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Best Assisted Living in New Hampshire

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 221 homes in New Hampshire

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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Windham Terrace
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Windham
82No 41 ---Lynda C Brislin
Greystone Farm at Salem
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Salem (Salem Depot)
82No 48 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed28FLisa D Collins
The Residence at Silver Square
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Dover
95No 54 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Christopher Kelly
Wheelock Terrace
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.

Hanover
80No 4 Studio / 1 Bed1-Kristie L Daigneault
Partridge 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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Hampton
80No 58 Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suites17A+Sarah Kearney
Exeter Center
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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).

Exeter (Hampton Road)
81No 28 -1-Rodica Anghel
The Residences at Salem Woods
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Salem
100No 22 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed1-Brian P Beausoleil
The Boulders, RiverWoods Exeter
SC

Senior Communitie

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.

Exeter
64No 0 -1-Rebecca A May
RiverWoods Exeter
SC

Senior Communitie

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.

Exeter (Perkins Hill)
66No 0 -1-Lauren N Goldman
The Arbors of Bedford
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Bedford (Hawthorne Drive)
89Yes 14 Studio13-Shannon M Bernier
Benchmark at Rye
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Rye (Lafayette Road)
64No 16 Studio28FMallory R Lord
Pines of Newmarket
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.

Newmarket
81Yes 12 Studio / 1 Bed1-Michael Queene
Benchmark at Bedford Falls
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Bedford (Corporate Drive)
114Yes 29 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed28FApril J Lyons
All American Senior Living in Kingston
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Kingston
112No 15 Shared / Private Studio1-Kelly A Ritter
Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Manchester
126No 39 Private Rooms--Nathan E O\'Bara
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Overview of Greystone Farm at Salem

Located in the welcoming neighborhood of Salem, NH, the Greystone Farm at Salem is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from an array of accommodations including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio. Those with cognitive conditions are given diverse memory care programs including personalized and sensory-based enrichment programs.

Dedicated to providing a convenient and welcoming environment, residents can enjoy a wide range of high-quality amenities and services. These include concierge services like weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen service, and transportation assistance. Experience inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories within the shared spaces of this beautiful community. Engage in diverse social activities and community events to boost engagement. With Greystone Farm at Salem, seniors are assured of a classic living experience.

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Windham Terrace

3 Church Rd, Windham, NH 03087
Overview of Windham Terrace

Situated in scenic Windham, New Hampshire, Windham Terrace offers a welcoming environment for seniors seeking assisted living, memory and respite care. Their philosophy centers on providing a continuum of care that allows residents to thrive at any stage of their golden years. For seniors who require more assistance with daily living activities, Windham Terrace’s assisted living program provides a helping hand. Caring staff members are available 24/7 to assist with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other essential tasks, empowering them to maintain their independence while enjoying social connections that come with assisted living.

Windham Terrace also offers specialized memory care for those facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Their secure environment and professionally trained staff provide structure and compassionate care, ensuring residents with cognitive challenges feel safe and supported.

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Wheelock Terrace

32 Buck Rd, Hanover, NH 03755
Overview of Wheelock Terrace

Wheelock Terrace, situated in Hanover, New Hampshire, is a vibrant senior living community meticulously designed to cater to its residents’ unique needs. This community is a harmonious blend of comfort, care, and companionship, enriching the senior living experience for all who call it home. At Wheelock Terrace, residents can choose from a variety of living arrangements tailored to their preferences, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community prides itself on a team of dedicated professionals available 24/7 to address medical and daily care needs, ensuring that residents receive the highest quality of care and support.

Nestled close to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, grocery stores, and pharmacies, it provides convenient access to everyday essentials, ensuring residents’ convenience and peace of mind. With a steadfast commitment to longevity and unwavering attention to detail, Wheelock Terrace fosters an environment where residents can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling and enriching senior living experience.

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Overview of The Residence at Silver Square

The Residence at Silver Square undoubtedly provides the highest care for memory care and assisted living options in Dover. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Dover.

As a proud member of the renowned LCB Senior Living Community, the lifestyle at The Residence is easy and worry-free; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of The Residences at Salem Woods

The Residences at Salem Woods, located in Salem, NH, is a senior living community with a rich array of living and care services ranging from independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Additionally, they also offer short-term stay or respite care. As part of their assisted living services, they provide residents with round the clock staff availability for supervision, assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, as well as medication management assistance.

This senior living community also boasts of their accommodation options and community amenities that provides both comfort and convenience. Their dietary support through meal provisions ensure that the residents receive proper nutrition, while giving consideration to their food preferences. Their grooming services, gives the residents their sense of dignity by helping them look their best self, and their laundry assistance and other hospitality services such as housekeeping, creates a clean environment where residents can be safe, and thrive.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Overview of Exeter Center

Set amidst the bright and vibrant neighborhood of Exeter, NH, Exeter Center is a trustworthy senior living community, offering short-term rehabilitation services, long-term care and respite care. The community features 81 units of thoughtfully curated accommodations designed to provide residents with utmost comfort, convenience, and security. Residents here are guaranteed to receive all the care services they need to regain their strength or maintain their functionality with access to various therapy services and supervision from professional care teams.

In addition to comfortable living spaces, residents are also offered access to an array of amenities, such as an activity room, fitness room, and cozy lounge areas for a more enjoyable stay. Delicious meals are served in an inviting dining room that fosters bonding and sharing of meaningful conversations. With access to most of the necessities they need, residents here are guaranteed to live a truly comfortable life.

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Total Residents: 81

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Building Type: Single-story

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Partridge House

777 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
Overview of Partridge House

Partridge House is a renowned senior living community in coastal Hampton, NH, offering assisted living, and memory care services. Enjoy the comfort of living in bright and airy apartments, with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. Each apartment home is fully equipped to encourage independence and privacy with a microwave, mini fridge, and private bathroom.

Located in a popular tourist destination with peaceful and stunning beaches, Partridge House is an ideal place for retirement with convenient access to fine dining, shopping, and major airports, making it easy for families and friends to visit. Residents here also benefit from the vibrance of fantastic daily activities, including live music events, crafting sessions, wellness seminars, various workshops, and more. Enjoy mouthwatering and nutritionally curated meals prepared by an excellent culinary team. Here, residents can find opportunities that resonate with them and contribute to their overall happiness and wellness.

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Room Sizes: 320 / 360 / 400 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suites

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Overview of Benchmark at Rye

Residing in the serene community of Rye, NH, the Benchmark at Rye is an enticing senior living community providing memory care and respite care services. Spacious and cozy studio accommodations are available for its residents. With a focus on memory care, residents with cognitive conditions can receive personalized and round-the-clock needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and other specialized programs. In terms of respite care, short-term stays with extra care services are also available.

Offering top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared specialized sensory dining, secure common spaces, therapeutic experiences, and support of care providers. Meet new friends while exploring its thoughtfully designed shared spaces and outdoor places. With the Benchmark at Rye, seniors are guaranteed an empowering retirement.

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Overview of 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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Overview of The Boulders, Riverwoods Exeter

The Boulders, RiverWoods Exter is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that has committed itself to deliver an inspirational level of service and care for its independent living residents. The retirement community finds itself marking a new standard for luxury and quality when it comes to modernizing senior living for active and independent adults. RiverWoods Exter is a community to look up to and be inspired– as its name suggests– by its approach to revolutionizing a care experience the way we know it today. 
RiverWoods boasts state-of-the-art health care that boosts recovery and enhances the quality of life for all seniors in one go. The RiverWoods experience also means maintaining your own independence– only better; they offer a range of services and amenities that include restaurant-style dining, lush trail gardens, and staying active by taking part in fitness classes. 

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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.

Public data 6 weighted categories Updated quarterly
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Weighting overview

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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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in New Hampshire

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 22 assisted living facilities in New Hampshire. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in New Hampshire?

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 New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire?

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.