Covenant Living of Keene sits near Keene, NH, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing so people can find care that fits what they need, and the community has a big 62-acre campus with modern buildings and lovely landscaping, and there's a walking path across the meadow where folks stroll or just sit and watch the birds. The apartments have names like Avalon, Franklin, Lafayette, Whittier, Hale, Cabot, Cannon, Madison, and Hancock, each with different sizes and layouts, so a person might see a one-bedroom at 672 square feet or a large house-sized unit at 1,714 square feet, and these places have things like full kitchens, washer and dryer, screened balconies, some with dens, wood floors, walk-in closets, and lots of windows that bring in the sun. The Prospect-Woodward Assisted Living neighborhood has 43 private suites, each with its own bathroom, shower, living room, kitchenette, and some pleasant views with natural light, and people feel safe knowing they can get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, or medications from an experienced care staff who work together and talk often with families.
Housekeeping and maintenance get done for them, so folks don't have to worry about chores anymore, and three meals a day come from a chef and team who use fresh local foods, and residents eat with others in a bright dining area. There's a beauty salon, spa tubs, cozy seating near fireplaces, a big indoor pool for aqua exercises, a fitness program, and activities like lectures, movie nights in a theater with nice chairs, music groups, and spring or summer gardening beds where people can grow flowers or herbs. Some enjoy cocktail parties, chorus singing, and live performances, and there are educational talks and dine-in luncheons to keep the days interesting, and open houses bring everyone together now and then, so it helps people to feel part of a lively community that values being busy in body and mind. Covenant Living of Keene gives access to rehabilitation and therapy through HealthPRO Heritage, so residents can get physical, occupational, and speech therapies right on campus, and there are programs like SAIDO Learning for memory support too, along with caregiver support groups, psychiatric care, and even support from Valley Cares Inc. for affordable housing and home care services.
There's more than one type of floor plan, covering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing so a person can move in and find what they need as time goes on, and respite care gives a break to caregivers now and then, either for assisted living or skilled nursing. The buildings look modern and have comfortable furniture, big community areas, courtyards to enjoy the outside, and both residents and their families say the staff stay caring and careful during tough times like Covid, keeping everyone informed with clear communication. Folks who live here often say they feel secure and cared for, surrounded by a community of people who like to do, think, plan, and help, and since things like support with errands, health, and fun are all handled, people can simply enjoy retirement at their own pace.
