9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Keene, NH

American House Keene is located steps away from City Express public transit and just blocks from the heart of town near hotels, shops and restaurants. The exterior of this assisted living community features lush gardens and walking paths, and the interior has cozy communal areas for activities and social gatherings. It made its way onto our list for its great amenities, as residents can enjoy massage therapy, a game room, a beauty salon and a fitness center. Health and wellness programs are designed to help seniors stay fit physically and mentally. American House Keene serves chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style environment.

Covenant Living is situated along Black Brook in a quiet part of Keene just off Highway 12. The community offers a maintenance-free lifestyle with three freshly prepared meals per day using local ingredients. Residents can access several luxury amenities, including a beauty salon, jetted spa tubs and spacious activity areas. There is also a movie theater, creative studio, music room, art gallery and greenhouse. Each suite at Covenant Living comes with a full bath, kitchenette and views of the beautiful New Hampshire countryside.

Bradley House at Garden Path Elder Living sits along the Connecticut River less than a mile from Brattleboro Memorial Hospital as well as many hotels and Interstate 91. The home combines classic colonial architecture with comfortable living spaces and beautiful outdoor grounds ideal for walking, gardening and relaxing. Residents get homestyle meals made with fresh, local ingredients daily. Bradley House at Garden Path Elder Living is a locally owned, nonprofit assisted living community focused on personalized care with an intimate touch.

Vernon Homes is located in a beautiful countryside setting just across the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and blocks away from a fire station. This is a modest-sized assisted living community that's able to provide a high degree of personal attention for each resident. Private apartments contain full kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms, but many residents like to spend much of their time in the spacious communal areas. Vernon Homes made our list, as it has won several awards for Best Assisted Living Facility in the Brattleboro area.

Scott-Farrar at Peterborough is located in the heart of town near pharmacies, banks, hotels and the Peterborough Community Center. Monadnock Community Hospital is a couple of miles from the community. The outdoor grounds feature walking trails, a courtyard, a dining terrace and a therapy garden designed by a world-renowned architect. Scott-Farrar at Peterborough is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable community with pet-friendly policies and plenty of outdoor spaces for dining, walking and relaxing.

Summerhill Assisted Living is in a quiet neighborhood only minutes away from downtown Peterborough and Monadnock Community Hospital. The community features a theater, library, activities room and many other social areas. There is also a central garden where residents can work with the soil and enjoy warm summer days. Summerhill Assisted Living offers spiritual services that are led by an interfaith pastor. Salon services are provided weekly by a professional cosmetologist.

Heywood Wakefield Commons is located in the heart of Gardner close to numerous shops, restaurants, hotels and public transportation, and Heywood Hospital is just a few blocks to the north. Residents here enjoy a media lounge, beauty salon, craft room and a living room with a fireplace. They also play games, go on excursions and participate in social clubs. Each studio and two-bedroom apartment at Heywood Wakefield Commons includes a kitchenette and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower.

The Gables of Fitchburg is located in the north end of Fitchburg near several hotels and across the street from the Wallace Civic Center. Activities take place in several spacious common areas, including a library with an extensive collection of materials. One of the reasons The Gables of Fitchburg is on our list is that it is highly rated among local assisted living communities for its open dining concept, which provides three restaurant-style meals per day as well as alternative menus between main servings.

Located in a quiet neighborhood near a library and a few small shops, Broadview Assisted Living offers a quiet lifestyle close to the scenic New England countryside. Seniors here spend time with friends and other residents playing bingo, trivia, bowling and other games. They also bake in the community kitchen and take trips to local shops and restaurants. Broadview Assisted Living has an extensive menu filled with chef specialties and homemade desserts.