Page 3 of Best Senior Communities in New Hampshire

Overview of Hillsbrook Village

A short drive from Concord, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community that has designed its signature programs to have its residents feel young and vibrant with the energy given off by the environment. The retirement home aims to inspire the quality of life for its seniors through enrichment, empowerment, and encouragement that reinvents and redesigns the approach to senior living in a modern way.

As an Everbrook Senior Living home, experiencing the power of community with  Hillsbrook Village’s individualized-focused approach to senior care is essential to attending to its residents as soon as possible. With a dedicated team of caregivers who strive to create a stimulating and nurturing environment where individuals thrive, they offer specialized memory care activities and delicious and healthy meal plans that promote overall well-being and create meaningful moments.

Located in Hillsborough County, Hudson, NH, Laurel Place Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community that offers premium assisted living services. Residents enjoy a furnished suite with a private patio and garden and access to housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services for a worry-free lifestyle. The community also provides 24-hour nursing care, medication administration and management, and assistance with daily living activities, to ensure most of residents’ needs are met.

Residents are also provided with plenty of opportunities to make connections and exercise their bodies and minds with a wide array of life enriching programs, such as music therapy, creative crafts and painting, live musical entertainment, and various talks from excellent guest speakers. The community also offers three delicious and healthy meals, providing residents with the sustenance and nourishment they need to stay active and healthy. At Laurel Place Assisted Living, residents are guaranteed to thrive holistically with extensive services, stimulating activities, and friendly community.

Overview of Kendal at Hanover

Kendal at Hanover offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Hanover, NH. Independent living provides a private home with community services for residents who do not need daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing care supports residents who need nursing attention.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 107 beds, with studios, apartments with one bedroom, apartments with one bedroom and a den, apartments with two bedrooms, and apartments with two bedrooms and a den. A single resident can choose a private studio, while a couple or companion can consider a larger layout. Rebecca Daniels serves as the administrator.

An on-site clinic connected with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital gives residents access to clinic services within the community, while rehabilitative services support recovery and functional goals without arranging transportation elsewhere. Fitness classes offer structured exercise, Riverfront Park provides an outdoor setting, and Lifelong Learning gives residents access to educational programming. The area has a Walk Score of 72, meaning it is very walkable and most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby destinations independently.

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.

Overview of Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center

Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, located in Derry, NH, is a care facility offering long term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care, as well as respite and hospice care. Their long-term care services provide residents with individualized care planning to ensure that each residents’ specific needs are met. Their home-like environment also provides residents with 24/7 caregiving services, assistance with daily living activities, as well as physician services, and mental health, podiatry, and dental services.
Additionally, Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center also ensures that residents receive proper nutrition through their full dining services. On the other hand, housekeeping and laundry, as well as banking services, provides residents with modern conveniences, removing the mental and physical load of these energy consuming tasks.

Overview of Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Dover Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. As a member of the National Health Care Associates, the health and rehab center strives to work everyday with quality service to its residents so that residents maintain a level of independence and individuality. Dover Center receives full support that helps nourish their holistic needs in a charming and convenient environment.

The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care and on-site therapy (physical, occupational, and speech). Community services include housekeeping, laundry, transportation, meals provided, and recreational activities.

Overview of Presidential Oaks

Presidential Oaks is a 52-bed community in Concord, New Hampshire, offering nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing under one roof. The three-story building offers one- and two-bedroom housing options, along with a dedicated nursing floor level for residents needing closer clinical support. The area is somewhat walkable (Walk Score 43), so residents and visiting family typically need a car for most errands.

Residents have access to private rooms and three meals served daily in the dining room, along with rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, respite care, and supported retirement living. A regular calendar of social events and activities is part of daily life. Nursing coverage includes registered nurse, licensed nurse, and nurse aide hours, with nurse aides providing about two and a half hours of hands-on care per resident each day.

Presidential Oaks accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care. Angela Beamer, RN, administers the community.

State inspections in New Hampshire, carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Facilities Administration, have tended to focus on areas including medication management, hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, dietary and food service, and resident rights and protections.

Taken together, the community is a multi-care-type community offering a full continuum of care, from assisted living through skilled nursing and hospice, with meals and clinical support built into daily life for residents whose needs may change over time.

Overview of Oceanside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Oceanside Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents seeking to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the nursing home provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. The nursing home cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.

Oceanside’s services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

Overview of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is an acute care facility providing nursing care in Nashua, NH. The community has 188 beds, a size that accommodates more residents, staff and programming than a smaller home.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available for residents whose care includes rehabilitation needs. Medicare is accepted, and Colin T Mchugh serves as the administrator; the combination of nursing care and rehabilitation may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support alongside therapy services.

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Manchester, NH, Washington Manor is an idyllic haven that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, ensuring their comfort. Meal preparation and housekeeping are also provided to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

Social events, fitness classes, and recreational activities are conducted to promote social engagement and an active lifestyle. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community also strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles with its nurturing environment and extensive amenities.