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10 Best Nursing Homes in Durham, NH

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Durham nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Durham, NH may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Durham or another care type is right for you. Browse 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Durham.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Long Beach and Concordville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as South Deerfield, North Nottingham and West Nottingham.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Durham, NH

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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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Cost of nursing homes in Durham, NH

The average cost of senior living in Durham is $6,563 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $5,428 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Durham, NH vs. nearby cities

Durham, NH
$6,563/mo
$6,527/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Durham, NH vs. the state and national average

Durham, NH
$6,563/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Durham vs. other types of senior living

$6,174/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,563/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Durham, NH by room type

Semi-Private
$5,954/mo
Studio
$6,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,549/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,420/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Durham

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Durham

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

5.0
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.

Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well. My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Durham nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Durham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Durham, NHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Durham nursing homes

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 Durham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durham, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Spring Village at Dover are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Durham, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.

There are 25 nursing homes facilities near Durham, New Hampshire. See the full list.

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