Bishop Primeau Senior Living Community sits at 519 Bridge Street in Manchester, NH, and belongs to Catholic Charities New Hampshire. The community offers various living options for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, and apartments. Residents will find safety features like walk-in tubs, home security, sprinkler systems, medication dispensers, and 24-hour alert systems, such as Medical Guardian and ADT Medical Alert, and there's even ID theft protection. Folks can get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication support, and meals, and there's skilled nursing care available for wound care and rehabilitation if needed.
The community has a team that aims to serve people with dignity and respect while helping them stay independent as long as possible. Bishop Primeau encourages aging in place, so seniors can change their level of care within the community if needs shift over time, which is good for those who want to stay put. Social activities get planned regularly, from arts and crafts to gardening, movie nights, seasonal parties, and live music, and there's a fitness center, dining room, salon, chapel with daily Mass, activity room, and even walking and transportation assistance for those who need it. Meals come prepared by chefs and meal planners, focusing on quality and balanced nutrition, while residents enjoy Wi-Fi, phone, cable TV, garden spots, guest parking, and outdoor seating.
The memory care area offers secure environments and specialized activities for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, with care from personal care assistants. There's also support for families, plus respite care stays so regular caregivers can take a break when needed. The Bishop Primeau Apartments have 25 private units for independent seniors, offering a comfortable home setting with housekeeping, linen service, maintenance support, and kitchens or kitchenettes. The independent living side doesn't provide healthcare but has a service coordinator to help arrange services, manage apartments, set up shopping trips, coordinate transportation, and organize community outings.
Residents and their families get access to several hospitals, doctors, pharmacies, and local places like cafes, parks, theaters, and churches nearby. On-site amenities include washers and dryers, handicap accommodations, and a game room, and there are usually monthly rents by one-year lease and no large entrance fees. There's a "brush off" service in winter for snow on cars, which helps a lot during New Hampshire winters. People can also find programs addressing stress, depression, or anxiety, as well as outreach, aftercare, and even educational support for families and parents. Bishop Primeau has won awards for friendly staff, activities, and overall good care. The focus here stays simple: keep seniors safe, comfortable, and active, and provide a home where people feel cared for and respected.
