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OVERALL STATE RANK
Assisted living provides a social environment for seniors while providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, grooming, and toileting. In New Hampshire, the average cost of assisted living is approximately $7,600 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. Annually, this adds up to $91,200.[01] This figure is significantly higher than the cost of an independent living community, and it’s slightly lower than the cost of a memory care community.
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How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.
Top ranked New Hampshire cities for assisted living overall
I would give a 10 if I had that option!!! Never any lingering odors or anything negative. They couldn't e any better! Cooperative and go the extra mile for Residents and their Families Another area that I...
When my brother and I and our spouses realized that our mother could not stay by herself anymore Carriage Hill was just being built on Route 155 in Madbury, an easily accessible and convenient location....
We moved mom here seven years ago and she couldn't be happier. The care, activities, food and social events are wonderful. It's one big happy family, residents and associates and families included.
We picked this community because, it was the only place in the area that could accommodate the physical needs of my loved one at the time, location, and the place looked great at the time of the tour. They...
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...
I would give a 10 if I had that option!!! Never any lingering odors or anything negative. They couldn't e any better! Cooperative and go the extra mile for Residents and their Families Another area that I...
It's a great place for a person who needs extra nursing care and an alternative to having to go to a nursing home. They have quite of bit of intervention in that area. The staff is friendly and professional....
I would give a 10 if I had that option!!! Never any lingering odors or anything negative. They couldn't e any better! Cooperative and go the extra mile for Residents and their Families Another area that I...
We moved mom here seven years ago and she couldn't be happier. The care, activities, food and social events are wonderful. It's one big happy family, residents and associates and families included.
I would give a 10 if I had that option!!! Never any lingering odors or anything negative. They couldn't e any better! Cooperative and go the extra mile for Residents and their Families Another area that I...
We moved mom here seven years ago and she couldn't be happier. The care, activities, food and social events are wonderful. It's one big happy family, residents and associates and families included.
My mom stayed at Granite Ledges for almost a year (before needing to go to a higher level of care.). The staff was consistently kind, helpful and respectful. We also appreciated that most of them had great...
We have been very happy with everything! We picked this community because the location was good for us, very nice place and welcoming staff.
It was a great experience for our loved one [name removed]. Life changes so I had to pull him out but I would take him back if life changed. What we like the most is the atmosphere, the staff, the food, they...
We do wish the rooms could be a bit larger. It would be great if the residents could get outside more. However, we are so far we are happy with the facility and based on the experience we have had so far,...
A Place for Mom has collected proprietary data across our network of partner communities in New Hampshire. Seniors we’ve helped have paid between $4,400 and $11,070 per month in their new assisted living communities. Nationally, the average monthly cost of assisted living is $6,200. New Hampshire’s average cost is higher, which may be due in part to the higher cost of living in the state.
It’s important to remember that many factors can affect the total cost of assisted living. While New Hampshire has a wide range in assisted living costs, this may be due in part to the community’s location, with communities near large cities being more expensive. Additional factors that affect the cost of assisted living may include the following:
Since assisted living can be expensive, many seniors do use multiple payment methods to cover the cost of assisted living.
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It’s common for seniors to use both private and public payment methods to cover their monthly bill. Seniors and families who start planning early have the most flexibility in payment options. This is because many payment options, such as veterans benefits or public assistance through Medicaid, often have a waiting period. For an in-depth look at different payment options, visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay refers to any assets, such as a home or insurance policy, that a senior can put towards their assisted living costs.
Seniors can use the profits from selling their home to pay for assisted living in New Hampshire.
A reverse mortgage can allow seniors to leverage some of the equity of their home to pay for assisted living in New Hampshire.
The funds in an HSA can help cover the medically necessary aspects of assisted living in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire seniors can sell or convert a life insurance policy to help pay for their assisted living costs.
A long-term care insurance policy can help pay for the caregiver assistance a senior receives in New Hampshire assisted living.
Social Security benefits for assisted living
Seniors can put the money they receive from Social Security benefits toward their monthly assisted living bill in New Hampshire.
Assisted living communities in New Hampshire are licensed through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Facilities Administration under two categories. While licensing requirements for both categories are similar, they offer two levels of care.
Residential care facilities offer a lower level of care with a focus on the social aspect of community. They can offer a maximum of 21 medical or nursing visits for each instance or illness that requires it. [02]
Supported residential health care facilities offer a higher level of care. In fact, seniors who are eligible for a nursing home level of care can remain in these communities as long as their needs are being met.[02]
To help ensure that a resident’s care needs are met, assisted living facilities must conduct a care assessment before a new resident moves in (or within 24 hours of admission). Ongoing assessments should occur every six months or after any major changes in a resident’s health.[02]
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of New Hampshire is basic. New Hampshire’s website allows you to verify licensing and contains some information about inspections and complaints. While the state website lists dates of inspections, the full reports aren’t currently accessible online.
You can use New Hampshire’s facility search form to find licensed providers and the dates of inspections:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
A Place for Mom. (2022-2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
National Center for Assisted Living. (2022). Assisted living state regulatory review.
Overview of assisted living in NH
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