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Assisted living costs in Strafford average about $5,778 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Strafford. Our detailed directory has 140 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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10
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46 reviews
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46 reviews
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The facility is beautiful, my parents are happy there, and the staff is great! It's comforting to know that my parents are being taken care of so well. I enjoy visiting my parents there; it's like a...
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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9.5
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27 reviews
9.5
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27 reviews
5 star
73%
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5 stars for all categories! All of the staff at Residence at Silver Square have been extremely helpful, caring and friendly. My friend who is here, her niece had a lot of trouble with red tape getting her...
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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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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37 reviews
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37 reviews
5 star
52%
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32%
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Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved...
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.
The Good LifeTucked into more than 15 beautiful acres in the stunning city of Durham, New Hampshire, your new community will feel like home from the moment you arrive. Known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), we provide everything from independent and assisted living to memory care...
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16 reviews
8.9
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The Inn is small, cozy, homey and very comfortable for residents and welcoming to visitors. The best part about the Inn for my mom is there are no bathrooms in the bedrooms, so residents don’t get into a...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
A Licensed Supported Residential Care Home for Elders with Memory Disorders Located in a Country Setting in rural Deerfield, New Hampshire. The Inn at Deerfield was established to provide quality care to elders with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Accommodations Construction of a new,...
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8.0
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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
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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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
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.
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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Strafford, NH

The average cost of senior living in Strafford is $5,778 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,405 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Strafford, NH vs. nearby cities

Strafford, NH
$5,778/mo
$6,083/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Strafford, NH vs. the state and national average

Strafford, NH
$5,778/mo
U.S. national average
$4,726/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Strafford vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,778/mo
$6,018/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Strafford, NH by room type

Semi-Private
$6,535/mo
Studio
$6,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,312/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,711/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Strafford over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Strafford, 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 Strafford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Strafford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Strafford

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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The Birches at Concord

4.8
I can say that everything was done to accommodate my mother's comfort and state of health. She improved so much, in fact, that she "graduated" out of The Birches and was able to move into an assisted living facility after 4 months.

Spring Village at Dover

4.6
We do wish the rooms could be a bit larger. It would be great if the residents could get outside more. However, we are so far we are happy with the facility and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend them to other families.

Strafford review score based on 49 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 8 Strafford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Strafford 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

Strafford review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Strafford, NH8 facilities
8.6
Rochester, NH9 facilities
8.9
Somersworth, NH16 facilities

Review subcategories for Strafford 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 49 reviews of 8 Strafford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Strafford 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.
Strafford, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Strafford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Strafford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Strafford, 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 Strafford 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 Strafford 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
62.5%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Strafford 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 Strafford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Strafford, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Strafford 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 Strafford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Strafford, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
87.5%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Strafford 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 Strafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Strafford 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 Strafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Strafford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Hampshire assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Strafford protect seniors.

Learn about New Hampshire Assisted Living regulations

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