Page 12 of Best Assisted Living in New Hampshire

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 138 assisted living communities in NH using NH Dept. of Health & 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: 37/ 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: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Hampshire. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Peabody Place
AL
IL
MC
Franklin (Franklin Falls Historic District)
-Yes
64
Facility 64
NH AVG 37
Rank #35 / 190
--Lynda Goldthwaite
Clipper Harbor
AL
Portsmouth (Elwyn Park)
-No
50
Facility 50
NH AVG 37
Rank #57 / 190
Private Rooms--
The Villas at Nashua
AL
IL
Nashua
-No
56
Facility 56
NH AVG 37
Rank #47 / 190
Private Rooms--
Community Living For Elderly
AL
West Ossipee
15
Facility 15
NH AVG 69
Rank #133 / 164
No-Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 134
Timothy Henderson
Artaban House
AL
Greenfield
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 69
Rank #147 / 164
No-Private / Shared Rooms
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 134
Kimberly E Dorn
Tobias House
AL
Temple
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 69
Rank #147 / 164
No-Private / Shared Rooms
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 134
Bertram Von Zabern
Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
Manchester
-No
35
Facility 35
NH AVG 37
Rank #90 / 190
-
35
Facility 35
NH AVG 7
Rank #8 / 134
-
Osgood Road Duplex
AL
Milford (South Milford)
4
Facility 4
NH AVG 69
Rank #157 / 164
No-Private / Shared Rooms
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 134
Kim Shottes
North Barnstead Rd (853)
AL
Center Barnstead
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 69
Rank #163 / 164
No-Private / Shared Rooms
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 134
John Henderson
Water Street (55)
AL
Boscawen
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 69
Rank #163 / 164
No-Private / Shared Rooms
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 134
Nancy Haas

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NH community we track that reports that metric, not just the 138 on this page.

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Overview of Peabody Place

With a rich history dating back to 1938, Peabody Place is a distinguished non-profit retirement community in Franklin, New Hampshire. They have remained dedicated to serving seniors by offering a range of flexible living options, including Independent living, assisted living, and memory care for 85 years.
Peabody Place, formerly known as Peabody Home, is a haven for seniors, embracing diversity and affirming that the aging process can unfold with dignity intact. Their team is committed to providing residents with a professional, loving, and home-like atmosphere, striving to fulfill the unique needs of each senior resident. Their primary goal is to foster a welcoming community that promotes dignified aging and ensures vibrant activities for all residents, all without the burden of an entrance fee.

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Overview of Clipper Harbor

Clipper Harbor is one of Portsmouth’s trusted and affordable assisted living homes for seniors near Dover. Residents receive personalized care that allows them to obtain the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The vibrant community ensures only the best approach to senior care. Clipper Harbor prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to experience rejuvenation and recovery in a nurturing home.

Community features include 24-hour care supervision, ADLs, medication management, stimulating activities and programs, and housekeeping– among many others.

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Overview of The Villas at Nashua

The Villas at Nashua runs two levels of care under one roof: independent living and assisted living, in a two-story building at 105 Spit Brook Rd in Nashua, New Hampshire. That layered structure matters more than it might seem at first. It means a resident who moves in needing minimal support isn’t necessarily facing another move later if their needs change.

The neighborhood scores 56 on walkability, moderately walkable, so some errands are doable without a car, though you won’t be walking everywhere. St. Joseph Hospital sits about half a mile away, close enough to matter if medical access is part of the decision.

Private rooms are the housing setup here. Transportation services are available for residents who need to get somewhere beyond walking distance, and there’s fitness and recreation programming built into the community’s daily rhythm. Neither of those is flashy, but together they cover two of the more practical concerns families tend to have: staying active and getting around.

What The Villas at Nashua offers is a straightforward dual-level care setup in a reasonably walkable Nashua neighborhood, with transportation support and a nearby hospital rounding out the practical picture. It’s a facility built around the flexibility of care level and proximity to what residents are likely to need.

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Overview of Community Living for Elderly

Enjoy every moment of your golden years at Community Living for Elderly, a dedicated community in West Ossipee, NH, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, are taken care of around the clock, ensuring residents’ comfort. Light housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free living.

Card games, social events, and light exercises are conducted, allowing residents to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Healthy meals are also prepared to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its friendly setting and high-quality services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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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 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 Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center

Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center is an esteemed establishment that epitomizes the epitome of compassion, providing unparalleled senior living experiences. Within its premises, residents revel in a life of absolute ease, as they avail themselves of an extensive array of rehabilitative and assisted-living services. A cadre of highly skilled clinical medical professionals, renowned for their unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment, diligently tend to the diverse needs of residents, ensuring their utmost well-being. 

The center takes pride in curating a diverse range of therapeutic and recreational activities, ensuring that each day unfolds with enriching moments and a vibrant tapestry of engagement. Residents are also presented with a choice between tastefully appointed semi-private or private rooms, meticulously designed to offer contemporary comforts and tailored to individual preferences. Embodying a harmonious fusion of modern architectural and the natural beauty of the locale, Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center emanates an ambiance of profound tranquility and understated elegance. 

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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 North Barnstead Rd (853)

Live without worries at North Barnstead Road 853, an inviting haven in Barnstead, NH, that offers assisted living. Exceptional support is also provided for older adults’ daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock to ensure their comfort. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free living.

Fitness programs, social events, and engaging activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy home-cooked meals, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. This assisted living community is ideal for older adults needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Water Street (55)

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.

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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 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 138 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.