What assisted living is called in New Hampshire, what it costs, how Medicaid can help, how to check a community’s license and inspections, and who to call if something goes wrong. Every fact links to the official source.
The median cost of assisted living in New Hampshire is $8,025 a month, above the national median of $6,200 (CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, collected July to November 2025). Prices vary with the apartment, the level of care and the community, so ask each one for its current rate sheet, including care-level fees.
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Medicare does not pay for assisted living. Families pay from savings and income, long-term care insurance, or benefits such as VA Aid and Attendance (estimate it). Who actually pays for long-term care.
Medicaid. Yes, for people who qualify for Medicaid and need a nursing home level of care. The Choices for Independence (CFI) waiver covers residential care facility services in licensed assisted living residences. It does not pay room and board. Program: Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver: Residential Care Facility Services.2 Medicaid does not pay rent or meals in assisted living in any state, and not every community accepts it, so ask each one.
Always visit in person, at a mealtime or in the evening if you can. Bring the tour scorecard and the 8 tour questions.
Complaints about care or conditions. Complaints about a licensed facility, including assisted living, go to the DHHS Health Facility Licensing Unit by phone or email (HFA-Licensing@dhhs.nh.gov). Call 603-271-9039 or file online.3
Abuse, neglect or exploitation. Call (800) 442-5640 or (603) 271-4375. How to report.4 If someone is in danger, call 911.
The long-term care ombudsman is a free advocate for residents of assisted living and nursing homes: they help resolve problems with a community, including move-out notices. find your local ombudsman.5
Assisted living by city
Every community and county in New Hampshire
Yes, for people who qualify for Medicaid and need a nursing home level of care. The Choices for Independence (CFI) waiver covers residential care facility services in licensed assisted living residences. It does not pay room and board. Medicaid does not pay rent or meals in assisted living.
The median is $8,025 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025), compared with $6,200 nationally.
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration (Health Facility Licensing Unit).
Complaints about a licensed facility, including assisted living, go to the DHHS Health Facility Licensing Unit by phone or email (HFA-Licensing@dhhs.nh.gov). Phone: 603-271-9039.
Facts checked against these official sources on September 28, 2026. Rules and programs change; confirm with the agency before making a decision. General information, not legal or financial advice.
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