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Best Assisted Living in Hillsborough County, NH

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 10 homes in Hillsborough County, NH

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New Hampshire Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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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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Wingate Residences at Haverhill
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Haverhill (Highlandville)
64Yes 18 Studio / 1 Bed8-
Laurel Place Assisted Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hudson (Lowell Road)
47
Facility 47
NH AVG 71
Rank #107 / 169
No
43
Facility 43
NH AVG 31
Rank #72 / 229
Suite
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #28 / 124
Sylvie Cotnoir
The Village at RiverMead
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Peterborough (Timberpond Drive (Cottages 55-65))
40
Facility 40
NH AVG 71
Rank #114 / 169
No
9
Facility 9
NH AVG 31
Rank #161 / 229
Cottage / Apartment
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #28 / 124
Meghan M Cook
The Courville at Bedford-Carlyle Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bedford
46
Facility 46
NH AVG 71
Rank #108 / 169
Yes
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 31
Rank #101 / 229
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The Villager Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Goffstown
-Yes
42
Facility 42
NH AVG 31
Rank #78 / 229
-
32
Facility 32
NH AVG 7
Rank #9 / 124
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Overview of Wingate Residences at Haverhill

Wingate Residences at Haverhill is an outstanding senior living community in Hillsborough County, Newton, MA, offering a full continuum of services, from independent living and assisted living to memory care, skilled nursing, and home care. Featuring a 24-hour on-site care team and round-the-clock emergency response system, residents can comfortably rest knowing that they have immediate access to assistance should they need it. A wellness team thoroughly assesses residents’ needs and preferences and provides them with personalized care plans that best fits their individual care needs.

Residents also enjoy an engaging life enrichment calendar, including educational seminars, entertainment, lectures, and more. With weekly housekeeping and personal laundry service, residents have more time to spend on exploring the community amenities or participating in community activities. Three chef-crafted, artisan meals are served daily to make sure residents always eat healthy on-time. With convenient access to care when they need it and an array of wonderful amenities, residents are guaranteed to enjoy the lifestyle they are looking for.

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Overview of Laurel Place Assisted Living

Located in Hillsborough County, Hudson, NH, Laurel Place Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community that offers premium assisted living services. Residents enjoy a furnished suite with a private patio and garden and access to housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services for a worry-free lifestyle. The community also provides 24-hour nursing care, medication administration and management, and assistance with daily living activities, to ensure most of residents’ needs are met.

Residents are also provided with plenty of opportunities to make connections and exercise their bodies and minds with a wide array of life enriching programs, such as music therapy, creative crafts and painting, live musical entertainment, and various talks from excellent guest speakers. The community also offers three delicious and healthy meals, providing residents with the sustenance and nourishment they need to stay active and healthy. At Laurel Place Assisted Living, residents are guaranteed to thrive holistically with extensive services, stimulating activities, and friendly community.

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Overview of The Village at Rivermead

The Village at Rivermead is a retirement community in Peterborough, NH, offering independent living and assisted living. Featuring a variety of villages, cottages, and apartments in a home-like setting, the community ensures older adults find a new home in their later years. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with nutritious dining options, bi-weekly housekeeping, and transportation services. The community’s well-designed amenities and holistic approach to care also ensure residents live comfortably in their later years,

Light exercises, social events, and games provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and make friends. A library, a movie theater, and dining venues are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Peterborough. Providing exceptional care for older adults’ welfare, this retirement community is a good choice for senior living in New Hampshire.

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Overview of The Courville at Bedford-carlyle Place

The Courville at Bedford – Carlyle is an inspiring senior living community in Hillsborough County, Bedford, NH, offering assisted living, short-term respite, palliative, and hospice care. The community provides residents carefully curated care plans overseen by licensed nurses who are available to offer assistance and care 24/7. The Courville at Bedford – Carlyle features 46 well-designed and cozy apartments with convenient access to various services and assistance.

The community closely coordinates with residents, their families, and medical practitioners in creating the residents’ care plans, ensuring they are comfortable and as healthy as they can be and their families more involved in their well-being. Residents recovering from surgery, an illness, an accident, or other obstacles are provided with an array of rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Here, residents are guaranteed to maintain their strength, mobility, and overall well-being with a wide array of care services.

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Overview of The Villager Assisted Living

Focused on independence, vibrant activities, and holistic well-being, The Villager Assisted Living is an excellent senior living community in Hillsborough County, Goffstown, NH, offering compassionate assisted living services. As a family-owned community, The Villager Assisted Living guarantees personalized care and focused attention, ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and well-supported lifestyle. Offering 16 snug and inviting accommodations, this tight-knit community is able to provide residents with one on one care throughout the day.

Residents are free from the common hassles of daily living with housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation handled by the hardworking team. With 24-hour in-house team members, residents are provided with immediate assistance should they need it. Everyday is a vibrant experience with exciting daily activities, weekly outings and live performers. At The Villager Assisted Living, residents are treated like a family and thrive in a home-like environment with compassionate care and services.

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Overview of Osgood Road Duplex

Make the most of your best years at Osgood Road Duplex, a welcoming haven in Milford, NH, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-notch support for their personal needs and household tasks around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, ensuring residents can take their medication as prescribed.

Engaging activities and wellness programs accompany residents as they spend their later years in the community. With healthy meals prepared, residents are guaranteed a satisfactory dining experience. The community is ideal for older adults looking to live independently in retirement, accompanied by its welcoming environment.

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Overview of Tobias House

Experience the best of your golden years at Tobias House, a blissful haven in Temple, NH, that offers assisted living. Assistance with daily living activities and household services is also provided, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Secure accommodations and fun gathering spaces are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, social events and fitness classes are conducted. Meal preparation is also taken care of, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Artaban House

Experience a blissful retirement at Artaban House, an idyllic community in Greenfield, NH, that focuses on assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks. Medication reminders are also available to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with fun social events, engaging programs, and wellness activities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel without hassles with transportation services. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Jovis House

Jovis House is a trusted assisted living community in Greenfield, NH, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Promoting social engagement and an active lifestyle, engaging programs, social events, and wellness activities are conducted. Here, meal preparation is also taken care of, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great choice for older adults needing assistance to make the most of their best years, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Red Farm House

Live without worries at Red Farm House, a welcoming retreat in Greenfield, NH, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. The community also helps with meal preparation and housekeeping, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet their dietary needs and preferences. With dedicated services and well-maintained amenities, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Hillsborough County, NH

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Hampshire?

Assisted living in New Hampshire supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Hampshire?

Assisted living in New Hampshire is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Hampshire Medicaid cover assisted living?

New Hampshire Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New Hampshire) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 10 assisted living facilities in Hillsborough County, NH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Hillsborough County, NH?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Hillsborough County, NH, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Hillsborough County, NH?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.