Spring Village at Summerhill
183 Old Dublin Road, Peterborough, NH, 03458
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We provide personalized care in an environment that fosters individuality, community, and choice while ensuring our residents are safe, comf..."
READ MORESeniors in Peterborough, New Hampshire, benefit from the city’s convenient location between several of the region’s largest cities, including Keene, Manchester, Concord and Nashua. Although Peterborough is home to just 6,688 residents, more than one-quarter of the population is aged 65 or older. In this retiree-friendly area, the cost of living is just above the national average, yet health care is about 12% more affordable. The area also has an above-average number of doctors, assisted living facilities and senior care providers.
Assisted living facilities are designed for seniors who need occasional help with daily tasks as well as those who want the convenience of having access to 24-hour care if needed. In Peterborough, these facilities charge $7,560 per month. Although this is significantly higher than other parts of the country, rates include meals, activities, accommodations and personal care, which can help seniors control their expenses.
This guide features information about average assisted living prices, local amenities and available resources to help residents make decisions about the type of care they need and where to receive it.
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183 Old Dublin Road, Peterborough, NH, 03458
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We provide personalized care in an environment that fosters individuality, community, and choice while ensuring our residents are safe, comf..."
READ MORE11 Elm Street, Peterborough, NH, 03458
4.5
(4 reviews)
"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 fitness gym. They have an on site physical, occupati..."
READ MORE151 Main St, New Ipswich, NH, 03071
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff was cheerful and pleasant, the setting beaucolic and the building was charming. I was just expecting a more modern facility, though she was quite pleased with the staff and other residents, not to mention how close she was to a church, for..."
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Assisted living facilities in Peterborough are licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration. This agency is responsible for enforcing all types of rules and regulations needed to ensure residents’ safety and well-being.
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
According 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 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.
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.
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
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
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
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...