Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Franklin, NH

Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Franklin, NH

Overview of Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit

Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, NH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community.

The community has 70 beds. It opened in 1938, and RN, BSN, NHA Lynda Goldthwaite serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, with pet amenities available to support a resident who wants to continue living with an animal.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 70 Rank #36 / 116Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 36th out of 116 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #21 / 100Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 21st out of 100 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
1 year

About this community

Awards

NH Healthcare Hero Award Winners
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Certification
Vaughan Award for EngAGING senior volunteers
New England Young Careerist
Nurse Leader for the Nation’s Northeast Region
Quality of Life award

License Details

Facility TypeSupported Residential Care Facility
IssuanceMarch 1, 2025
CountyMerrimack
License Number02460

Ownership & Operating Entity

Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit is administered by Lynda Goldthwaite, RN, Bsn, Nha.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPrograms & Activities, Pet Amenities

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit

Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit, assisted living in Franklin, NH — Floor plan of a two-bedroom assisted living unit
Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit, assisted living in Franklin, NH — Floor plan of a two-bedroom assisted living unit
Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit, assisted living in Franklin, NH — Floor plan of a studio apartment layout
Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit, assisted living in Franklin, NH — Floor plan of a small assisted living unit

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Franklin's city center to Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit
AL
IL
MC
Franklin
70
Facility 70
NH AVG 53
Rank #36 / 116
Yes-
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #21 / 100
Lynda Goldthwaite, RN, Bsn, Nha
Franklin Falls Farm
AL
Franklin
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 53
Rank #100 / 116
No-
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #21 / 100
Charles Goodale
Peabody Place
AL
IL
MC
Franklin (Franklin Falls Historic District)-Yes
64
Facility 64
NH AVG 37
Rank #23 / 119
-Lynda Goldthwaite

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Hampshire

Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit is located in FRANKLIN, New Hampshire.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit

What is the license number of Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit?

According to NH state health department records, Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit's license number is 02460.

How long has Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit been in business?

Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit on this page.

Are pets allowed at Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit?

Yes, Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit?

The team at Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit can be reached at hbenson@peabody.place.

Who is the administrator of Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit?

Lynda Goldthwaite, RN, Bsn, Nha is the administrator of Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit.

How many beds does Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit have?

Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit has 70 beds.

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