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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.
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About This Community
The Arbors of Bedford is administered by Shannon M Bernier.
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2.7 miles from city center
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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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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| Hanover Hill Health Care Center | MC NH PC RC SNF | Manchester (Hanover Hill) | 124
Facility
124
NH AVG
83
Rank
#11 / 78 | No |
59
Facility
59
NH AVG
31
Rank
#11 / 78 | - | 56
Facility
56
NH AVG
10
Rank
#1 / 69 | A+ | Nha Lori J Mc Intire |
| Benchmark at Bedford Falls | MC AL RC | Bedford | 114
Facility
114
NH AVG
83
Rank
#14 / 78 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
NH AVG
31
Rank
#35 / 78 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
NH AVG
10
Rank
#8 / 69 | - | April J Lyons |
| Bedford Falls | MC AL RC | Bedford | 114
Facility
114
NH AVG
83
Rank
#14 / 78 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
NH AVG
31
Rank
#39 / 78 | studio / 1 bed | 29
Facility
29
NH AVG
10
Rank
#8 / 69 | - | April J Lyons |
| Bowman Place at Olde Bedford | MC AL RC | Bedford | 150
Facility
150
NH AVG
83
Rank
#6 / 78 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
NH AVG
31
Rank
#42 / 78 | studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
10
Rank
#22 / 69 | - | Alicia M Nordin |
| The Arbors of Bedford | MC RC | Bedford | 89
Facility
89
NH AVG
83
Rank
#30 / 78 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
NH AVG
31
Rank
#51 / 78 | Studio | 13
Facility
13
NH AVG
10
Rank
#19 / 69 | - | Shannon M Bernier |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other NH memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Hampshire
The Arbors of Bedford is in Bedford, New Hampshire. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- 2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
- NH specifics
- Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.
What it provides
- Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
Choices for Independence
Choices for Independence
Eligibility
- General
- CFI serves people age 65+ and adults age 18–64 with physical or other disabilities who meet nursing-facility level of care, subject to Medicaid financial eligibility.
What it provides
- Authorized services can include personal care; homemaker; respite; adult day services; meals; nonmedical transportation; assistive equipment and home accessibility services.
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Support Program
New Hampshire Family Caregiver Support Program
Eligibility
- General
- Family and informal caregivers seeking support through the state aging network; individual services are assessed through local providers.
What it provides
- Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling; support groups; training; respite and supplemental support.
New Hampshire Aging and Disability Resource Centers
New Hampshire Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Eligibility
- General
- Older adults and adults with disabilities.
What it provides
- Community-based information and referral for long-term care services.
Old Age Assistance (OAA)
Old Age Assistance (OAA)
Eligibility
- General
- Old Age Assistance financial assistance has an age requirement of 65; other program eligibility conditions apply.
What it provides
- Financial assistance under the state adult-assistance program.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
- NH specifics
- QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.
What it provides
- QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.
What it provides
- Fuel Assistance Program provides federal funds through Community Action Agencies to help income-eligible households pay heating costs.


















