Birch Hill
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Manchester, NH

Birch Hill

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Manchester, NH

Overview of Birch Hill

Birch Hill is an incredible and affordable retirement living community nestled in the heart of Manchester, New Hampshire. This remarkable residence is renowned for its innovative approach to senior living, offering a seamless blend of assisted living facilities and independent living options. Prepare to embark on a journey of newfound connections and endless possibilities in the world of assisted senior living.

Picture yourself in a cottage-style model, enjoying Wi-Fi connectivity and the convenience of on-site postal services. Discover the joy of crafting in a dedicated crafts room, relax in inviting library lounges, or accommodate guests in comfortable guest rooms. At Birch Hill, pets are welcomed as part of the family, and transportation services ensure that residents can easily access the vibrant metropolitan lifestyle surrounding them. The entire campus is designed to be wheelchair accessible, providing ease and convenience for all in the assisted living facilities. Residents can bask in the beauty of the wooden campus while enjoying access to a vibrant and fulfilling metropolitan lifestyle, knowing that top notch services are always available when needed.

(603) 836-2302

Types of Care at Birch Hill

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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Walk Score: 10 / 100 Rank #156 / 229Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 229 homes in New Hampshire. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Hampshire SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 5.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Manchester's city center to Birch Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.03 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Catholic Medical)

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Independent Living in New Hampshire

Birch Hill is located in Manchester, 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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 Birch Hill

What neighborhood is Birch Hill in?

Birch Hill is in the West Side neighborhood.

Is Birch Hill in a walkable area?

Birch Hill has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Birch Hill?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Birch Hill in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Birch Hill?

(603) 836-2302 will put you in contact with the team at Birch Hill.

Is Birch Hill Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Birch Hill is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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