Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in New Hampshire

Overview of The Boulders, RiverWoods Exeter

The Boulders, RiverWoods Exeter, a 64-bed continuing care retirement community at 5 Timber Ln in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, is administered by Rebecca A May. Opened in January 2025, the community operates as a supported residential care facility licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. It earned the LeadingAge Standing Ovation Award, a recognition reflecting organizational commitment to quality senior services. The facility accepts Medicare but not Medicaid.

The residential model centers on independence paired with flexibility. Units include full kitchens, new appliances, and individually customizable living spaces. Dining operates through a flexible meal points system, letting residents choose when and where to eat across multiple venues; a design that enables varying routines and preferences within a shared community.

The facility provides 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Its specialized memory care program creates an environment where residents living with dementia engage in activities and programming tailored to their specific needs, with an emphasis on fostering connection and well-being. Amenities supporting active living include a salon, spa, raised garden beds for gardening engagement, on-site transportation and shuttle service, WiFi, housekeeping support, and a structured activity calendar featuring art classes, history lectures, and social events. Religious services are also available.

Pet-friendly policies and fully-furnished guest rooms invite family involvement; all visitors sign in and out at reception.

Located 2.3 miles from Exeter’s city center on a car-dependent campus, the community sits 2.84 miles from Exeter Hospital.

The campus-based model and flexible service architecture appeal to older adults who value control over their living arrangements and dining patterns while remaining in a community where care needs can be met without relocation.

The Boulders suits active, independent adults seeking residential senior living where skilled care, memory care services, and rehabilitation capacity remain available on-site

Overview of Taylor Community Meredith Bay

Taylor Community Meredith Bay offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Meredith, NH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living without daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing care supports residents who need more clinical attention.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing them to remain within the community as care requirements change. There are 44 beds. The smaller scale can suit someone who prefers staff and residents to get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 39 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for most errands. Dining options include the Bistro, Terrace, Tavern, private dining, takeout, and room service, so residents can choose where and how they eat. Rehabilitation services are available, and Heidi Murray serves as the administrator.

Overview of Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit

Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, NH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community.

The community has 70 beds. It opened in 1938, and RN, BSN, NHA Lynda Goldthwaite serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, with pet amenities available to support a resident who wants to continue living with an animal.

Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Concord, NH, Pond Place is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, daily living activities, including bathing and transferring assistance, are taken care of 24/7. Accessible rooms and lively communal spaces are also featured in a friendly setting, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Exciting events, engaging programs, and light exercises allows residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Here, residents can maintain their independence without hassles, as housekeeping and meal preparation are already taken care of. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community’s nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

Overview of St Francis Rehab and Nursing Center

St Francis Rehab and Nursing Center in Laconia, New Hampshire, maintains 51 beds and provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, independent living, palliative care, and respite care. Independent living accommodates residents who manage daily tasks on their own, whereas short-term rehabilitation and respite programs assist individuals recovering from illness or offer primary caregivers a break. The center opened in 1948 and allows residents to keep pets on site.

Administrator Brenda L. Buttrick oversees operations, where overall nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident daily. Funding options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing households to choose between public benefit programs or direct payments based on coverage rules.

Families can get in touch with St Francis Rehab and Nursing Center to discuss admission details, tour the grounds, or evaluate funding options.

Overview of RiverWoods Exeter

With 66 beds, RiverWoods Exeter in Exeter, NH, offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. As a continuing care retirement community, it allows residents to stay even when their needs grow. Short-term rehab is also available for those who need recovery support, while temporary stays are welcome with respite services.

Residents can swim in the pool, use the salon or spa for personal grooming, and walk along groomed trails and through gardens around the campus. Moreover, pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them. Payment options include Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, not long-term residence, while private pay uses personal funds for care and living costs.

Overview of Heritage Heights

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.

Overview of Riverside Rest Home

Riverside Rest Home provides nursing home, hospice care, and memory care in Dover, NH. Nursing home care offers ongoing nursing support for residents who need help with health needs and daily care, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support during end of life.

Memory care provides a supervised setting for someone living with dementia. With 215 beds, Riverside Rest Home is a larger community, with more residents and staff on site.

The range of care can suit someone living with dementia who needs a supervised memory care setting and may later require nursing home or hospice services. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted: Medicaid can help cover a long stay when a resident’s savings may not cover the full cost, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence; Rehabilitation services are also available for residents working to regain or maintain function, and Raymond F Bower, NHA serves as the administrator.

Overview of Summercrest

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.