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10 Best Nursing Homes in Chester, NH
Chester is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 27 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Chester, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Chester is about $7,081, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 403 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as North Nottingham, South Deerfield and West Nottingham.
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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.
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...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Chester, NH
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $7,081 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $5,428 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chester, NH vs. nearby cities
Chester, NH
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chester, NH vs. the state and national average
Chester, NH
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Chester, NH by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Chester over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Chester
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Chester
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!!
Partridge House in Hampton, NH
5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well.
My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.
Giving Tree Senior Living in Dracut, MA
5.0
I'm completely satisfied with all of the services!! I have nothing but good things to say.
Everyone is helpful and friendly. We have not come across anyone who doesn't do their job.
I definitely recommend Giving Tree to anyone looking!
Chester nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
48.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.9%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chester nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.1%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
37%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Arbors of Bedford and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Chester, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Chester
- North Nottingham, New Hampshire
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- Dracut, Massachusetts
- West Andover, Massachusetts
- Boxford Station, Massachusetts
- Haggetts, Massachusetts
- North Tewksbury, Massachusetts
- East Parish, Massachusetts
- Shawsheen Heights, Massachusetts
- Kenwood, Massachusetts
- Lincoln Park, New Hampshire
- Shawsheen Village, Massachusetts
- South Lowell, Massachusetts
- Pelham, New Hampshire
- South Groveland, Massachusetts
- Lawrence, Massachusetts
- Collinsville, Massachusetts
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