Horse Shoe Pines sits among the Mount Sunapee foothills and has served seniors for over 20 years with both assisted living and residential care, holding licensure #01827 for safe and respectful support. The home is small, with room for just 9 residents, and many say it feels like being "at home" with a real family-like sense among both caregivers and neighbors, with staff and residents alike focusing on respect and comfort no matter someone's age. There are common areas for visiting or activities, an outdoor garden, and an arts room, plus a dining room where fresh, healthy meals are served three times a day, with snacks in between. The rooms come furnished with telephones, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and even kitchenettes, making it easy to settle in and stay comfortable, and residents can keep a cat if they wish.
The staff includes registered nurses and people who provide care all day and night, making sure everyone is safe. They help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily tasks-offering board and care home services, too. For residents needing extra support, they offer memory care and services for folks with disorientation or less awareness, as well as supervision for medications, diabetic care, incontinence care, wound care, and non-ambulatory help. Visiting therapists help residents maintain personal skills, and the staff coordinates with doctors, dentists, and other health appointments. There's a 24-hour call system for emergencies, and the team can assist with errands, housekeeping, laundry, linen service, and even complimentary transportation to appointments or for outings.
The activity program is robust, including bingo, crafts, music from visiting performers, holiday and group celebrations, exercise sessions, devotional and Christian services, and even organized trips to the ocean. Community and faith groups, schools, and musicians visit, bringing a touch of the larger world right to the home, which most would call quiet and comforting. There's respite and hospice care available, plus mental health and wellness programs if needed. The home belongs to the New Hampshire Association of Care-Home and Elder Care Matters, and the staff speak English. Horse Shoe Pines welcomes seniors who need help with almost any kind of daily living, as well as those who want to enjoy independent living but with safety and friendly company nearby, making it, for many, a simple, practical place to call home.
