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Memory care in Durham, NH

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Durham
Licensed capacity
80
across all 1
Adults 65+
802
Census estimate for Durham
Within 25 miles
7
of the center of Durham
Memory CareAssisted Living 4Home Care 2Senior Apartments 1
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Source: Facility websites (memory care stated on the facility's own site), NH, updated Oct 20, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Durham (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Durham

Counting neighboring towns, there are 7 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Durham, 6 more than in Durham itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Durham

See all 7 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Durham at a glance

There is one memory care community in Durham, NH, according to Facility websites (memory care stated on the facility's own site), NH records.

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services about a licensed community, or the New Hampshire long-term care ombudsman at (603)271-47042.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in New Hampshire

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The New Hampshire Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 New Hampshire Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services helps with claims (603-225-1200).7
Medicare counseling
New Hampshire’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-866-634-9412.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Durham

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Strafford County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Strafford County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    New Hampshire Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (603)271-4704

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    New Hampshire Adult Protective Services

    603-271-7014

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    New Hampshire State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – ServiceLink Resource Center8

    1-866-634-9412

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services7

    603-225-1200

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New Hampshire Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves New Hampshire.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Durham

How many memory care communities are in Durham, NH?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Durham, NH, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Durham there are 7.

How many residents can memory care communities in Durham serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 80 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 802 adults age 65 and older live in Durham.

Who licenses memory care in New Hampshire?

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services licenses memory care in New Hampshire. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Durham?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Strafford County, call (603)271-4704. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call New Hampshire Adult Protective Services at 603-271-7014.

Are there memory care communities near Durham?

Nearby cities with listings include Portsmouth (1, 9.2 mi), York (1, 14.2 mi), Deerfield (1, 16.9 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Durham

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Facility websites (memory care stated on the facility's own site), NH, Oct 20, 2026. A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Durham (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Durham (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration - Licensing. dhhs.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt476/files/documents2/licensedfacilities.pdf Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.