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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rochester, NH

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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 $6,530 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 111 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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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.
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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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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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
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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.
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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My Mother has only been at Rosewood for a couple of weeks, but she is doing very well there. I love that the administrator is also the owner. She is hands on,very friendly and answers all of you questions...
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.
The Lincoln Terrace Home was established in 1994. We are dedicated to provide individual care for each of our residents in a warm, home-like atmosphere. Staff at the Lincoln Terrace Home assists the residents with their daily needs; we provide medication management, health management,...
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Overall they've done a great job at the Wadleigh House. It's a very nice community, and it has a warm, homey atmosphere. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the staff are all very friendly and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Wadleigh House LLC is located in Dover, NH in Strafford County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you need on a daily basis in a location that is full of natural beauty and things to do. Those who spend time in Dover appreciate all that is offered there including Woodman...
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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 $6,530 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,686 per month.

Memory care costs in Rochester, NH, vs. nearby cities

Rochester, NH
$6,530/mo
$6,492/mo

Memory care costs in Rochester, NH, vs. state and national averages

Rochester, NH
$6,530/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Rochester, NH, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,530/mo

Memory care costs in Rochester, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,425/mo
Studio
$6,692/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,600/mo

Senior living costs in Rochester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rochester, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRochester, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Memory Care$6,530/mo$6,394/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,440/mo$6,317/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,729/mo$5,351/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Rochester, NH:$6,530/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Rochester, NH:$6,440/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Rochester, NH:$5,729/mo
New Hampshire:$5,351/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Rochester

Recent reviews for memory care in Rochester

The Haven at Lee

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 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.
Rochester, NHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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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.
Rochester, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
67.5%
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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.
Rochester, NHNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
20.7%
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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
50%
31.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.7%
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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.
Rochester, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Rochester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Hampshire memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Rochester protect seniors.
Learn about New Hampshire memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Watson Fields and Wentworth Home are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rochester, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 8 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, The Pines Of Newmarket and Spring Village at Dover. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 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 $15295. The average Memory Care cost in Rochester, New Hampshire is $6,530. 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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