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Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Peterborough, NH below include 39 Assisted Living facilities with 148 reviews. On average in Peterborough, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Peterborough, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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136A Arch Street, Keene, NH 03431
3.8
(6 reviews)
"We chose Langdon Place of Keene for my mom. We're supposed to move her on Wednesday. We chose them for the hospitality, the cleanliness, and the availability of the right space that we needed. It all just came together perfectly. She will stay in the..."
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335 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
3.0
(8 reviews)
"My Mom has had several short term stays at the highlands and we are very pleased with the care she receives. The rehab personnel are excellent and each time Mom leaves she is a little better than she was before her falls. The aides work very hard and..."
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40 Crosby Street , Milford, NH 03055
2.6
(5 reviews)
"My sister was at Crestwood with stage 4 lung cancer. At first she had reservations about being there because the facility is old but the staff soon won her over. The staff was amazing! They helped her and our family through a difficult time. ..."
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71 ELM STREET, Milford, NH 03055
2.5
(7 reviews)
"The Elms Care and Rehabilitation Center was great to my grandfather, myself and the rest of my family. The staff made everybody feel really comfortable, even with my grandfather being very tough to deal with at that point. He was there for a few week..."
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37 Briar Hill Road, New Boston, NH 03070
2.3
(3 reviews)
"Rose meadow isn't the normal assisted living facility. It's located on an old renovated farm. The old farm house was converted to aid the handicapped and they did a very nice job. This particular facility is dedicated to people who have had traumatic..."
READ MORE676 Baldwinville Rd, Baldwinville, MA 01436
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10 Prospect St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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READ MORE1 Oak Hill Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420
"Anwelt Heritage Apartments is an environmentally friendly, affordable senior housing complex conveniently located near the Nashua River in F..."
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8 Snow Rd, Winchester, NH 03470
"Welcome to Applewood Rehabilitation Center! Applewood, a small homelike setting in Winchester, New Hampshire, offers skilled nursing and reh..."
READ MORE20 Myrtle Ave, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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READ MORE202 Court St, Keene, NH 03431
"Welcome to Prospect Place! The Prospect-Woodward Home is a privately owned, nonprofit corporation, served by a 22 member board of directors ..."
READ MORE171 S Royalston Rd, Athol, MA 01331
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Po Box 400 67 School Street, Hillsboro, NH 03244
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1 Verney Drive , Greenfield, NH 03047
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READ MORE46 Parker Station Rd, Goffstown, NH 03045
"Inn at Parker Station is situated in the small town of Goffstown, New Hampshire. With a population of just over 17,000 people, Goffstown off..."
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298 Main St, Keene, NH 03431
"Welcome to Westwood Center! Westwood Center offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short - or long..."
READ MORE30 Cedar St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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READ MORE446 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453
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READ MORE26 N Main St, Mont Vernon, NH 03057
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READ MOREAccording to research from Genworth Financial, seniors in Peterborough pay about $900 more than those in other parts of the Granite State. Prices also exceed the national average of $4,300 by a significant margin of 76%, or $3,260. Rates in Portland, Maine, are around $1,000 cheaper. In Boston, Massachusetts, assisted living averages $6,100, for monthly savings of $1,460. Burlington, Vermont, offers a more competitive value of $5,425, which saves residents over $2,100 per month.
Peterborough
$7,560
New Hampshire
$6,650
The United States
$4,300
Boston, MA
$6,100
Portland, ME
$6,583
Burlington, VT
$5,425
Assisted living in the Peterborough area costs $7,560 per month, which is moderately higher than the state average and significantly higher than other parts of the country.Â
New Hampshire’s Choices For Independence program offer a waiver that helps elderly Medicaid recipients remain in their communities. To qualify, recipients must be at least 60 years old and meet the income requirements and other guidelines, including an assessed need for care, established by the program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page.
Assisted living prices in Peterborough are moderate compared to other forms of long-term care. Prices start at $1,788 per month for adult day health care. Rates increase significantly to $5,529 for homemaker services and $5,720 for home health care. Although assisted living is more expensive than other options, it costs significantly less than nursing home care, which average $11,330 for a semiprivate room or $12,167 for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$5,529
Home Health Aide
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,788
Assisted Living Facility
$7,560
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,330
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$12,167
Note: Care cost data for Peterborough was not available, so data for the closest city, Manchester, was used instead.
Seniors who have questions about long-term care or need help accessing resources in the Peterborough area can contact the following organizations for assistance. Most services are free of charge to residents aged 60 and older.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Community Center | (603) 924-8080 | Located on Elm Street, the Peterborough Community Center offers a fun selection of recreational programs for older adults. Ongoing activities include line dancing, mahjong, crafts, pickleball and card games such as cribbage and canasta. It also offers a senior meal program and special events, such as bocce ball socials. |
| New Hampshire Division of Veterans Services | (603) 624-9230 | Seniors veterans and their families in Peterborough can contact the nearest visitation site to schedule a free benefits checkup with an accredited service officer. This state-sponsored agency helps with VA health care, Aid and Attendance benefits, tax credits and long-term care. It also publishes a comprehensive resource guide for veterans and their families. |
| ServiceLink of Hillsborough County | (603) 644-2240 | Sponsored by Easter Seals and the Department of Health and Human Services, the regional ServiceLink office provides free, confidential assistance to help seniors and disabled adults identify government-sponsored programs and community-based resources. It offers information about Medicare, Medicaid and assistive technology, among other programs. |
| New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Manchester Office | (603) 668-2900 | Thanks to the Justice in Aging Project, Peterborough residents aged 60 and older qualify for free legal services through New Hampshire Legal Assistance. Pro bono attorneys can help with a variety of civil legal issues, such as housing, property taxes, financial exploitation, government benefits and disputes involving assisted living facilities. |
Peterborough-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Hampshire are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Joyce
4.0
Review of Scott-Farrar at Petersborough
The Scott-Farrar at Peterborough was beautiful and the facilities were lovely. It was smaller, and I think that's good, but the apartments were smaller as well, and we were looking for a 2-bedroom,...
Assisted Living
Joyce
5.0
Review of Rivermead
I think the Rivermead was a lovely place. Location wise, it's a campus and it's beautiful. It's just kind of over-the-top for my folks. They're a lot more down-to-earth and want simple living. It...
Assisted Living
Christopher
5.0
Review of Scott-Farrar at Petersborough
Scott-Farrar at Peterborough is very nice, clean, modern, and up-to-date. They're very comprehensive in their services. They have a number of social activities throughout the day. They have a light...
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