Birch Hill
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Manchester, NH

Birch Hill

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Manchester, NH

Overview of Birch Hill

Offering independent living and assisted living, Birch Hill is a retirement community in Manchester, New Hampshire. This community also features private accommodations within a two-story building.

Its setting in Alice Way earned a Walk Score of 10, suggesting that the area is very car-dependent. To access most errands and services, residents will need a vehicle for transportation. However, its quieter setting may also benefit individuals who prefer a more relaxed environment away from bustling districts.

With a focus on residents’ privacy and personal space, the community has private accommodations. Moreover, its two-story setting also makes it more intimate and accessible.

For interested families, a discussion with the management or an in-person tour of Birch Hill may provide in-depth details about the types of care offered, staffing structure, payment and insurance acceptance, pricing, dining services, amenities, and activity programming.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 10 / 100 Rank #155 / 228Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 228 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Hampshire that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Manchester's city center to Birch Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.03 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Catholic Medical)

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The information below is reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration.

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29
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Hampshire

Birch Hill is located in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Choices for Independence

NH Medicaid CFI Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Small state; rural access emphasis.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NH

Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.

Benefits
Care coordination Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

New Hampshire Old Age Assistance

Age 65+
General 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

Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.

Benefits
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

Age
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

13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General 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

Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,200/season) Weatherization Emergency fuel ($450 max)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ prioritized
General 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

Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$100-$500/year) to offset housing costs Indirectly aiding care funding

Frequently Asked Questions about Birch Hill

What neighborhood is Birch Hill in?

Birch Hill is in the West Side neighborhood.

Is Birch Hill in a walkable area?

Birch Hill has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Birch Hill?

No, Birch Hill has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Birch Hill?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Birch Hill in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Birch Hill?

Birch Hill is located at 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH 03102.

What is the phone number of Birch Hill?

(603) 836-2302 will put you in contact with the team at Birch Hill.

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