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Rivermead

150 Rivermead Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
Overview of Rivermead

Rivermead runs three care types out of Peterborough, NH, memory care, independent living, and assisted living. Independent living gives a private home plus what the community runs, and no daily care. Assisted living brings in help with medication, bathing, dressing, and the other tasks of a day.

Under memory care, the setting is secured, and staff supervises inside it. Because all three are at one address, a resident whose needs deepen takes the next level where they already are.

The license here runs to 92 beds, and Meghan M Cook is the administrator. Walking paths, riverfront views, a swimming pool, and cultural events are the listed amenities. An event a resident can reach without leaving the grounds is one they will actually get to.

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Overview of American House Keene

American House Keene, located in Keene, NH, is a senior living community which offers independent living accommodations and amenities, as well as assisted living services. Their independent living program provides residents with a worry free and maintenance free lifestyle through a variety of services and amenities. This includes housekeeping and laundry services, daily trash pickup, and personal transportation services.

Additionally, this pet friendly community also offers other conveniences and amenities within the apartments and the community. Their restaurant-style dining offers chef-prepared meals that satisfies both the taste buds and the body, and their full sized refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher in the apartments, ensures that if residents crave for something they personally prepare, they have the basic tools to create it.

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Overview of The Residence at Silver Square

The Residence at Silver Square undoubtedly provides the highest care for memory care and assisted living options in Dover. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Dover.

As a proud member of the renowned LCB Senior Living Community, the lifestyle at The Residence is easy and worry-free; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living

Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Milford, NH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 44 beds, creating a smaller setting for someone who prefers a more intimate community. Robert R Memmolo serves as the administrator.

Residents can dine in a restaurant style setting, use an art studio, attend entertainment in the theater, receive salon or barber services, and spend time outdoors on landscaped walking paths. Scheduled transportation to appointments and courtesy transportation can help residents attend necessary appointments without arranging every ride themselves. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

The Respite Stay Program provides short term care when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Avita Memory Care and other named programs support the community’s memory care and activity offerings. This may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living, assisted living, or memory care in a smaller community, particularly if remaining in one setting as needs change matters to the family.

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Overview of The Huntington at Nashua

About 2.66 miles from St. Joseph Hospital, The Huntington at Nashua is a 24-bed small, newly established nursing care community on Kent Lane in Nashua’s Ward 8 neighborhood. It caters to occupants needing nursing care, assisted living, or independent living support, offering one- and two-bedroom units. Run by administrator Lisa M. Valcourt, it represents a licensed nursing home at an intimate scale, meaning residents interact closely with staff and one another in a setting markedly smaller than conventional facilities.

For families evaluating the facility’s staffing, registered nurse coverage is at 43 minutes per resident day, with licensed practical nurse hours at 50 minutes, and nurse aide hours at 1 hour 27 minutes daily. When considering fit for nursing care, such figures are worth comparing against your own expectations and local benchmarks. The smaller size means less on-site programming and fewer amenities than a larger community, a trade-off that fits families prioritizing daily staff proximity and individualized attention over expansive activity calendars. The neighborhood environment is somewhat walkable, scoring 26 on the Walk Score scale. A car or arranged transportation is then required for most errands and appointments. The pet-friendly home can matter a great deal for occupants needing their animals nearby.

At just one year old, The Huntington at Nashua is a compact, recently established option for families seeking nursing care capabilities in a small-community setting within Hillsborough County.

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Overview of The Baldwin in Londonderry

The Baldwin in Londonderry is a life plan community on Woodmont Avenue in Londonderry, New Hampshire, offering a full continuum of care under one roof. Residents can move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, along with hospice and palliative care. That range matters for couples with different care needs and for anyone who wants to settle in one place rather than relocate as needs change. The community has been operating for about seven years and is led by CEO Marlene G Rotering.

Housing comes in one and two bedroom layouts within a mid-rise building, with floor plans ranging from roughly 850 to just over 1,500 square feet. The larger end of that range is generous by senior living standards and gives room for familiar furniture, a home office, or space to host visiting family. Pets are welcome, which is often a deciding factor for people who do not want to part with a companion animal when they move.

Daily life is supported by chef-prepared meals, bi-weekly housekeeping, and transportation services, so residents can hand off the upkeep that tends to get harder over time. Amenities lean toward hands-on interests and wellness, including a library, a wood shop, and an aquatics center. Programming includes arts and crafts, group fitness classes, and seasonal celebrations, which give newer residents natural ways to meet neighbors. Fitness and recreation options round out the week for those who want structure in their days.

The setting sits about 2.2 miles from the center of Londonderry, with shops, restaurants, and government offices in the surrounding area. Parkland Medical Center is roughly a mile and a half away, a practical detail for anyone managing an ongoing medical condition or planning for a rehabilitation stay. With a walk score of 21, this is a car-oriented area, so residents and visiting family will generally drive to errands and appointments, and the community’s transportation services help fill that gap. Families weighing the location may want to see how the transportation schedule lines up with the appointments and outings that matter most to them.

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Overview of RiverWoods Manchester

RiverWoods Manchester is a retirement living community that offers a wide range of services and amenities to its residents. The community is located on 29 wooded acres, just 10 minutes from downtown Manchester and 20 minutes from Concord, New Hampshire. Residents benefit from services such as housekeeping, inside and outside maintenance, complimentary scheduled transportation, a flexible meal points program, fitness classes, art classes, and access to a woodshop, trails, and gardens. RiverWoods Manchester is a Life Plan Community, offering the security of guaranteed access to high-quality healthcare should residents need it in the future.

The community offers a variety of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Enhanced Assisted Living (Nursing). Independent Living allows residents to live a full life with active, interesting new friends, while Assisted Living provides extra help with daily living activities to preserve residents’ highest level of independence. Memory Support offers experienced caregivers who work individually with residents, providing the highest level of privacy and dignity, and Enhanced Assisted Living (Nursing) provides experienced, comprehensive care to residents who benefit from enhanced care and attention in a private room. RiverWoods Manchester is a vibrant and active community that allows residents to worry less, explore more, and enjoy their friends.

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Overview of The Village at Riverglen

The Village at Riverglen is an outstanding senior living community in Littleton, NH, that offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care. The community also features beautifully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments in a lively atmosphere, fostering comfort and familiarity. Restaurant-style dining, personal care assistance, and 24-hour care are also offered for residents’ wellness. Through personalized care, the community ensures residents receive the right assistance for their needs.

With a full calendar of activities and exercise programs, residents have more opportunities to find new hobbies and remain active. Solariums are available on each floor, as well as a beauty salon, perfect for residents to spend their free time. This retirement community is a trusted choice for older adults who are looking to age without worries in New Hampshire.

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Overview of The Hunt Community

The Hunt Community brings three levels of care together at a single address in Nashua, New Hampshire, offering assisted living, independent living, and nursing care. For families thinking several years ahead, that range matters: a resident whose needs change over time can often stay in a familiar place with familiar faces rather than starting over somewhere new. The community is set in a three story building with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments, and residency begins at age 62.

Location is one of this community’s stronger points. With a Walk Score of 85, the surrounding neighborhood is very walkable, meaning most errands can be handled on foot and many everyday essentials sit within a short walk. The building is roughly 1.3 miles from downtown Nashua, and St. Joseph Hospital is about a mile away, which is worth weighing for anyone who expects regular medical appointments or values quick access to a hospital.

Day to day operations are led by administrator Gloria J. Prunier, with Deborah Riddell serving as chief executive officer. Fitness and recreation programming is part of the community’s regular offering, and transportation services cover trips that fall outside walking distance. Pets are welcome, so a resident moving in does not have to part with an animal companion, something that carries real weight for many people making this transition.

Apartments span a wide range of sizes, from compact studios to two bedroom layouts of nearly 1,400 square feet, giving couples and residents with more belongings room to settle in comfortably. Taken together, the combination of a walkable Nashua setting, a continuum of care under one roof, and named on site leadership makes The Hunt Community a practical option for someone who wants their housing to accommodate changing needs without another move.

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Overview of Brookdale Spruce Wood

Brookdale Spruce Wood offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Durham, NH. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Residents can choose a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layout. The two-bedroom option can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care provides a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a companion animal when moving in. Wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs in navigating the community.

Restaurant-style dining features seasonal, chef-inspired meals, while activities include a gardening club, happy hour, and social events. A courtyard and garden provide outdoor space, and the on-site salon and spa give residents access to personal grooming without leaving the community. Lynn Underhill serves as the administrator. Starting monthly rates are $4,610 for independent living, $5,875 for assisted living, and $7,300 for memory care, giving families an initial budget point for each care level.

$5,875/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Independent Living in New Hampshire at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 33/ 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: 65The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Hampshire. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90