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Hillsborough County Nursing Home
Scout 96Goffstown, NH · 300 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Goffstown's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Manchester, New Hampshire
Every licensed senior community in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
4
5-star rated
3.2★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in Manchester
Local Manchester-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Manchester prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$7,540/mo median
typical range $6,030–$9,430
Memory Care
$8,820/mo median
typical range $7,060–$11,030
Skilled Nursing
$12,990/mo median
typical range $12,020–$14,660
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,540/mo median
typical range $3,150–$9,700
Residential Care Home
$6,790/mo median
typical range $5,430–$8,490
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Manchester using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Manchester.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 21 communities in Manchester, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Holy Cross Health Center
Scout 93Manchester, NH · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Manchester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →3
Manchester, NH · 126 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Manchester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →4
Maple Leaf Health Care Center
Scout 82Manchester, NH · 114 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Manchester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →5
Manchester, NH · 51 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Manchester.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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St Joseph Residence
Scout 78Manchester, NH · 22 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Manchester.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →7
Bedford Hills Center
Scout 77Bedford, NH · 147 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bedford.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →8
Manchester, NH · 122 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Manchester.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →9
Hanover Hill Health Care Center
Scout 74Manchester, NH · 124 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Manchester.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →10
Crestwood Center
Scout 74Milford, NH · 82 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Milford.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →11
Courville at Nashua
Scout 69Nashua, NH · 94 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Nashua.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →12
Hackett Hill Healthcare Center
Scout 67Manchester, NH · 70 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Manchester.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →13
Hillsboro House Nursing Home
Scout 62Hillsboro, NH · 33 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hillsboro.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →14
Courville at Manchester
Scout 56Manchester, NH · 76 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Manchester.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →15
Bedford, NH · 150 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bedford.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →16
Pheasant Wood Center
Scout 46Peterborough, NH · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Peterborough.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →17
The Elms Center
Scout 42Milford, NH · 52 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Milford.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →18
Bedford, NH · 102 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bedford.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →19
Fairview Nursing Home
Scout 31Hudson, NH · 101 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →20
Nashua Post Acute Care
Scout 28Nashua, NH · 290 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →
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Goffstown, NH · 41 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,020–$14,660/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Manchester, NH?
In the Manchester, NH area, assisted living typically runs $6,030–$9,430/month (median $7,540), memory care $7,060–$11,030/month (median $8,820), and skilled nursing $12,020–$14,660/month (median $12,990) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Manchester, NH?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Manchester, NH right now are Hillsborough County Nursing Home, Holy Cross Health Center, Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center. The full ranked list of 21 communities is on this page.
How are the 21 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.