Home Instead Senior Care - Manchester, started in 2005 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, covers much of Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham counties, with a small and close group of about ten employees. The team includes Andrea Williams, Executive Director; Caitlin Cawley, Director of Community Engagement; and Michael Hooper, Director of Case Management. The company runs as a privately held group focusing on helping older adults stay independent at home for as long as possible, and they do this by building tailor-made plans for care, so folks get help with what matters most to them. Care Professionals are trained in Alzheimer's and dementia care and provide home care at both hourly and flat rates, including companionship, help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, transportation, meal prep, and light chores. Care also covers respite needs for families and offers hospice support for end-of-life care, and there's an option for medical oversight with healthcare staffing.
The services go beyond simple home care, offering help with memory care, assisted living options, and companion care, all tailored to each person as needs change. Home Instead matches the right caregiver and responds to both mobility and memory support, always focusing on the person. There's 24-hour supervision and a 24-hour call system for safety, which means someone's always around in case help is needed, and the community watches over each other for peace of mind. They take care of daily activities, things like bathing and getting dressed and moving between spaces, and support special diets like diabetic menus, with meals cooked fresh and served in the common dining room or little kitchenettes in each apartment space. There's a system for medication management too, so the right pills get taken at the right times.
The facility offers a variety of housing options, such as independent living apartments, senior condos, and even townhomes-each with wheelchair access, WiFi, private telephones, and cable TV in rooms, along with kitchenettes, furnished living areas, and laundry services or full laundry rooms. Residents get to enjoy a garden, community walking paths, an arts room, barber/salon, and shared spaces for movie nights and group activities. Meals come restaurant-style, with menus set up for allergies and other needs, and daily housekeeping plus linens are always kept fresh. Residents also have access to help moving in, keeping things tidy, and staying organized, and there's a small library for quiet time.
Technology support is part of life here, with Internet, cable, and senior-friendly cell phones, and there's help getting hearing aids or arranging medical alert systems through well-known providers like Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, and ADT. Transportation gets handled for needs like doctor's visits or errands, keeping social lives active and health appointments regular. There's also a strong focus on keeping people mentally and socially active, with programs for mental wellness, regular events, and opportunities for residents to run their own activities, which helps everyone stay connected and valued.
Home Instead Senior Care - Manchester supports caregivers too, not just clients, and offers ways to apply for a job as a caregiver or set up phone or virtual consultations on care plans. Staff are recognized for being kind and cheerful, and care is designed always to be compassionate and personal. Seniors can set up a tour, see the community, and learn about the way daily living runs at Home Instead Senior Care - Manchester, knowing that the company participates in Best of Senior Living awards and stays current on its state license so families can trust the care and the setting. The main focus remains on helping seniors-whatever stage or need-age at home or in a homelike, social environment that values their independence and well-being.
