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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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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.
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| RiverWoods Exeter | AL IL MC NH SNF | Exeter (Perkins Hill) | 66
Facility
66
NH AVG
53
Rank
#39 / 116 | Yes | - | - | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#21 / 100 | Lauren N Goldman |
| Heritage Heights | AL CCRC IL MC NH RC SNF | Concord (East Concord) | - | Yes |
5
Facility
5
NH AVG
37
Rank
#109 / 119 | - | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#21 / 100 | Mt Debra Willey |
| Scott-Farrar at Peterborourgh | AL IL MC | Peterborough | 76
Facility
76
NH AVG
53
Rank
#33 / 116 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
NH AVG
37
Rank
#111 / 119 | - | - | Angela M Pelletier |
| Forestview Manor 2 | AL MC | Meredith | 30
Facility
30
NH AVG
53
Rank
#75 / 116 | No |
39
Facility
39
NH AVG
37
Rank
#52 / 119 | - | - | Leigh Milne |
| Austin Home | AL RESC | Webster (Swetts Mills) | 15
Facility
15
NH AVG
53
Rank
#87 / 116 | No | - | - | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#21 / 100 | Stephanie Orlando |
| Summercrest | AL IL MC | Newport | 53
Facility
53
NH AVG
53
Rank
#51 / 116 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
NH AVG
37
Rank
#24 / 119 | - | - | John H Frisbee |
| Hope Ave Residence | AL | Concord | 5
Facility
5
NH AVG
53
Rank
#107 / 116 | No |
28
Facility
28
NH AVG
37
Rank
#64 / 119 | Private / Shared Rooms | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#21 / 100 | Angela R Wolinski |
| Peaceful Harvest Homes LLC | AL MC | Charlestown | 4
Facility
4
NH AVG
53
Rank
#109 / 116 | No |
31
Facility
31
NH AVG
37
Rank
#61 / 119 | Private / Shared Rooms | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#21 / 100 | Jennifer A Massicotte |
| Wentworth Home | AL | Dover | 42
Facility
42
NH AVG
53
Rank
#65 / 116 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
NH AVG
37
Rank
#27 / 119 | - | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#21 / 100 | Kirstin Swanson |
| Ledgeview | AL MC | Laconia (Lakeport) | 49
Facility
49
NH AVG
53
Rank
#57 / 116 | No |
52
Facility
52
NH AVG
37
Rank
#32 / 119 | - | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
7
Rank
#21 / 100 | Mark Latham |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NH assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 139 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Heritage Heights offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, respite care, and a continuing care retirement community in Concord, NH. It is in the East Concord neighborhood and opened in 1980. Independent living provides a private home without daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.
Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care gives a resident a short stay while their usual caregiver travels or recovers. Several care levels are available, so Heritage Heights may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary stay focused on recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital treatment; Medicare can be used for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay is also accepted. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them. Mt Debra Willey serves as the administrator.
Summercrest offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Newport, NH. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Several care levels are available here. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level without leaving Summercrest or starting over socially. The community has 53 beds and opened in 1998, with John H Frisbee serving as administrator. An all-day café and market gives residents an on-site place for refreshments or shopping during the day, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep one with them. A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so residents who no longer drive can make certain nearby trips independently.
Located in the lively neighborhood of Concord, NH, Hope Ave Residence is a dedicated assisted living community that provides personal care. With top-notch assistance with their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Meal preparation and housekeeping are also taken care of, so residents can experience a hassle-free living.
Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted. Here, medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents can take their medications as prescribed. Residents can also travel without hassles with transportation services. The community is a great option for those needing assistance to live their golden years without worries.
Peaceful Harvest Homes is a supportive residential care community in Charlestown, NH, that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, are taken care of around the clock, providing residents with more time to focus on themselves. The community also offers household services, including light housekeeping and laundry, to ensure a maintenance-free living.
Here, residents can freely interact with pets and participate in recreational activities for social engagement and an active lifestyle. With delicious and healthy meals, residents do not have to worry about mealtimes. Promoting a stress-free setting, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.
Nestled in the quiet setting of Webster, NH, Austin Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. With medication reminders, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed.
Fun events, engaging programs, and wellness activities are conducted, allowing residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Forestview Manor 2 provides assisted living and memory care in Meredith, NH. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while they keep their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care types may make the community a good fit for someone who needs daily assistance or a supervised memory care setting.
There are 30 beds. That makes Forestview Manor 2 a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. The community opened in 2005, and Leigh Milne serves as its administrator. Starting prices range from $4,150 to $5,900, giving families a defined range for planning the cost of care.
Five outdoor courtyards give residents designated spaces to spend time outside. Meals prepared by a chef are served in three dining rooms. Cultural and scenic trips provide organized outings beyond the community. A Walk Score of 39 places the area in a car dependent category, so residents who no longer drive need a car or ride for most errands.
Peterborough’s Scott-Farrar community houses 76 residents under a single roof that spans three levels of care: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. That range matters for families thinking ahead, since a resident’s needs can shift without forcing a move across town. Angela M Pelletier administers the property at 11 Elm Street.
Getting around the immediate neighborhood on foot is limited. The Walk Score here is 4, solidly car-dependent territory, so most errands and outings call for a vehicle rather than a stroll down the block. Inside, though, the pace of support doesn’t depend on what’s outside the door. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants staff the building around the clock.
Rehabilitation runs in-house too. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all available on-site, sparing residents recovering from a fall, surgery, or illness the extra step of outside appointments. Transportation to medical visits is arranged for anything that does require leaving the building. Twice-weekly housekeeping and laundry service, plus an on-site salon, cover the practical side of daily living.
Activity programming leans social, recreational, cultural, and creative, filling out the calendar beyond basic care. Residents can also bring their pets, a detail that tends to matter more than it might seem for families weighing a move. Taking the tiered care model, on-site therapy, and steady staffing, Scott-Farrar suits older adults and families who want room to age in place across changing needs.
Wentworth Home is a vibrant community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for the residents– making them feel right at home. The retirement home strives to promote an engaging social life in a comfortable and secure environment by offering assisted living services. Wentworth is a community with features that maximize every resident’s potential.
The community offers a range of services for its seniors to have seamless access to indoor common areas, engaging outings, stimulating activities, devotional services, and daily meals.
Create meaningful moments in retirement at Ledgeview, a welcoming community in Laconia, NH, that offers assisted living and memory care. With its intimate and nurturing environment, older adults are guaranteed to find a place to spend their golden years without worries. Personalized care is also offered to meet residents’ special needs and daily living activities around the clock.
Recreational activities and wellness programs, as well as mind-stimulating activities, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Well-balanced meals are also prepared, so residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s dedicated services and top-notch amenities.
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. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 139 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.









