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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rochester, NH
Memory care in Rochester offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Rochester is about $6,294 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 84 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Portsmouth, Sanford and Durham.
Rochester Memory Care Facilities | 84 Reviews
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48 reviews
Mom and dad are in a much healthier place with people caring for them 24/7. Carriage is great with great people All personnel look over the residents like they are their own. A real sense of family.
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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28 reviews
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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5 reviews
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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2 reviews
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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Rochester, NH
The average cost of senior living in Rochester is $6,294 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,571 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rochester, NH vs. nearby cities
Rochester, NH
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rochester, NH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rochester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Rochester, NH by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Rochester
Recent reviews for memory care in Rochester
Kirkwood Corners in Lee, NH
5.0
The community is very clean and neat. The staff is very nice and friendly and the food is amazing and tastes so good. They have lots of activities available also. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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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Avita of Wells
5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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Rochester review score based on 36 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 5 Rochester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Rochester review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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
Rochester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Rochester memory care
When memory care 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 36 reviews of 5 Rochester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rochester resident and family memory care 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.Rochester, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
5.0
4.4
Meals & dining
4.8
4.0
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.0
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Rochester memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rochester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rochester, 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 Rochester memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Rochester 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
60%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Rochester memory care
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 Rochester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
70.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rochester memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rochester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Rochester memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rochester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rochester, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rochester memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Rochester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and The Pines Of Newmarket are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rochester, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Rochester, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Rochester, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Atria Kennebunk. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Rochester, New Hampshire typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rochester, New Hampshire, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Rochester, New Hampshire, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Rochester, New Hampshire ranges from $300 to $12595. The average Memory Care cost in Rochester, New Hampshire is $6,294. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Rochester, New Hampshire typically starts at $300. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Rochester
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- Wells, Maine
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- Center Barnstead, New Hampshire
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