a general store, a hair salon, a recreation room, and a computer room with internet access are all on the premises. Housekeeping and linen service are included. The community is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible, and St. Joseph Hospital is under two miles away.
At 131 beds with a dedicated memory care component, a named memory care program, and a broad amenity and services profile, Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua is among the more fully resourced assisted living options in the Nashua area for families weighing both assisted living and memory care needs in one location.
131-bed community Rank #16 / 164Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 164 homes we track in New Hampshire for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Hampshire facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
29 years in operation Rank #12 / 134Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 134 homes we track in New Hampshire for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New Hampshire facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #141 / 190Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 190 homes we track in New Hampshire for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Hampshire facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: C- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeSupported Residential Care Facility
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2025
CountyHillsborough
License Number4354
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua is administered by Michelle Bianchi.
Wheelchair Accessible
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Mind & Memory Care
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Garden
Salon
Scheduled Transportation
Recreation Area
Community Kitchen
Dining
Internet Access
General Store
ActivitiesActivities and programming for groups or individuals including music, crafts, arts, and exercise classes
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Nashua's city center to Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.84 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the NH Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua | AL MC RC | Nashua | 131
Facility
131
NH AVG
69
Rank
#16 / 164 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NH AVG
37
Rank
#141 / 190 | Studio / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
NH AVG
7
Rank
#12 / 134 | C- | Michelle Bianchi |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings | AL MC RC | Nashua | 131
Facility
131
NH AVG
69
Rank
#16 / 164 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NH AVG
37
Rank
#141 / 190 | Studio / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
NH AVG
7
Rank
#12 / 134 | C- | Michelle Bianchi |
| Langdon Place of Nashua | AL MC | Nashua | 105
Facility
105
NH AVG
69
Rank
#37 / 164 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
NH AVG
37
Rank
#106 / 190 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#29 / 134 | - | Heather M Macneil |
| Fairview Senior Living | AL MC NH RC SNF | Hudson | 101
Facility
101
NH AVG
69
Rank
#42 / 164 | No |
43
Facility
43
NH AVG
37
Rank
#70 / 190 | - | - | A+ | Stephan Pazulski |
| The Courville at Nashua | AL MC NH SNF | Nashua | 94
Facility
94
NH AVG
69
Rank
#48 / 164 | No |
57
Facility
57
NH AVG
37
Rank
#46 / 190 | - | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#29 / 134 | - | Jeff C Ekberg |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua
Is Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua in a walkable area?
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua?
According to NH state health department records, Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua's license number is 4354.
How long has Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua been in business?
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua?
Yes, Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua?
Michelle Bianchi is the administrator of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua.
How many beds does Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua have?
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua has 131 beds.
Are there photos of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua?
Yes — there are 21 photos of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua in the photo gallery on this page.
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