Manchester Independent Living

Finding a Manchester assisted living facility (ALF) is easy with our extensive database. See what the “Queen City” has to offer; get assisted living costs; and start your search knowing what questions to ask.

Be sure to check out the Currier Museum of Art and its 12,000-piece collection representing every medium and period from Renaissance Europe to Modern American glasswork. The Millyard Museum traces the area’s history with artifacts such as the stone tools used by the Paleo-Indians who fished at Amoskeag Falls. The museum’s collection contains over 600,000 artifacts and documents. Another impressive museum is the New Hampshire Aviation Museum, which features the original 1937 art deco airport terminal, exhibits and an Aviation Learning Center that hosts speakers.

The city maintains over 2,000 acres of green space such as the Piscataquog River Park with its walking trails and fishing.

Before searching for a Manchester ALF, you should have an idea of what the costs are. Since these costs vary depending on factors such as location, demand, supply, and amenities, we’ve included the averages as a starting point. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Manchester assisted living facility averages $5,544 per month.

The level of care in nursing homes (e.g. skilled nursing care 24/7) is higher so costs are accordingly higher and sometimes a lot higher. For example, a private room in a Manchester nursing home averages $9,885 month, while a semi-private averages $9,079. If you don’t need to leave your home yet, there are other care options. A home health aide—helps with bathing, dressing, etc.—will cost $4,576 a month on average, while homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $4,290. Bellevue’s overall cost of living is 18% higher than the U.S. average.

To see a list of relevant questions to ask when searching for a Manchester assisted living facility, check out, “How to Select a Facility,” Be sure to read the resident reviews included in some of the listings.