The Best Assisted Living Communities in Rockingham County, NH

"We are thinking of choosing Windham Terrace for my aunt, it's an excellent facility. The staff has been very helpful and was a pleasure to deal with. The facility is clean, they've got activities, they've got hairdressing, and dining facilities and the place was very nicely laid out. They also have a gym, and salon, the place was immaculate and the hallways were very nice."

"I like that Wadleigh House is small, the location is good, and that I knew some of the people already. I had to comment on the food because they were advertising it, but apparently someone moved in because the food was much better than at the other place. They have music, exercise class, and games where they speak different languages. The staff is very knowledgeable. It is very clean. I am looking forward to going there. "

"The tour at Evergreen Place was informative. They showed the different rooms, the meeting space, and the dining room. It's a lot smaller than the other place, but they only have like 50 people. It's the former Masonic temple, and it's been around since the early 1900s. It's a beautiful building inside. It doesn't compare to the other place, but this is more within Mom's means, and it would be a good environment for her to age in. They have shared rooms with shared bathrooms, single rooms with shared bathrooms, and private rooms with their own bathroom. I think they may even have a studio. They have a calendar that shows the games. They have a hairdresser there. What I like is that everything's all-inclusive. They don't charge you additional fees for overseeing medication. They don't charge you for transportation, but they don't have people coming in to provide services. It's quaint. The staff was very pleasant."

"Rosewood is an old manor, but I liked the rooms that they got to stay in, and it’s a nice place. The room available for my mom, however, was on the second floor, and the stairs were very steep. The dining room needs to be a little bit bigger. The people seemed to be crowded in, which we saw because they were eating when we were there. "

"The Giving Tree Senior Living is an amazing place. My grandpa moved there in October 2024, and it has been a wonderful experience for him and our family. From day one, everyone who works there has been friendly, supportive, and helpful. My grandpa absolutely loves his apartment. It’s spacious enough to give him his independence while still being a part of a community. He raves about the food— says the portions are generous and there is great variety to choose from. He’s always talking about how friendly and accommodating the staff is, which has made a huge difference in his experience. He enjoys spending time in the Pub, where he can play pool and socialize with friends. The community also has a movie room and an area for games. A nice touch is the piano in the lobby, for residents to play. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed. The activities offered at The Giving Tree are fantastic, and they post the daily events in the elevator, so everyone knows what’s happening. The staff is amazing, and my grandpa has no complaints—he’s very happy there. If you’re looking for a place that truly cares for its residents and offers a wonderful community, The Giving Tree is the place. We couldn’t be more grateful for everything they do."

"My mother is in Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. It's about $10,000 a month, and she's running out of money. The staff is excellent. The food is very good and appropriate. My mother happens to be in a special part of the facility called Egis, and it's for wandering people so that they don't have to tie them up. They have a place where they can wander safely. You can bring your loved ones in to have meals with the folks at that particular location. The dining area is very good. They have meals that are new and inventive, and then they have a lot of staples that most of us grew up with. The LNAs that come in and out are very, very helpful. They support that group of people every day. The actual RNs and such also are fantastic. If it was me, I would love it. I could play Scrabble every day, or Monopoly with other people. They have singers and storytellers and comedians coming in at least once a month. They're always promoting board games and cards and such for the entire community to use, and they have a library. They have heating and air-conditioning. My mother doesn't use all of their facilities, but if I was her age, I would be very happy. From the folks that are laundering the clothes, to the LNAs, like making beds, helping with showers, they're all trained properly. They are very good, and they have good ways of working with some of the folks that are maybe very troubled, because they're sick or whatnot, and these LNAs are bright lights for all of these people. They have crafts and it's available for everyone to use. It's well announced ahead of time. The people that like to sing can go out and sing. They have all kinds of stuff. Their food is very good. They have a variety for my needs and my mother's needs. I sometimes go with my mother to the cafeteria. It's a good menu and I think most people can say the same thing about it. They do their best, but there were some things I wish that they were doing differently in that area."

"My mother will be moving into The Courville at Bedford - Carlyle. What I like about it is it's small, so I feel that there will be more personalized care. The staff was very upbeat, very positive, and very nice. They seemed to care about their residents. They gave my mom some food to take home with her, and I ate the cookies. The cookies were good. It seemed very updated and very clean. The residents all seemed to be very happy. It seemed welcoming. The dining area was set up similar to a restaurant. I toured some facilities that it was more like a cafeteria with big tables. This place had little tables with four people sitting, so it seemed more pleasant."

"The Courville at Nashua-Aynsley seemed more like a home for mom. It is a small community and everyone is generally kind and considerate. It fits her needs and what she wants. She wanted a little mini kitchenette almost like an apartment versus a regular room. They had plenty of activities going on and everyone seemed to be engaged in the activities, if they wanted to. The menu and everything for the food seemed excellent too. One day they were making centerpieces for the dining room tables with fresh cut flowers. They have a social hour every day at 4 p.m. for the residents to go down right before dinner. So, those are the two things that were nice about it. They also have a doctor who visits every single week and makes his rounds there."

"We were directed to Windsor Place by a Care Patrol employee. From my first phone call to Sandra and virtual tour, I got a good feeling about this facility. They were very a ccomodating about a month of respite care while we looked for a permanent home for our relative in NYC. The memory care unit staff were excellent, attentive to each individual's needs, planning varied activities each day and ensuring each resident's safety. The nurses were in regular contact with us. Sandra was always available by phone or e-mail. The owners were on the premises and always willing to speak with you. The front desk staff greeted you warmly every time that you entered. From day one, our family's experience was terrific. I would highly recommend Windsor Place to potential residents."

"The Current Beverly is a few blocks away from the beach. They had bedroom units, which were large enough that I could get much of the furniture I currently have in storage into those units. Three meals a day are supplied and their menu looked very appetizing. The dining room is very nice. So, I don't think there'll be any problems there. They have a common area where they give talks and concerts and you can watch movies on a large screen TV. They have a wine and beer bar on the top floor. Just beyond this is a full-width promenade area with chairs that goes around the corner. The facility is up on the top of a hill and when you look down from this promenade, you look over the trees right down to the ocean and the beach. It's a beautiful view and I would probably be out there sitting and reading out in the open air. It's a nice full-width balcony that runs the full length of the building. So, it's quite large. The facility has been completely refurbished and everything is brand new. The salesperson was very friendly and nice. He is continuing to communicate with me and keep me up to date. They have periodic get-togethers that he invites me to. I haven't been to any yet, because I pretty much made up my mind. The facility has weekly housekeeping. They have a linen service. Each floor has its own laundry that you can use at no extra cost. It's pretty much a standard kind of business. Of the places I've visited, I haven't found any that are any different there. It was a clean place. They were just starting to fill it in again. There weren't that many residents yet because they had just reopened. As I mentioned, it is up on a hill. It's up on the very pinnacle of a hill and if you don't have a car, if you are walking, you have to go up to get into it. I'm on supplemental oxygen and if I have to walk up a hill, I get tired pretty fast. So, ingress into the place could be a consideration for somebody who is walking, because you have to go uphill to get into it."

"We went to Ernest P. Barka Assisted Living Facility and they do such a great job. They have fabulous reputation in the area. The food was great for the size of the organization. It's got to be 200 or more residents. It's extraordinary what a great job they do considering it's a county-owned facility. I visited them several times and they've improved. This was the location that we found for my mother a few years ago. They have three levels of rooms: private, semi-private, and suites. We were looking for a private room. We actually put our father on a waiting list. They had very good sized rooms and they've redone the whole place. Mother was a resident for five years before she passed."

"This intimate community is privately run and very very attractive. Relatively new, it was built just ten years ago as an addition to Colonial Poplin, one of the most highly rated nursing homes. For someone who has a retiring nature or is just a bit social, and cares deeply about the graciousness of her/his environment, this is worth checking out. For the caregiver, the smaller scale make it much more manageable than a larger place. And the staff are fabulous. Not only are they caring, they know their stuff and keep a sharp eye out for their residents' well-being. They know their residents as individuals. They speak relatively little baby-talk to residents, a prevalent demeaning habit in some larger homes. Oh, and the two brothers who own it are very gracious too, and they go out of their way to ensure that the food is nicely done. My mom lived at Poplin Way and then Colonial Poplin for four years between 2002 and 2006. That was a while ago, but it' s still run by the two brothers. Their continued presence makes me thinks that Poplin still keeps to high standards. The only downside, the reason for four stars rather than five, is that the laundry regularly lost items (as is true at most homes), the person handling the accounts was not cut out for the job (they Must have someone else by now), and the doctor was a severe challenge (and has since moved on). Visit http://www.colonialpoplin.com/ and see for yourself. "

"We chose Fox Den because it was affordable, the people were very helpful with the tour, and it seemed like a pleasant place. She has a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom, and there's a common dining room with tables and chairs, and a common meeting place. It had pretty grounds and good surroundings. "

"I stayed at Langdon Place of Exeter for a week, and I liked it. It was wonderful. I was busy all the time. I played bowling, had a chocolate fest on Valentine's day, and there was an accordion player. It was entertaining and they had sing-alongs and a happy hour one night where you could have a drink, if you wanted one. Everybody was happy and everybody was always telling me how nice the place looked and how happy they were being there. The nurses were unbelievably nice, too. They're just terrific. The place was always clean and neat. It was beautiful. Even the indoor pool was pretty, as it kept turning colors. The staff was the most wonderful people I've ever met. They always have a smile on their face, and they're always protecting you. Every night you have a choice of choosing your meals and desserts, and I liked everything that I got. They could have a few other things though, like crocheting and dancing, because I like them a lot. Still, it's one of those places that you go and enjoy."