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Nestled in the Connecticut River Valley, Keene, NH, is a small city that offers plenty of trails and ponds for retirees who love the outdoors. The city is home to 23,106 residents, 18.1% of whom are adults aged 65 or older. With its low cost of living, reasonable health care costs and high air quality rating, the city is ideal for seniors looking for a comfortable, budget-friendly place to settle down.
Assisted living facilities provide extra help to seniors who can no longer live safely and comfortably on their own. Services include assistance with nonmedical personal care tasks, such as meal preparation, dressing, grooming, transportation and housekeeping. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, older adults in the Keene area pay an average of $8,061 per month for assisted living care. This is about $2,000 more than the New Hampshire monthly rate and over $3,500 more than the national average.
This guide offers an overview of assisted living costs and resources, including financial assistance and other programs geared toward helping seniors live independently for longer.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in New Hampshire. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Assisted living in Keene is priced at $8,061 per month, but this cost can vary depending on the location and services or amenities offered.
Seniors in Keene pay an average of $2,000 more than the New Hampshire state average and just over $3,500 more than the national median of $4,500.
Assisted living costs vary across New Hampshire and in nearby states. Springfield, MA, offers a significantly lower monthly assisted living cost at $5,048. In northwestern New Hampshire, Lancaster similarly offers assisted living at a lower price than Keene, at $5,484 per month. Burlington, VT, also has a lower monthly rate of $6,371. The city of Dover provides care for older adults at a lower cost of $6,525 per month. Boston, MA, is less expensive than Keene at $6,819.
Note: Data for Keene was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Manchester, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in New Hampshire.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| The Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services | (603) 271-9203 | The Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provides those aged 60 and older with social and long-term support to help them live independently. Services include community dining, transportation, Medicare information, volunteer opportunities and assistance with addressing abuse or neglect. |
| Meals on Wheels | (603) 352-2253 | Meals on Wheels serves over 400 seniors living in Cheshire County by providing good nutrition brought directly to their homes. Friendly drivers also offer older adults peace of mind by providing a daily check-in. |
| White River Junction Vet Center | (802) 295-2908 | The vet center offers confidential assistance for veterans, service members and their families in a nonmedical setting at no cost. Counseling is available to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other psychological issues caused by military service. |
| New Hampshire Family Caregiver Support Program | (603) 357-1922 | The caregiver support program helps adult family members who care for someone aged 60 and older or an individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Services include information about community programs, finding local providers, accessing counseling services, respite care and education or training to develop new caregiving skills. |
| Justice in Aging Project | (603) 624-6000 | The Justice in Aging Project assists seniors 60 and older with a variety of civil legal problems, including financial exploitation, Social Security, access to health care, food stamps, utilities, property tax relief and illegal debt collection. Legal advice and representation are provided by trained attorneys. |
| Friendly Bus | (603) 352-8494 | The Friendly Bus is a shared, door-to-door community bus for adults 60 and older. By reserving a ride one day in advance, seniors can use the bus for errands, lunch dates, medical appointments, the local senior center or the hair salon. |
| The Keene Senior Center | (603) 352-5037 | At The Keene Senior Center, older adults can access various programs and activities, such as wellness classes, weekly lunches, gardening, movies, crafts, an exercise room and a pool table. Membership is open to those aged 50 or older. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Keene area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
