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Caring and responsive care givers. Great communication with family members. Excellent variety of activities. Responsive to family feedback. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Arbors of Bedford is a dedicated memory care assisted living residence. Unlike other senior living communities, we are exclusively dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of memory impairment.We offer an innovative and award-winning memory care program, Live...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Bedford Falls is a welcoming assisted living community located in Bedford, New Hampshire of Hillsborough County. Our beautifully landscaped community allows residents to feel right at home while enjoying the cozy gazebo or relaxing on the patio with fellow residents and friends. Home of the...
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77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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9.1
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My loved one would rather the meals and dining service category much lower! However, my siblings and I feel that my mom is safe in her living situation and we no longer need to worry about her. Staff have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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34 reviews
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We feel in love with the two co-directors. they are genuine. It's very obvious they love their job and they love their residents. We really feel like they are family. I think salad would be a wonderful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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8.2
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It was close to my home. Very convenient to visit. Property was lovely. Clean and most recently painted. AIDS and nurses were friendly. Very pleasant atmosphere. Response to care needs some help....
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.
Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care is nestled in a quaint planned community in beautiful Milford, New Hampshire. This picturesque hilltop, with fantastic views of the White Mountains, community is close to Route 3, 101 and 101A and centrally located near numerous...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
3.0
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32 reviews
3.0
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32 reviews
5 star
46%
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41%
3 star
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We're happy with this place overall. They have activities/bingo and exercise class regularly. They also have occasional entertainment (less with Covid). Trips to shopping and some attractions. Staff is very...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Opened in 2008 and located in one of the most charming communities in the State of New Hampshire, Bentley Senior Living is a state of the art community that offers a full compliment of amenities and supportive services designed to maximize independence and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. ...
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Carlyle admitted my mother for respite care on a weekend. Everyone we interacted with was kind and compassionate during this stressful period. This respite experience ended up being more like a therapeutic...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Carlyle Place, one of four centers under The Courville Communities umbrella is a single-level, state of New Hampshire licensed Assisted Living Center. Located at the 293/101 W interchange in Bedford, NH, Carlyle Place is easily accessible from the major highways. Tucked away in Bedford, NH, we...
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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua
44 Floor plans available
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Bridges has been a godsend for us. It's expensive, for sure, but so worth it. My mother is not the easiest person on the planet, and they just roll with her and jolly her along. She is as happy as I have...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Nashua is a memory care assisted living community located in Hillsborough 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...
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I am very impressed with The Inn at Fairview. The staff is welcoming, friendly and take really good care of my mother. The community is kept spotless. The meals provided for the residents are well balanced...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At The Inn at Fairview, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking available at our...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Merrimack, NH

The average cost of senior living in Merrimack is $7,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,405 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrimack, NH vs. nearby cities

Merrimack, NH
$7,125/mo
$7,180/mo

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

Merrimack, NH
$7,125/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,125/mo
$7,156/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,384/mo
Studio
$8,416/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,902/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Merrimack over time

Merrimack, NHNH stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrimack, 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 Merrimack.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merrimack

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrimack

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!!

Halcyon House in Methuen, MA

4.0
This community was very nice we had chosen it because it felt a little homier than others we had looked at. The staff is very nice and caring and we have good communication with them. In fact, it was them that brought it to our attention that mom was going to need hospice and they were going to ...
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Giving Tree Senior Living in Dracut, MA

5.0
I'm completely satisfied with all of the services!! I have nothing but good things to say. Everyone is helpful and friendly. We have not come across anyone who doesn't do their job. I definitely recommend Giving Tree to anyone looking!

Merrimack review score based on 64 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 12 Merrimack assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merrimack 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

Merrimack review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Merrimack, NH12 facilities
8.5
Nashua, NH13 facilities
8.0
Manchester, NH11 facilities

Review subcategories for Merrimack 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 64 reviews of 12 Merrimack assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrimack 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.
Merrimack, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Merrimack assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrimack assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrimack, 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrimack, NHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
91.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
83.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
91.7%
53.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrimack 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 Merrimack Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrimack, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
83.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrimack 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 Merrimack partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrimack, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrimack 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 Merrimack communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrimack, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
83.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrimack 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 Merrimack offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrimack, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
91.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
91.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrimack

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 Merrimack protect seniors.

Learn about New Hampshire Assisted Living regulations

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Spring Village at Summerhill, Arbors of Bedford and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merrimack, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near Merrimack, New Hampshire. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Merrimack, New Hampshire are Arbors of Bedford, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Residence at Freeman Lake. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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