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Compare Assisted Living around Merrimack County
The information below is reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration.
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| Bayberry House |
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. | Concord (Governor Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park) | 6
Facility
6
NH AVG
108
Rank
#153 / 170 | No |
80
Facility
80
NH AVG
28
Rank
#19 / 229 | Private / Shared Rooms | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
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Rank
#28 / 124 | Lucas I Reynard |
| Franklin Falls Farm |
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. | Franklin | 6
Facility
6
NH AVG
108
Rank
#153 / 170 | No |
1
Facility
1
NH AVG
28
Rank
#194 / 229 | - | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
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Rank
#28 / 124 | Charles Goodale |
| Peaslee Road |
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. | Merrimack | 4
Facility
4
NH AVG
108
Rank
#163 / 170 | No |
15
Facility
15
NH AVG
28
Rank
#133 / 229 | Private / Shared Rooms | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
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Rank
#28 / 124 | Kim Shottes |
| Start Center |
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. | Boscawen | 6
Facility
6
NH AVG
108
Rank
#153 / 170 | No |
1
Facility
1
NH AVG
28
Rank
#194 / 229 | Private / Shared Rooms | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
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Rank
#28 / 124 | Valarie M Tetreault |
| Water Street (55) |
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. | Boscawen | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
108
Rank
#169 / 170 | No |
0
Facility
0
NH AVG
28
Rank
#203 / 229 | Private / Shared Rooms | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
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#28 / 124 | Nancy Haas |
Age blissfully at Bayberry House, a distinguished community in Concord, NH, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, top-tier assistance is provided for their daily living activities, like dressing and transferring. Cozy communal spaces and secure accommodations are also provided in a nurturing environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
With a variety of recreational activities and wellness programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Transportation services are also available, providing residents with a convenient way to travel. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and extensive amenities.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Age gracefully at Peaslee Road, a trusted assisted living community in Merrimack, NH, that offers personal care. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, top-tier support for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, is conducted 24/7. Housekeeping and meal preparation are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
With plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities, including light exercises, fun games, and social events, residents are encouraged to live actively and have fun. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medication as prescribed. Accompanied by its supportive setting and cozy amenities, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Live without worries at Start Center, a distinct assisted living community in Boscawen, NH, that provides assistance with daily living activities. Here, residents can feel at ease with cozy room and accessible gathering spaces, designed for their comfort and familiarity. The community also offers housekeeping services and meal preparation, so residents do not have to worry about their household responsibilities.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. With medication reminders and transportation services, residents’ convenience and safety are guaranteed. Promoting a home-like environment, the community strives to help residents maintain their independence without hassles.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Nestled near Franklin Wellfield in Franklin, NH, Franklin Falls Farm is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, are taken care of around the clock, ensuring residents are comfortable. Meal preparation and housekeeping services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Fun recreational activities and enriching social activities are conducted to enrich residents’ living experiences. Transportation services are also available, so residents can travel without hassles. The community’s friendly setting and high-quality services create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.
Make the most of your best years at Water Street, a friendly retreat in Boscawen, NH, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, as well as household tasks, around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.
With a variety of recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Residents also experience hassle-free dining with well-balanced meals prepared for their nutritional needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to maintain their independence without hassles, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Merrimack 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 5 assisted living facilities in Merrimack 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack 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.
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