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Assisted Living Communities in Peterborough, New Hampshire

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Peterborough, NH and Nearby Cities

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

Paying for Assisted Living in Peterborough

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. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Peterborough

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

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

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Peterborough, NH

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Peterborough

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.

ResourceContactService
Peterborough Community Center(603) 924-8080Located 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) 624-9230Seniors 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) 644-2240Sponsored 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) 668-2900Thanks 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Peterborough

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Joyce

I visited this facility

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,...

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Assisted Living

Joyce

I visited this facility

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...

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Assisted Living

Christopher

I visited this facility

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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