East Hampstead is located 20 miles southeast of Manchester and 20 miles west of the Gulf of Maine. The small unincorporated community makes up part of Hampstead, a town that has 9,045 residents. Seniors account for around 19.9% of the population, which is higher than than the U.S. average of 16.5%. As a result of the lower-than-average health care costs and low crime rates, East Hampstead makes an excellent choice for seniors looking to retire in a safe small town. The town of Hampstead has a local hospital, and for more specialized care, seniors can go to Elliot Hospital in Manchester. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in East Hampstead pay around $6,149 for home care — higher than both the state and national averages. Typically, home care covers personal care tasks such as bathing, whereas home health care also includes medical services such as insulin administration.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in East Hampstead– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.