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

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Merrimack County

New Hampshire, a New England state home to just over 1.3 million residents, has approximately 24,000 people living with Alzheimer's disease. In Merrimack County, located in the south-central portion of the state, which includes the state capital of Concord, there are approximately 151,132 residents, 17.8 percent of whom are age 65 or over, which works out to be about 26,901 residents. In Merrimack County, there are two memory care facilities for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, one located in Warner and the other in Concord.

In Merrimack County as in the rest of the state, assisted living residences, or ALRs, have implemented special provisions that provide specialized memory care services for its residents. For example, ALRs with fewer than 16 residents are required to have a wandering prevention system if staff do not work overnight shifts.

  • For most of the year, the climate in Merrimack County is relatively pleasant, especially during the spring, summer and fall. The average high in July is 80 degrees. Winters can be challenging in Merrimack County, however: The area receives an average of 66 inches of snow per year and the average low in January is 10.
  • Seniors can feel safe living in Merrimack County, as crime levels are quite low. On a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime), violent crime in Merrimack County is 9.1 and property crime sits at 19.4. Both of these figures are below state and national averages.
  • Living in Merrimack County is relatively affordable, as the cost of living at 107.9 is below the state average of 114. The cost of living scale is based on a national average of 100, and takes into account costs such as utilities, housing and groceries.
  • The tax benefits alone are a great reason to live in Merrimack County, as New Hampshire does not have income tax nor sales tax. As a result, the state is considered extremely tax-friendly for seniors, as the state does not tax Social Security, pension income or withdrawals from retirement accounts.

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

Paying for Memory Care in Merrimack County

Memory Care costs in Merrimack County start around $7,300 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 Merrimack 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.

Counties in New Hampshire

York County

$8,498

Cheshire County

$7,827

Hillsborough County

$7,571

Merrimack County

$7,300

Rockingham County

$6,644

Strafford County

$6,058

US

$5,694

Belknap County

$5,345

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Merrimack County

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Merrimack County

Merrimack County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Merrimack County, please visit our Memory Care in New Hampshire page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Merrimack County

Merrimack 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Brad

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Peabody Home

We chose Peabody Home because I think their facility was a good fit for my father, and it was close to where we lived. It's in a small town. There are some restaurants and shopping there, but it's...

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Reviewer103123B

I visited this facility

Review of The Birches at Concord

We were very pleased with The Birches at Concord. If we can't get something close, we might reach out to them and get in contact again. They have called and left a message and we were very happy...

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Darlene

I visited this facility

Review of Hillsbrook Village @ Allenstown

Hillsbrook Village @ Allenstown is a brand new building, and the people are very nice. They're just starting, but they seem to know where they're headed. It's a nice facility and it still smells...

Provider response

We are so happy you enjoyed your visit with us! We take pride in providing excellent service to all, including residents, and visitors alike.

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