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10 Best Nursing Homes in Strafford, NH

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Strafford, NH

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You walk in and immediately feel comfortable. I know my mom is getting the care she needs but she's not just a Room number or anonymous patient here. Very capable staff and very friendly. I feel secure...
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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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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!
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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: Catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language, or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you...
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The people at the Inn at Deerfield are very compassionate and kind. They understand the plight that families are in with loved ones who are in this scenario they treat them with respect. They become friends...
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.
A Licensed Supported Residential Care Home for Elders with Memory Disorders Located in a Country Setting in rural Deerfield, New Hampshire. The Inn at Deerfield was established to provide quality care to elders with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Accommodations Construction of a new,...
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The people that work there are very caring and treat the residents like family. They are chronically short-staffed and that has impacted the dining times but they make do. There are lots of activities 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.
The Good LifeTucked into more than 15 beautiful acres in the stunning city of Durham, New Hampshire, your new community will feel like home from the moment you arrive. Known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), we provide everything from independent and assisted living to memory care...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Wentworth Home and everything about the experience has been great so far. This facility has been great. We're very happy with Wentworth Home. I would recommend this...
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.
Wentworth Home — Exceptional Care at an Affordable Price Our warm and welcoming environment provides around the clock nursing staff with assistance tailored to each individual; delicious home cooked meals and engaging social activities and events. With the help of our outstanding employees,...
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Most rooms are shared with one bathroom per two residents. Showers are scheduled once weekly. Communication between staff and families is wonderful. Overall a fabulous place for your loved one.
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation for Rochester provides skilled nursing, as well as short- and long-term care in a pleasant, tranquil setting. Our rehabilitative and restorative care programs focus on meeting residents' needs and helping them reach maximum independence. Our air-conditioned...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Strafford, NH

The average cost of senior living in Strafford is $6,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $5,428 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Strafford, NH, vs. nearby cities

Strafford, NH
$6,634/mo
$6,833/mo

Nursing homes costs in Strafford, NH, vs. state and national averages

Strafford, NH
$6,634/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Strafford, NH, vs. other senior living options

$6,043/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,634/mo

Nursing homes costs in Strafford, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,848/mo
Studio
$6,661/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,861/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,039/mo

Senior living costs in Strafford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Strafford, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStrafford, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,634/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,809/mo$6,127/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,043/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,687/mo$5,019/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Strafford, NH:$6,634/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Strafford, NH:$5,809/mo
New Hampshire:$6,127/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Strafford, NH:$6,043/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Strafford, NH:$4,687/mo
New Hampshire:$5,019/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Strafford, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Strafford and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Strafford, NHNH stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Strafford, NH

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Strafford have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Strafford, NH$7,804/mo$6,300/mo+23.9%
New Hampshire$7,419/mo$7,287/mo+1.8%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Strafford, NH
2024 average cost:$7,804/mo
2023 average cost:$6,300/mo
Percent change:+23.9%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$7,419/mo
2023 average cost:$7,287/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Strafford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Strafford

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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The Birches at Concord

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Birches at Concord and the experience has been great. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services and meals are also great. The place is great and I would recommend it to others.

Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center in Manchester, NH

5.0
Villa Crest rehab is the the BEST. My orthopedic doctor recommended I go after my hip surgery. Clean, caring staff and dedicated therapy team. From the admissions woman who welcomed me with a lovely bag of goodies to the social Worker who helped me with getting home care to the kitchen stafff ...
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Strafford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Strafford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Strafford, 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 Strafford 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 Strafford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Strafford 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 Strafford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Strafford 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 Strafford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Strafford, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Strafford 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 Strafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Strafford, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Strafford 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 Strafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Residence at Silver Square and Inn At Deerfield are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Strafford, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
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