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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chester, NH

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Assisted living costs in Chester average about $6,994 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Chester. Our detailed directory has 53 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Londonderry
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33 Floor plans available
9.7
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43 reviews
9.7
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43 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
21%
3 star
5%
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My mother was only there for just over 2 months before she passed away so I didn't have a large amount of experience with AAAL, but we were very happy she was there. All the staff were wonderful from the...
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.
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Photo of Assisted Living at Beaver Lake Lodge
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5 star
70%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
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10%
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I have only been in the facility twice since we have moved my mom in here. She has been taken care of well and we are really pleased with our experience so far. With covid we cannot visit, but they have been...
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.
Beaver Lake Lodge offers exceptional, personalized assisted living care in a peaceful, home-like setting overlooking the beautiful waters of Beaver Lake in Derry, New Hampshire. As part of the As Life Goes On family of small-home communities, we provide seniors with a warm, welcoming environment...
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 assisted living in Chester, NH

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $6,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,507 per month.

Assisted living costs in Chester, NH, vs. nearby cities

Chester, NH
$6,994/mo
$7,320/mo

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

Chester, NH
$6,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,994/mo
$7,023/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,150/mo
Studio
$7,175/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,850/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,995/mo

Senior living costs in Chester 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: Chester, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Assisted Living$6,994/mo$6,317/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,023/mo$6,394/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$5,893/mo$5,351/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Chester, NH:$6,994/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Chester, NH:$7,023/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Chester, NH:$5,893/mo
New Hampshire:$5,351/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Chester, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Chester 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
Chester, NH$4,912/mo$5,377/mo-8.6%
New Hampshire$6,804/mo$6,682/mo+1.8%
National$5,237/mo$4,973/mo+5.3%
Chester, NH
2024 average cost:$4,912/mo
2023 average cost:$5,377/mo
Percent change:-8.6%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$6,804/mo
2023 average cost:$6,682/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,237/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester, 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 Chester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Chester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester

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

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Halcyon House in Methuen, MA

4.0
This community was very nice we had chosen it because it felt a little homier than others we had looked at. The staff is very nice and caring and we have good communication with them. In fact, it was them that brought it to our attention that mom was going to need hospice and they were going to ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and responsive staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and attentive nature of the staff at their community. At Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, the nursing and PT staff have been praised for their fantastic work, while the director and finance manager have gone above and beyond to help with long-term insuranc ...
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Improving food quality and variety. Some residents express concerns about the food quality and consistency at their communities. However, recent improvements have been noted, with reviews for Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown mentioning a change in dining management and chef, leading to better meals. The grab-and-go café at Wind ...
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Thoughtful and considerate caregivers. Residents and their families appreciate the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For instance, at All American Assisted Living at Kingston, staff members managed my sister's demanding behavior with great care and kept the family informed. At The Residence at Salem Woods, ...
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Engaging activities tailored to residents. Reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities in residents' lives at their communities. For example, at Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, residents participate in a variety of activities, including singing, games, and social events. Benchmark at Bedford Falls also shares that her s ...
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Welcoming and clean facilities. Residents and their families consistently mention the cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere of their communities. At Benchmark at Bedford Falls, it's described as an apartment complex with a homelike setting, while The Residence at Salem Woods praises the restaurant-quality food and cleanliness ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is essential for maintaining peace of mind. For instance, at Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, the staff responds promptly and attentively to residents' and families' concerns and needs. The monthly resident meetings at Hillsbrook ...
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Chester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, NHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, NHNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester

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

Frequently Asked Questions

All American Assisted Living at Londonderry, Assisted Living at Beaver Lake Lodge and Fox Den Retirement Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chester, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 5 assisted living facilities near Chester, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Chester, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Arbors of Bedford and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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