The Arbors of Bedford
Memory Care & Respite Care · Bedford, NH

The Arbors of Bedford

Memory Care & Respite Care · Bedford, NH

Overview of The Arbors of Bedford

Based in the inviting community of Bedford, MH, The Arbors of Bedford is a respected senior living community offering memory care and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations including The Manchester Studio, The Bedford Studio, and The Merrimack Shared Studio. Focusing on memory care, residents can receive personalized, 24/7 needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and other thoughtfully designed programs based on the immediate needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with personalized services are also available for respite care.

Committed to providing a loving and caring environment, the community offers excellent amenities and services to maximize its residents’ living experience. These are categorized into specialized sensory dining, secure common spaces, therapeutic experiences, and support of care providers. The Arbors of Bedford proudly stands as a premier senior living community for memory care.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 89 Rank #52 / 164Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 164 homes we track in New Hampshire for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Hampshire facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #24 / 134Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 134 homes we track in New Hampshire for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New Hampshire facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
13 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #135 / 190Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 135th out of 190 homes we track in New Hampshire for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Hampshire facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeSupported Residential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
CountyHillsborough
License Number3922

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Arbors of Bedford is administered by Shannon M Bernier.

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: 2-story

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Type of Rooms Available

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Places of interest near The Arbors of Bedford

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bedford's city center to The Arbors of Bedford's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Manchester

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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Bowman Place at Olde Bedford
MC
AL
RC
Bedford
150
Facility 150
NH AVG 69
Rank #11 / 164
Yes
23
Facility 23
NH AVG 37
Rank #114 / 190
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
1
Facility 1
NH AVG 7
Rank #29 / 134
-Alicia M Nordin
Hanover Hill Health Care Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Manchester (Hanover Hill)
124
Facility 124
NH AVG 69
Rank #19 / 164
No
59
Facility 59
NH AVG 37
Rank #41 / 190
-
56
Facility 56
NH AVG 7
Rank #1 / 134
A+Nha Lori J Mc Intire
Benchmark at Bedford Falls
MC
AL
RC
Bedford
114
Facility 114
NH AVG 69
Rank #23 / 164
Yes
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 37
Rank #100 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 7
Rank #12 / 134
-April J Lyons
Bedford Falls
MC
AL
RC
Bedford
114
Facility 114
NH AVG 69
Rank #23 / 164
Yes
25
Facility 25
NH AVG 37
Rank #109 / 190
studio / 1 bed
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 7
Rank #12 / 134
-April J Lyons
The Arbors of Bedford
MC
RC
Bedford
89
Facility 89
NH AVG 69
Rank #52 / 164
Yes
14
Facility 14
NH AVG 37
Rank #135 / 190
Studio
13
Facility 13
NH AVG 7
Rank #24 / 134
-Shannon M Bernier

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in New Hampshire

The Arbors of Bedford is located in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Hampshire.

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Choices for Independence

NH Medicaid CFI Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NH

Small state; rural access emphasis.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home aides

NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center

NH ServiceLink

Age 60+
General New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NH

Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.

Benefits
Care coordination Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

New Hampshire Old Age Assistance

Age 65+
General NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.
Asset Limits $1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).
NH

Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$200/month) for living costs (e.g., rent, utilities, care support)

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NH

13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NH

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NH

Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,200/season) Weatherization Emergency fuel ($450 max)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NH

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief

New Hampshire Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ prioritized
General NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.
NH

Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$100-$500/year) to offset housing costs Indirectly aiding care funding

Frequently Asked Questions about The Arbors of Bedford

Is The Arbors of Bedford in a walkable area?

The Arbors of Bedford has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Arbors of Bedford?

According to NH state health department records, The Arbors of Bedford's license number is 3922.

When does The Arbors of Bedford's license expire?

According to NH state health department records, The Arbors of Bedford's license expires on September 30, 2026.

How long has The Arbors of Bedford been in business?

The Arbors of Bedford has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Arbors of Bedford?

Yes, The Arbors of Bedford allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Arbors of Bedford?

Shannon M Bernier is the administrator of The Arbors of Bedford.

How many beds does The Arbors of Bedford have?

The Arbors of Bedford has 89 beds.

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