The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hillsborough County, NH for 2024

New Hampshire has just over 1.3 million residents, and of these, approximately 24,000 people have Alzheimer's disease. Hillsborough County is the most populous county in the state, and includes the major cities of Manchester and Nashua. Its population of 415,247 people includes 63,532 people age 65 or over, which is 15.3 percent. To support residents who may have Alzheimer's or dementia, there are 8 memory care facilities in Hillsborough County. Three are located in Nashua, three in Bedford, one in Peterborough and one in Milford.

In Hillsborough County as in the rest of New Hampshire, special provisions exist for Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) that provide specialized memory care for their residents. For instance, ALRs with fewer than 16 residents must install a wandering prevention system if awake staff are not available overnight. 

• Hillsborough County has a relatively comfortable climate much of the year, with summer and fall being the most pleasant. The average high in July is 81 degrees, and there are 199 sunny days a year. However, winters can be challenging in this area of New England, so seniors who find snow and cold temperatures difficult may want to keep this in mind. An average of 64 inches of snow falls each year in Hillsborough County.
• Hillsborough County has an affordable cost of living, as it's about average for New Hampshire overall and slightly above the national average. On a cost of living index where the national average is 100, Hillsborough County is 119 and the NH average is 114.4.
• New Hampshire is one of the few states without income or sales tax, so this is certainly beneficial for seniors. Social Security income is not taxed, nor are withdrawals from retirement income accounts. Private and public pension income are also not taxed. 
• Hillsborough County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Neurology Department at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures. 

Memory Care costs in Hillsborough County start around $7,571 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Hillsborough County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in New Hampshire page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New Hampshire page.

Hillsborough County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in New Hampshire are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Hampshire page for more information about these laws.