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Memory Care in New Hampshire

Overview of Memory Care in New Hampshire

Families searching for senior living in New Hampshire will be greeted by natural beauty in just about every direction. The Granite State remains a popular spot for seniors, largely for its outstanding scenery, but also for its easy access to the Atlantic Coast and nearby New England destinations. New Hampshire’s main metropolitan area, Manchester, is located in the south-central region, but most of the state is defined by its winding rivers, natural bodies of water, and conifer-covered landscape. Lake Winnipesaukee is a large glacial lake in central New Hampshire at the foothills of the White Mountains. This rugged subrange of the Appalachians stretches into the state’s Great North Woods region and attracts millions of tourists every year with its ski slopes, hiking trails, and climbing walls. New Hampshire may be small in area, but it offers countless opportunities for an active yet peaceful retirement.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 25 senior living communities in New Hampshire that provide memory care.

The median monthly cost of memory care in New Hampshire is about $7,100.

Top-rated Memory Care facilities in New Hampshire

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823
9.9
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66 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Diana Mahoney - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

my mother was there from [dates removed] when she passed. My mother had alzheimers and when I could no longer care for her in my home I choose Carriage Hill. They from the beginning till the end cared for...

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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown

2 Chester Turnpike, Allenstown, NH 03275
9.8
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40 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Dawn T - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

When I first went there I was impressed with how clean and bright it is. The apartment I chose for my father is a nice sized one bedroom. Staff have all been helpful and friendly. My father really likes the...

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Arbors of Bedford

70 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford, NH 03110
9.8
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89 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff who know the residents and genuinely care. Good communication. Programs that engage the residents. Especially live music a few times a month. My husband sang every song. Staff has ability to calmly...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Nashua

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Langdon Place of Nashua

319 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This facility is very well maintained. They do offer weekly housekeeping, but mom does her own because she likes to. They're great to work with. The apartments are large and less expensive than some other...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings

674 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062
8.9
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38 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My Mom (92 years old with long term dementia, wheelchair) has spent the past year in "The Harbor", the secure Memory Care Unit at Nashua Crossings. It has been the best experience for both of us! Mom is...

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Atria Marland Place

15 Stevens Street, Andover, MA 01810
9.4
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121 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Nurses and CNAs are top notch! Food and activities are good. They could improve by having a low income model that was transparent or a Masshealth continuation program.

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Londonderry

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All American Assisted Living at Londonderry

1 Button Drive, Londonderry, NH 03053
9.7
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46 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Patricia D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The physical environment is very inviting. There are always activities scheduled for various levels of participation. Everyone is very friendly and approachable. My mother was on hospice and I was very...

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Granite Ledges of Concord

151 Langley Parkway, Concord, NH 03301
8.6
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24 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall family member has settled in nicely is assisted very well when needed. Staff is very friendly. Meals are good but he still complains sometimes. Activities are great and there are a variety of...

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Benchmark at North Andover

700 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA 01845
9.5
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46 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Jean O - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall it has been a very good experience especially coming from 6 months of rehab facilities. The staff is great. There are all kinds of activities. The residents are amazingly outgoing and friendly which...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Manchester

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Arbors of Bedford

70 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford, NH 03110
9.8
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89 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff who know the residents and genuinely care. Good communication. Programs that engage the residents. Especially live music a few times a month. My husband sang every song. Staff has ability to calmly...

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Granite Ledges of Concord

151 Langley Parkway, Concord, NH 03301
8.6
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24 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall family member has settled in nicely is assisted very well when needed. Staff is very friendly. Meals are good but he still complains sometimes. Activities are great and there are a variety of...

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The Residence at Salem Woods

6 Sally Sweet's Way, Salem, NH 03079
9.2
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37 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Only downside is rates increase yearly, but we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Dover

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Spring Village at Dover

35 Pointe Place, Dover, NH 03820
9.3
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102 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall a 4. Staff is friendly, compassionate, and very accommodating. Not sure about activities as my brother wasn't able to physically participate. Sometimes I would have to mention that he was in need of...

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The Residence at Silver Square

100 Sterling Way, Dover, NH 03820
8.9
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33 reviews
Janet - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My FIL was having behavioral issues, they were the only facility willing to take him. The staff has been outstanding in meeting his needs. Conversely Silver Square was no help at all with this situation!

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Langdon Place of Dover

60 Middle Road, Dover, NH 03820
8.9
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45 reviews
LL - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The nurses and activities coordinator are fantastic, as are the kitchen staff. There is something for residents to do every day, and there are so many opportunities for residents to socialize and make...

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New Hampshire laws and regulations for memory care facilities

In New Hampshire, the Health Facilities Administration within the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) licenses and regulates memory care facilities. Memory care facilities are categorized as residential care facilities. To provide memory care, a residential care facility must comply with dementia training requirements.

Residential care facility regulations for New Hampshire memory care facilities

Because New Hampshire memory care facilities are considered residential care facilities, they must offer the following services and amenities required of all residential care facilities:[01]

  • Protective care and oversight 24 hours per day
  • Medication management and assistance
  • Three nutritious meals with snacks per day
  • Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services listed in their admission agreement
  • Activities that promote the social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of residents
  • Assistance with scheduling medical and dental appointments, arranging transportation, and providing reminders

Memory care regulations for New Hampshire memory care facilities

To provide memory care to residents, New Hampshire memory care facilities must adhere to the following dementia-specific regulations:[01]

  • Provide staff continuing education on best dementia care practices
  • Require staff to complete a minimum of 6 hours for initial dementia care training
  • Require staff to complete a minimum of 4 hours of dementia care training annually

New Hampshire Department of Health contact information

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Main Building
105 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 800-735-2964

Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?

State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.

Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.

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How to access New Hampshire memory care facility inspection reports

In New Hampshire, the local Health Officer inspects residential care facilities, including memory care communities. The Department of Human and Health Services doesn’t offer an online search tool to access memory care facility investigation reports. Residents can try asking the Health Officer Liaison Unit for inspection reports on specific memory care facilities by calling 603-271-3468 or emailing healthofficer@dhhs.nh.gov.

References

  1. Residential Care and Health Facility Rules, New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules § 800 (2022).

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