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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bristol, NH

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Assisted living costs in Bristol average about $7,008 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 61 communities in Bristol. Our detailed directory has 520 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Laconia, Meredith and New London.

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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We had to move our mom last year, during COVID restrictions to a Memory Care residence. We searched for several months in the Central Vermont area and could not find a place that we thought was suitable and...
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
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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
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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.
Photo of Pearl Manor At Hillcrest Terrace
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.
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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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We thought it was going to be a hard placement and my loved one was going to be resistant, but he loves it there. He likes the people and the food. He is comfortable, so overall it is good experience and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your parents have been there for you since day one. They made sure that you were well taken care of as a child and made many sacrifices for you through adolescence. As the years pass, you soon find yourself in the position where the tables turn. It is now your turn to make sure that they are well...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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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.
Myrtle Manor is an assisted living facility located in Manchester, N.H., which was established in 1988 by the Dumont family (Suzy and Ray) and continues to be a family run facility. We are located on the corner of Myrtle and Chestnut Street, close to downtown and bus routes. We provide 24 hour...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Bristol, NH

The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $7,008 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $6,188 per month.

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

Bristol, NH
$7,008/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,008/mo
$9,382/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,294/mo
Studio
$5,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,268/mo

Senior living costs in Bristol 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: Bristol, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBristol, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Assisted Living$7,008/mo$7,347/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,382/mo$8,947/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,432/mo$4,190/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bristol, NH:$7,008/mo
New Hampshire:$7,347/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bristol, NH:$9,382/mo
New Hampshire:$8,947/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bristol, NH:$3,432/mo
New Hampshire:$4,190/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bristol, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bristol 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 Bristol, NH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bristol 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
Bristol, NH$7,156/mo$7,093/mo+0.9%
New Hampshire$6,839/mo$6,459/mo+5.9%
National$5,159/mo$4,899/mo+5.3%
Bristol, NH
2024 average cost:$7,156/mo
2023 average cost:$7,093/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$6,839/mo
2023 average cost:$6,459/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,159/mo
2023 average cost:$4,899/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bristol, 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 Bristol.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bristol

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bristol

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

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.

Valley Terrace in White River Junction, VT

5.0
While driving around Vt. and passing by Valley Terrace Assisted Living I noticed how welcoming the flowers on the balconies were. Time passed and my daughter introduced me to several assisted living facilities. With encouragement from my family I moved into Valley Terrace as it was a small ...
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Bristol review score based on 89 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 89 reviews of 61 Bristol assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bristol 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

Bristol review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Bristol, NH61 facilities
8.1
Laconia, NH15 facilities
7.5
Conway, NH74 facilities

Review subcategories for Bristol 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 89 reviews of 61 Bristol assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bristol 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.
Bristol, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.8
3.4
Friendliness
2.9
3.5
Care services
2.7
3.2
Staff
2.7
3.4
Meals & dining
2.7
3.1
Activities
2.7
3.1
Value for cost*
2.6
3.1
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Bristol assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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
42.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol 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 Bristol Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol 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 Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol 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 Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol 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 Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bristol

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 Bristol protect seniors.
Learn about New Hampshire assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Arbors of Bedford and Sunapee Cove Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bristol, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 61 assisted living facilities near Bristol, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Bristol, New Hampshire is Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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