Keene sits near the Ashuelot River in southwest New Hampshire’s Cheshire County in a region where 25 assisted living facilities serve seniors. In 2024, local facilities charge about...
This guide includes 48 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in the Keene region from current and past residents and visitors. These reviewers generally give local facilities a quality score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars based on their comfort and amenities.
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197 Water Street, Keene, NH 03431
4.7
(14 reviews)
"We toured American House Keene. It was vibrant and engaging. The staff was great. She's awesome. She answered all of my questions and was understanding. She went over all of the pricing and everything. It's expensive. I was not able to sample the foo..."
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100 Wyman Road, Keene, NH 03431
"Covenant Living of Keene, located in Keene, NH, offers a supportive environment for seniors who require assisted living or memory care. The ..."
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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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202 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 ..."
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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..."
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183 Old Dublin Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My relative has moved in. We like the friendliness of the people that work there. They are dedicated. They have lots of things going on. They have sing-alongs, musical groups that come in, and exercise. With the virus, things are pretty limited thoug..."
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547 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Broadview Assisted Living is much nicer than I expected. They're nice people in every way, and it reflected in the residents. It is an extremely nice place to view. They have more than one dining room, so you don't have to walk too far. Everything wa..."
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65 Harris Avenue, Brattleboro, VT 05301
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was a visitor of this place. The place was very beautiful; it is an old house. It has easy access to the center of the town. I haven't really talked with the staff but I think they're providing good service because the residents seem happy. In addi..."
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158 Western Avenue, Brattleboro, VT 05301
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited this facility. This place is nice and is close to Brattleboro downtown area. I didn't have time to look at the rooms and didn't have interaction with the staff either. There's a lot of land to sit and walk. I saw the residents eating in a d..."
READ MORE451 Grafton Rd, Townshend, VT 05353
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad is at West River Valley Assisted Living. They're very attentive and they involve my father in all kinds of events. They welcomed him into the community, and he is seeing people that he's lived with, in a previous town. It is a blessing. It i..."
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11 Elm Street, Peterborough, NH 03458
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I went to Scott-Farrar at Petersborough. It is basically a mini version of another facility, very well-appointed, very clean, and very nicely set up. Their memory care unit is nicely set up. As you walk into it, it makes like a big circle. So there's..."
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80 Maple St, Brattleboro, VT 05302
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother-in-law is already in Thompson House. The staff that I met all seemed very well qualified, very kind, and very nice. It’s certainly clean. My brother-in-law is doing far better since he’s been there, so he seems to be well cared for. He’s o..."
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61 Greenway Drive, Vernon, VT 05354
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Vernon Green had the most compassionate staff I have seen. I, unfortunately, had to have my grandfather placed in a facility for the last few weeks of his life. I felt extremely guilty because I had promised him I would never do this. His doctor and ..."
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150 RiverMead Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
3.8
(11 reviews)
"My parents were at Rivermead. It was a five just because of the cleanliness and the level of care was excellent. The staff was very caring and friendly. Everything was very accessible and very quick service if there was a need. The staff would be in ..."
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5 Nursing Home Drive , Unity, NH 03743
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My grandmother is a resident at Sullivan County Nursing Home in Claremont, NH. The facility has 3 floors or units and residents are situated based on the level of care they need. Most of the staff that I have met have been very pleasant and helpful ..."
READ MORE171 S Royalston Rd, Athol, MA 01331
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Fa..."
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50 Pheasant Road , Peterborough, NH 03458
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New Hampshire Online Licensing Facility ..."
READ MORE79 Province Rd, Goshen, NH 03752
"Horseshoe Pines is situated in a beautiful rural area north of Goshen, NH. Its location near the Mt. Sunapee Resort and Mt. Sunapee State Pa..."
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105 Chester Road, Springfield, VT 05156
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Vermont Division of Licensing and Protec..."
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1 Verney Drive , Greenfield, NH 03047
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READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Keene's assisted living communities charge around $7,275 per month, outpacing the state median of $7,025 and running about $1,900 above the national norm. Even so, local costs are affordable compared to rates in many other cities in the region, with seniors paying roughly $8,712 for care in Portland, ME.
Keene
$7,275
New Hampshire
$7,025
The United States
$5,350
Burlington, VT
$8,635
Boston, MA
$6,750
Portland, ME
$8,712
In New Hampshire, low-income seniors may be eligible to receive assisted living services through the Choices for Independence Program, a Medicaid waiver. Seniors may also receive cash grants from the State Supplement 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 fees in Keene come in at approximately $7,275 monthly. This rate runs about $400 below the cost of home health care and offers more than $4,700 in savings over typical nursing home costs. However, seniors spend around $1,560 less for in-home care, and adult day health care rates run even lower at roughly $2,015.
Older adults in Keene can get support from a range of resources to help them navigate the legal and financial considerations of moving to assisted living. The following nonprofit organizations and programs can provide information and one-on-one assistance to help seniors make informed decisions regarding their care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceLink | (603) 357-1922 | New Hampshire’s Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services operates ServiceLink offices throughout the state, including one in Keene. This office is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the region and helps older adults connect with services and resources in the community. It administers a broad array of programs, including classes that address age-related issues such as fall prevention and managing chronic conditions, health insurance options counseling and information and referrals for community-based services. |
| Keene Senior Center | (603) 352-5037 | The Keene Senior Center hosts congregate noontime meals, book clubs, art classes and critiques, age-friendly fitness classes and singing and dancing groups. The center is open to those aged 50 and over. Annual memberships and day passes are available, and membership fees are waived for those who volunteer for 50 hours per calendar year. |
| Monadnock RSVP Volunteer Center | (603) 357-6893 | The Monadnock RSVP Volunteer Center has opportunities for those aged 55 and over who want to serve their community. Through RSVP, participants get free one-on-one help with finding volunteer opportunities that fit their interests, work experience and abilities. Some opportunities include hosting classes at senior centers, providing legal advice and tax assistance, tutoring children or providing administrative support to local nonprofits. |
| New Hampshire Division of Veterans Services | (603) 352-1904 | The Division of Veterans Services has specialists who help veterans obtain the benefits they’re entitled to, including VA pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits, which can help cover assisted living expenses. Veterans services officers can also help qualified individuals connect with community-based services, including transportation, health care and counseling. |
| New Hampshire Legal Aid | (800) 639-5290 | New Hampshire Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization that has legal professionals who advocate on behalf of older adults in assisted living, help them understand facility contracts and apply for benefits that can help cover costs. Through this office, seniors can also get help with resolving issues such as Social Security overpayment and denied health insurance claims. |
Keene-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.
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Donna
4.0
Review of Langdon Place of Keene
We're looking at Langdon Place of Keene. We're happy with that choice. Actually, my father liked it. I wouldn't have picked it just because it was built in the 80s, and it still reflects the 80s...
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Bernard
4.0
Review of Langdon Place of Keene
My aunt is in Langdon Place of Keene, and she seems to be settling in fine. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very home-like, and it appears to be very good care. The common...
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Joyce
5.0
Review of Langdon Place of Keene
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...
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