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Page 5 of Best Memory Care in New Hampshire

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 98 memory care communities in NH using NH Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NH
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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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Hampshire. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around New Hampshire

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.

Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Manchester
126
Facility 126
NH AVG 70
Rank #19 / 168
No
39
Facility 39
NH AVG 37
Rank #85 / 194
Private Rooms--Nathan E O\'Bara
RiverWoods Exeter
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Exeter (Perkins Hill)
66
Facility 66
NH AVG 70
Rank #75 / 168
Yes--
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 136
-Lauren N Goldman
Benchmark at Bedford Falls
MC
AL
RC
Bedford (Corporate Drive)
114
Facility 114
NH AVG 70
Rank #24 / 168
Yes
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 37
Rank #102 / 194
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 7
Rank #12 / 136
-April J Lyons
Golden View Health Care Center
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Meredith
105
Facility 105
NH AVG 70
Rank #38 / 168
No
39
Facility 39
NH AVG 37
Rank #85 / 194
-
52
Facility 52
NH AVG 7
Rank #2 / 136
A+Nha Rosemary Simino
Greystone Farm at Salem
MC
AL
RC
Salem (Salem Depot)
82
Facility 82
NH AVG 70
Rank #59 / 168
Yes
48
Facility 48
NH AVG 37
Rank #62 / 194
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
NH AVG 7
Rank #17 / 136
-Lisa D Collins
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua
MC
AL
RC
Nashua (West Hollis Street)
131
Facility 131
NH AVG 70
Rank #17 / 168
Yes
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 37
Rank #143 / 194
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 7
Rank #12 / 136
C-Michelle Bianchi
Bedford Falls
MC
AL
RC
Bedford (Corporate Drive)
114
Facility 114
NH AVG 70
Rank #24 / 168
Yes
25
Facility 25
NH AVG 37
Rank #111 / 194
studio / 1 bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 7
Rank #12 / 136
-April J Lyons
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
MC
AL
RC
Nashua (West Hollis Street)
131
Facility 131
NH AVG 70
Rank #17 / 168
Yes
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 37
Rank #143 / 194
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 7
Rank #12 / 136
C-Michelle Bianchi
Maple Leaf Healthcare Center
MC
NH
SNF
Manchester
114
Facility 114
NH AVG 70
Rank #24 / 168
No
49
Facility 49
NH AVG 37
Rank #60 / 194
---Malcolm M Dean
Langdon Place of Keene
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Keene
156
Facility 156
NH AVG 70
Rank #10 / 168
Yes
12
Facility 12
NH AVG 37
Rank #143 / 194
---Jennifer Rousseau
Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Manchester (Myrtle Street)
120
Facility 120
NH AVG 70
Rank #21 / 168
Yes
81
Facility 81
NH AVG 37
Rank #18 / 194
--A+Rachel S Lentine
American House Keene
MC
AL
IL
RC
Keene
144
Facility 144
NH AVG 70
Rank #15 / 168
Yes
59
Facility 59
NH AVG 37
Rank #43 / 194
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Hilary Seifer
Benchmark at Rye
MC
AL
RC
Rye (Lafayette Road)
64
Facility 64
NH AVG 70
Rank #77 / 168
Yes
16
Facility 16
NH AVG 37
Rank #132 / 194
Studio
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 7
Rank #12 / 136
C-Mallory R Lord
Partridge House
MC
AL
RC
Hampton
80
Facility 80
NH AVG 70
Rank #63 / 168
Yes
58
Facility 58
NH AVG 37
Rank #46 / 194
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suites
17
Facility 17
NH AVG 7
Rank #22 / 136
-Sarah Kearney
The Courville at Nashua
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Nashua (Hunt Street)
94
Facility 94
NH AVG 70
Rank #49 / 168
No
57
Facility 57
NH AVG 37
Rank #48 / 194
-
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 136
-Jeff C Ekberg
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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 Watson Fields

The sister home of Bellamy Fields, Watson Fields, is one of Dover’s most trusted assisted living homes. Residents of the community are encouraged to have a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance; they can expect a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness to be met with full support.

Watson Fields residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and savory home-cooked meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

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Overview of Forestview Manor Assisted Living

Forestview Manor Assisted Living is a truly exceptional community that caters to the unique needs of seniors, offering a comprehensive range of services including memory care assisted living. With their expertly designed programs and compassionate approach, they provide a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals with memory-related challenges. From personalized assistance with daily activities to specialized memory care programs, they tailor their services to meet the specific needs of each individual. This comprehensive approach ensures that residents receive the right level of care and support, enhancing their overall quality of life.

Their dedication to memory care services sets them apart, and they have garnered a strong reputation for their expertise in this field. By focusing on memory care, they have developed programs and resources that are specifically designed to support individuals with cognitive impairments, providing a safe and enriching environment where residents can thrive. With their experienced team of caregivers, state-of-the-art facilities, and personalized approach to memory care, they offer a haven of comfort and tranquility for seniors and their families.

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Overview of Bedford Hills

Bedford Hills is a 147-bed nursing home owned by Heidi Forrence, situated just off Route 101 in Bedford, New Hampshire. The facility accommodates multiple coverage paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding suburban area is car-dependent, scoring low on walkability scales and requiring family members to use a vehicle for errands and transit to the property.

The facility runs at a busy 94 percent occupancy level, and patients stay an average of 118 days. This timeframe underscores a heavy operational focus on short-term recovery and therapy tracks rather than long-term placement. Daily care is handled by an around-the-clock team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who deliver an average of 3 hours and 20 minutes of nursing care per resident each day to cover physical rehabilitation and memory support needs.

State reviews indicate that the property functions within standard public health guidelines. Earlier health department inspections flagged some issues with medication tracking, but follow-up evaluations confirm those areas were resolved. The building now maintains a clean standard compliance record, bringing its long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate to zero.

Prospective residents will find a setup focused on transitioning patients back home after a hospital stay. The kitchen plans meals around standard nutritional requirements and serves them in a centralized dining room.

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Overview of Hillsboro House Nursing Home

Andrew Irwin owns and operates Hillsboro House Nursing Home, a 33-bed skilled nursing facility located on School Street in Hillsboro, New Hampshire. To cover resident costs, the billing office processes multiple payment methods, accepting Medicare alongside standard insurance and continuing care financing choices. For visitors, the surrounding rural neighborhood carries a low walkability footprint, meaning family members will generally rely on a personal vehicle to travel to the property or manage errands.

The property maintains a steady population of 26 residents, representing a 79 percent occupancy level. This smaller census supports a specific clinical workload split between short-term post-hospital rehabilitation and specialized dementia care. To manage these daily needs, around-the-clock staffing provides an average of 3 hours and 49 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, which includes 49 minutes from registered nurses, 21 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 2 hours and 30 minutes of hands-on support from nurse aides.

Official health department records indicate that the property functions within standard public health and environmental guidelines. Oversight logs confirm that the smaller-scale facility maintains a consistent compliance track record across its clinical and safety inspections, resulting in an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Prospective representatives will find a small-scale community setting designed for manageable medical oversight and behavioral memory support. Meals are individually prepared to meet therapeutic diets and specific medical requirements and served in a centralized dining room.

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Windham Terrace

3 Church Rd, Windham, NH 03087
Overview of Windham Terrace

Situated in scenic Windham, New Hampshire, Windham Terrace offers a welcoming environment for seniors seeking assisted living, memory and respite care. Their philosophy centers on providing a continuum of care that allows residents to thrive at any stage of their golden years. For seniors who require more assistance with daily living activities, Windham Terrace’s assisted living program provides a helping hand. Caring staff members are available 24/7 to assist with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other essential tasks, empowering them to maintain their independence while enjoying social connections that come with assisted living.

Windham Terrace also offers specialized memory care for those facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Their secure environment and professionally trained staff provide structure and compassionate care, ensuring residents with cognitive challenges feel safe and supported.

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Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Nashua

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua is a captivating sanctuary thoughtfully designed for individuals with memory impairment. Their unwavering commitment to Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions sets them apart, as they possess a profound understanding of the intricate challenges of memory care. Nestled within the grounds are lush gardens and meandering walking paths, offering a serene escape where nature’s beauty intertwines with residents’ well-being. Compassionate caregivers are well-versed in delivering personalized care, placing the individual at the heart of their attention.

From inviting activity areas that ignite joy to a cozy living room that invites relaxation, every corner emanates warmth and tranquility. A serene library beckons residents to embark on literary journeys, while the charming dining room and country kitchen awaken the senses. The facility boasts full wheelchair accessibility, allowing for seamless mobility. The game room and arts and crafts center serve as hubs of creativity and self-expression, inviting individuals to unleash their imaginations. Modern amenities such as Wi-Fi and high-speed internet keep residents connected to the world, and the community extends its hospitality to furry companions, recognizing their role as beloved members of the family.

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Overview of Brookdale Spruce Wood

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Spruce Wood provides exceptional service for seniors in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Spruce Wood guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale Spruce Wood is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.

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Overview of Johnson Creek Village

Johnson Creek Village is Dover’s premier memory care home and has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of the elderly. The resident-centered community has been a home of possibilities for seniors who receive holistic care that help maintain their independence and sense of individuality.

Johnson Creek’s person-centered approach provides a reliable environment through maintenance-free services, housekeeping services, comfortable common spaces, and delicious dining experiences. They boast their highly trained care staff, spacious apartments, and a list of calendar-filled activities for an engaging and enriching experience during their stay.

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Overview of Riverside Rest Home

Riverside Rest Home is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation home located in Dover. The center provides a comprehensive range of care, including specialized nursing home care and memory care therapy, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. They boast a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver lovely senior care.

Riverside Rest Home’s features include housekeeping, transportation, social events, recreational activities, and specialized programs. The nursing home is focused on conducting a results-driven approach to individual recovery.

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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 Memory Care 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.

Does New Hampshire Medicaid cover memory care?

New Hampshire Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 98 memory care communities in New Hampshire. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.