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Assisted living costs in Strafford County average about $6,770 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 175 communities in Strafford County. Our detailed directory has 2271 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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Bridges has been a godsend for us. It's expensive, for sure, but so worth it. My mother is not the easiest person on the planet, and they just roll with her and jolly her along. She is as happy as I have...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Nashua is a memory care assisted living community located in Hillsborough County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully...
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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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I am very impressed with The Inn at Fairview. The staff is welcoming, friendly and take really good care of my mother. The community is kept spotless. The meals provided for the residents are well balanced...
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.
At The Inn at Fairview, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking available at our...
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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
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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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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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My loved one now needs extra assistance so she pays over [fee removed] per month. She no longer eats food, but will drink Ensure. I have to buy the Ensure myself. This aggravates me and is the reason for...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover is a memory care assisted living community located in Essex County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed and...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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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, 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 Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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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.
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 The Cedars
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.
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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.
Photo of Saab Residence
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.
In 1988,Woodcrest House was opened by the Brenner family as a 12 room assisted living residence. Originally built in 1820, the building is listed on the National Registrar of Historic Landmarks. Sparked by a personal need for an elderly family member, the Brenner’s sole mission was to offer...
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Strafford County, NH

The average cost of senior living in Strafford County is $6,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,507 per month.

Assisted living costs in Strafford County, NH, vs. nearby counties

Strafford County, NH
$6,770/mo
$6,440/mo

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

Strafford County, NH
$6,770/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Strafford County, NH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,770/mo
$6,848/mo

Assisted living costs in Strafford County, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,539/mo
Studio
$7,559/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,263/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Senior living costs in Strafford County 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: Strafford County, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStrafford County, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Assisted Living$6,770/mo$6,317/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,848/mo$6,394/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$5,815/mo$5,360/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Strafford County, NH:$6,770/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Strafford County, NH:$6,848/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Strafford County, NH:$5,815/mo
New Hampshire:$5,360/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Strafford County, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Strafford County 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
Strafford County, NH$6,942/mo$6,870/mo+1.0%
New Hampshire$6,807/mo$6,813/mo-0.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Strafford County, NH
2024 average cost:$6,942/mo
2023 average cost:$6,870/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$6,807/mo
2023 average cost:$6,813/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Strafford County, NH

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What families are saying about assisted living in Strafford County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Strafford County

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!!

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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Strafford County review score based on 522 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 522 reviews of 148 Strafford County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Strafford County 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 County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Strafford County, NH148 facilities
8.7
Rochester, NH10 facilities
8.8
Somersworth, NH17 facilities

Review subcategories for Strafford County 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 522 reviews of 148 Strafford County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Strafford County 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 County, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Strafford County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Strafford County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Strafford County, 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 County 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 County 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
48.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.4%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Strafford County 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 County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Strafford County, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Strafford County 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Strafford County 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 County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Strafford County 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 County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Strafford County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Langdon Place of Dover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Strafford County, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 175 assisted living facilities near Strafford County, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Strafford County, 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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