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Best Assisted Living in New Hampshire

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 145 assisted living communities in New Hampshire using New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NH
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Avg Monthly Cost: $7,880The average monthly cost across facilities in New Hampshire. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 31/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Hampshire. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Hampshire. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Manchester
126
Facility 126
NH AVG 71
Rank #20 / 169
No
39
Facility 39
NH AVG 31
Rank #84 / 228
Private Rooms--Nathan E O\'Bara
RiverWoods Exeter
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Exeter (Perkins Hill)
66
Facility 66
NH AVG 71
Rank #76 / 169
Yes
0
Facility 0
NH AVG 31
Rank #202 / 228
-
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 6
Rank #29 / 136
-Lauren N Goldman
Warde Senior Living
AL
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Windham
32
Facility 32
NH AVG 71
Rank #122 / 169
Yes
36
Facility 36
NH AVG 31
Rank #89 / 228
-
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 6
Rank #29 / 136
-Shari L Laroche
Benchmark at Bedford Falls
AL
MC
RC
Bedford (Corporate Drive)
114
Facility 114
NH AVG 71
Rank #25 / 169
Yes
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 31
Rank #100 / 228
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 6
Rank #11 / 136
FApril J Lyons
Golden View Health Care Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Meredith
105
Facility 105
NH AVG 71
Rank #39 / 169
No
39
Facility 39
NH AVG 31
Rank #84 / 228
-
52
Facility 52
NH AVG 6
Rank #2 / 136
A+Nha Rosemary Simino
Greystone Farm at Salem
AL
MC
RC
Salem (Salem Depot)
82
Facility 82
NH AVG 71
Rank #60 / 169
Yes
48
Facility 48
NH AVG 31
Rank #61 / 228
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 6
Rank #11 / 136
C-Lisa D Collins
The Hunt Community
AL
IL
NH
Nashua (Ward 7)
-Yes
85
Facility 85
NH AVG 31
Rank #12 / 228
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Gloria J Prunier
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua
AL
MC
RC
Nashua (West Hollis Street)
131
Facility 131
NH AVG 71
Rank #18 / 169
Yes
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 31
Rank #141 / 228
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 6
Rank #11 / 136
FMichelle Bianchi
Colonial Poplin Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Fremont
50
Facility 50
NH AVG 71
Rank #101 / 169
No
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 31
Rank #172 / 228
-
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 6
Rank #29 / 136
-Kimberly M Piper
Bedford Falls
AL
MC
RC
Bedford (Corporate Drive)
114
Facility 114
NH AVG 71
Rank #25 / 169
Yes
25
Facility 25
NH AVG 31
Rank #109 / 228
studio / 1 bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 6
Rank #11 / 136
C-April J Lyons
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
AL
MC
RC
Nashua (West Hollis Street)
131
Facility 131
NH AVG 71
Rank #18 / 169
Yes
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 31
Rank #141 / 228
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 6
Rank #11 / 136
C-Michelle Bianchi
Cedar Healthcare Center
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Portsmouth
102
Facility 102
NH AVG 71
Rank #42 / 169
No
80
Facility 80
NH AVG 31
Rank #19 / 228
---Nathaniel A St Pierre
Langdon Place of Keene
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Keene
156
Facility 156
NH AVG 71
Rank #11 / 169
Yes
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 31
Rank #141 / 228
---Jennifer Rousseau
American House Keene
AL
IL
MC
RC
Keene
144
Facility 144
NH AVG 71
Rank #16 / 169
Yes
59
Facility 59
NH AVG 31
Rank #42 / 228
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Hilary Seifer
Benchmark at Rye
AL
MC
RC
Rye (Lafayette Road)
64
Facility 64
NH AVG 71
Rank #78 / 169
Yes
16
Facility 16
NH AVG 31
Rank #130 / 228
Studio
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 6
Rank #11 / 136
C-Mallory R Lord
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Overview of Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center

Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center in Manchester is a sanctuary for the elderly seeking a peaceful haven. This remarkable home offers a range of lifestyle options, including assisted living, independent living, and nursing homes. For residents requiring specialized care, Villa Crest offers diabetic care, staffing and ancillary services, and non-ambulatory care.

The indoor common areas exude comfort and sophistication, providing ample space for residents to mingle and relax. The home also participates in Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring that residents have access to the care they need. With an unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care, Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center is a peaceful abode where new connections and interests could grow and last.

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Overview of RiverWoods Exeter

RiverWoods Exter 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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Overview of Warde Senior Living

Warde Senior Living in Windham, New Hampshire, provides multiple levels of support, including independent living, assisted living, nursing care, palliative care, and respite services. This continuum of care can help older adults remain within the same community as their needs change. The community is owned by NH Catholic Charities Inc. and administered by Shari L. Laroche.

With 32 licensed beds and 31 currently occupied, the community has reached a high occupancy rate during its first year of operation. Residents may use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay to cover care costs, and the average stay of approximately 197 days reflects a combination of short-term and longer-term residents.

Clinical support includes more than five hours of nursing care per resident each day, delivered through a combination of registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and nurse aides. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and around-the-clock staffing further support residents who require ongoing assistance.

Residents have access to restaurant-style dining featuring seasonal ingredients, with meals available throughout the day. Social opportunities include games, music, entertainment, and regular religious services. The building is wheelchair accessible and equipped with security systems, alarm monitoring, and an on-site defibrillator. Pets are also welcome.

State inspections have identified a limited number of moderate issues related to care planning and administrative documentation, with no serious-level citations reported. All cited concerns were corrected. Families considering the community may wish to ask how resident care plans are reviewed and updated to ensure they remain current.

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Overview of Benchmark at Bedford Falls

Lead a meaningful life with the esteemed senior living community of Benchmark at Bedford Falls located on the quiet grounds of Corporate Drive, Bedford, NH which provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With cozy and purposely designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, seniors experience comfort and convenience like no other. The community features different levels of care to ensure seniors receive the right care and assistance for their special needs and aspirations.

A team of qualified and highly skilled professionals provides research-based memory care programs to enhance seniors’ cognition and keep them actively engaged with their surroundings. Eat to your heart’s content and feel your best with healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. Benchmark at Bedford Falls has been awarded the Best Memory Care and Best Assisted Living by US News and World Report in 2024 for its unwavering dedication to improving seniors’ welfare. Amenities include a library, a spa, a bistro, outdoor courtyards, a fitness center, and serene walking paths.

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Overview of Golden View Health Care Center

Golden View Health Care Center is a 105-bed nursing home located on Route 104 in the Lakes Region of Meredith, New Hampshire. Operated by Sanders Management for over five decades, the facility accommodates several financial setups by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding area carries a walkability score of 39 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent local setting where families will generally need a vehicle to reach the property or run errands.

The building operates at a 69 percent occupancy level, with individual resident stays averaging about 110 days. This duration reflects a clinical workload split between short-term post-hospital rehabilitation and extended long-term care. Daily operations are backed by 5 hours and 5 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, utilizing an around-the-clock team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle physical therapy tracks, ongoing medical treatments, and temporary respite care.

State regulatory files confirm that the facility operates within standard public health and environmental guidelines. Evaluation logs from health department inspections verify a consistent track record of meeting regional compliance and care charting requirements, leaving the center with a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Interested individuals will find private and semi-private suites equipped with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, alongside on-site salon services and outdoor common areas. The daily kitchen routine features shifting seasonal menus that are adjusted to meet personal nutritional needs.

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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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Overview of The Hunt Community

The Hunt Community stacks three levels of care under one roof in Nashua, New Hampshire: assisted living, independent living, and nursing care. That’s a fairly broad range for one address, and it means residents don’t necessarily need to move somewhere else if their needs shift over time. The building itself is three stories, offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, with a minimum age of 62 to move in.

Location-wise, this is about as walkable as senior housing gets in Nashua. The Walk Score is 85, very walkable, so most errands are doable on foot and a lot of the essentials sit within a short walk. St. Joseph Hospital is just over a mile out, close enough to be a real factor if medical access matters to the decision.

Deborah Riddell is CEO, and Gloria J. Prunier administers the community day to day. Fitness and recreation programming is part of the setup, along with transportation services for anything outside walking range. The Hunt Community also allows pets, so residents don’t have to choose between a move and keeping an animal companion.

What The Hunt Community offers is a multi-level care model in a genuinely walkable neighborhood, backed by named leadership and the practical stuff, transportation and fitness programming, that supports daily life rather than just filling a brochure. For someone weighing options that need to flex over time, that combination of care range and location is the core of what this facility brings to the table.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua

Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua is on West Hollis Street in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 131-bed assisted living and memory care community that has been operating under the Benchmark Senior Living brand for 28 years. The two-story building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments, plus dedicated memory care studios for residents with cognitive support needs. The surrounding area scores a 12 for walkability, so transportation is a necessity for most outings, though the community provides scheduled transportation on-site. Michelle Bianchi is Administrator.

Around-the-clock staffing with licensed nurses and CNAs is in place, and the Mind & Memory Care program structures support for memory care residents specifically. Rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and respite care are also available. Meals come from chef-prepared seasonal menus, with a private dining room for family gatherings. Programming runs across music, arts, crafts, and exercise, with both group and individual options.

The physical footprint backs up the programming. Outdoor courtyards, walking paths and landscaped gardens, a demonstration kitchen, a general store, a hair salon, a recreation room, and a computer room with internet access are all on the premises. Housekeeping and linen service are included. The community is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible, and St. Joseph Hospital is under two miles away.

At 131 beds with a dedicated memory care component, a named memory care program, and a broad amenity and services profile, Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua is among the more fully resourced assisted living options in the Nashua area for families weighing both assisted living and memory care needs in one location.

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Overview of Colonial Poplin Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

Under the operational management of White Oak Healthcare, Colonial Poplin Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility provides 50 skilled nursing beds on Main Street in Fremont, New Hampshire. Financial structures at the property support several billing configurations, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent with minimal walkability, requiring family members to use a vehicle for local travel and transit to the building.

The newly opened facility operates at an 84 percent occupancy level, with individual stays averaging roughly 70 days. This timeline indicates an operational balance between short-term post-hospital therapy tracks and extended nursing stays. Around-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 3 hours and 49 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides contributing 3 hours and 22 minutes of that time to manage physical rehabilitation, recovery routines, and daily personal care.

State regulatory records confirm that the property complies with standard public health and environmental guidelines. Oversight documents from health department inspections verify a consistent track record of meeting regional safety and care charting expectations, resulting in a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Families will find a smaller-scale environment where residents choose between private or semi-private rooms and have access to an outdoor patio, a garden, a screened sun porch, a beauty salon, and an activity room with building-wide Wi-Fi. Meals are served restaurant-style in a central dining room to accommodate various dietary preferences.

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Overview of Bedford Falls

Bedford Falls is a calm and inviting assisted living community for seniors that also offers exceptional memory care services for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This tranquil oasis boasts a cozy gazebo and patios, providing a therapeutic atmosphere that can soothe residents’ moods. A team of devoted caregivers is available around the clock to attend to every need, ensuring the comfort and well-being of their residents.

Residents can enjoy immaculate grounds adorned with lush foliage and walking paths, or take advantage of the housekeeping and laundry services, allowing them to focus on what truly matters. The home also offers a plethora of amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, recreational room, library, game room, beauty and barber shop, and more. Seniors can also delight in delectable meals in the private dining room or indulge in a drink at the bistro, bar or pub. Not to mention the community also offers private parking and is pet-friendly. With unparalleled attention to detail and a warm and welcoming environment, Bedford Falls is sure to bring smiles and comfort to retirees every day.

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Weighting overview

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    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.

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  • 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 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 145 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.