The Arbors of Bedford
The Arbors of Bedford is a Memory Care Home in New Hampshire
The Arbors of Bedford is a Memory Care Home in New Hampshire
The Arbors of Bedford
The Arbors of Bedford is a Memory Care Home in New Hampshire
The Arbors of Bedford is a Memory Care Home in New Hampshire
Overview of The Arbors of Bedford
Based in the inviting community of Bedford, MH, the Arbors of Bedford is a respected senior living community offering memory care and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations including The Manchester Studio, The Bedford Studio, and The Merrimack Shared Studio. Focusing on memory care, residents can receive personalized, 24/7 needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and other thoughtfully designed programs based on the immediate needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with personalized services are also available for respite care.
Committed to providing a loving and caring environment, the community offers excellent amenities and services to maximize its residents’ living experience. These are categorized into specialized sensory dining, secure common spaces, therapeutic experiences, and support of care providers. The Arbors of Bedford proudly stands as a premier senior living community for memory care.
Home Information
The Arbors of Bedford
89-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
13 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 14 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Supported Residential Care Facility
License Date
January 10, 2025
License Expiration
September 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
3922
County:
Hillsborough
Ownership & operating entity
The Arbors of Bedford is administrated by SHANNON M BERNIER.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Lori Dodge, Executive Director
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Arbors of Bedford
Memory Care
Respite Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Studio
1
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5.9 miles from city center
70 Hawthorne Dr, Bedford, NH 03110
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration.Compare Memory Care around Manchester
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AL
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MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
24/7 care needed
Concord
90
No
-
2
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Bedford Falls
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
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No
F
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The Arbors of Bedford
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Bedford
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Yes
-
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Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living
AL
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The Birches at Concord
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Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New Hampshire Seniors
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.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Hampshire Seniors
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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