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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In 1988,Woodcrest House was opened by the Brenner family as a 12 room assisted living residence. Originally built in 1820, the building is listed on the National Registrar of Historic Landmarks. Sparked by a personal need for an elderly family member, the Brenner’s sole mission was to offer...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
RiverWoods is a nationally-accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Exeter, NH. RiverWoods offers Independent Living as well as direct admission to Assisted Living Care and all of the benefits that come with choosing the Seacoast’s premier CCRC/life care community. Located on 200...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Elizabeth Calsey House at Lions Mouth Road
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Hearthstone at New Horizons
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Eventide Home, a non-profit nursing and assisted living facility, located in Exeter, New Hampshire, and has been providing health care services to women over the age of 65 since 1952.Our nursing home provides housing and health care services to 19 women, 15 of whom have private rooms. The...
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Photo of The Groves in Lincoln
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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There is a lot of coordination between the health and the care with medical. They work hard to communicate with the family members of the residents to make sure that they are aware. The staff are well...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony Homes...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in Hillsborough County, NH

The average cost of senior living in Hillsborough County is $6,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,405 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hillsborough County, NH vs. nearby counties

Hillsborough County, NH
$6,940/mo
$7,180/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hillsborough County, NH vs. the state and national average

Hillsborough County, NH
$6,940/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hillsborough County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,940/mo
$7,005/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Hillsborough County, NH by room type

Semi-Private
$6,551/mo
Studio
$7,618/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,898/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,881/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,290/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hillsborough County, NH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Hillsborough County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hillsborough County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hillsborough County

Putnam Farm at Danvers

4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her. Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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The Gables at Winchester

4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Hillsborough County review score based on 933 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 933 reviews of 255 Hillsborough County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hillsborough County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Hillsborough County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Hillsborough County, NH255 facilities
8.1
Manchester, NH11 facilities
8.5
Nashua, NH13 facilities

Review subcategories for Hillsborough County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 933 reviews of 255 Hillsborough County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hillsborough County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Hillsborough County, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Hillsborough County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillsborough County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillsborough County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Hillsborough County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Hillsborough County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hillsborough County, NHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.2%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hillsborough County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Hillsborough County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hillsborough County, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.8%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hillsborough County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Hillsborough County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hillsborough County, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
49.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillsborough County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Hillsborough County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillsborough County, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillsborough County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Hillsborough County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hillsborough County, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hillsborough County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Hampshire assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Hillsborough County protect seniors.

Learn about New Hampshire Assisted Living regulations

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Atria Longmeadow Place and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.

There are 294 assisted living facilities near Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Atria Longmeadow Place and Arbors of Bedford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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