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Assisted living costs in Ames average about $6,188 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 100 communities in Ames. Our detailed directory has 1328 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Laconia, Wolfeboro and Meredith.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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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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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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My parents lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and the...
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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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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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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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Two of our loved ones started their journey at other places for different reasons, but thankfully we were able to move them both to memory care at Wentworth Senior Living. The care at WSL is superior to all...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
RiverWoods is a nationally-accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Exeter, NH. RiverWoods offers Independent Living as well as direct admission to Assisted Living Care and all of the benefits that come with choosing the Seacoast’s premier CCRC/life care community. Located on 200...
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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.
Eventide Home, a non-profit nursing and assisted living facility, located in Exeter, New Hampshire, and has been providing health care services to women over the age of 65 since 1952.Our nursing home provides housing and health care services to 19 women, 15 of whom have private rooms. The...
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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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Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
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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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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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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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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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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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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.
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.
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Ames, NH

The average cost of senior living in Ames is $6,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $6,188 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ames, NH, vs. state and national averages

Ames, NH
$6,188/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Ames, NH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,188/mo
$7,726/mo

Assisted living costs in Ames, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,656/mo
Studio
$5,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,597/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,835/mo

Senior living costs in Ames 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: Ames, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmes, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Assisted Living$6,188/mo$7,347/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,726/mo$8,947/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,333/mo$4,190/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ames, NH:$6,188/mo
New Hampshire:$7,347/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ames, NH:$7,726/mo
New Hampshire:$8,947/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ames, NH:$3,333/mo
New Hampshire:$4,190/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ames, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ames 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Ames, NH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ames 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 average 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
Ames, NH$6,841/mo$6,898/mo-0.8%
New Hampshire$6,597/mo$6,009/mo+9.8%
National$4,972/mo$4,714/mo+5.5%
Ames, NH
2024 average cost:$6,841/mo
2023 average cost:$6,898/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$6,597/mo
2023 average cost:$6,009/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,972/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ames, 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 Ames.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ames

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ames

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
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

Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, ME

5.0
They did try to take good care of my loved one. They offered daily activities and the community was clean. The food was good. My loved one was only there for a short time as we realized he needed more care than they were able to provide. They oversold themselves on the care that was ...
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Pine Rock Manor in Warner, NH

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Pine Rock Manor and everything has been mostly great so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services, meals and activities are also great. I would recommend Pine Rock Manor to others.

Ames review score based on 250 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 250 reviews of 100 Ames assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ames 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

Ames review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Ames, NH100 facilities
8.4
Concord, NH148 facilities
7.5
Conway, NH74 facilities

Review subcategories for Ames 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 250 reviews of 100 Ames assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ames 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.
Ames, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Ames assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ames assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ames, 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 Ames 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 Ames 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
46%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ames 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 Ames Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ames, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ames 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 Ames partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ames, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ames 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 Ames communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ames 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 Ames offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ames, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
38%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
48%
Dances
Dances
24%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ames

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ames protect seniors.
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Arbors of Bedford are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ames, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 100 assisted living facilities near Ames, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ames, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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