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Brightstar Care Of Bedford/Manchester

Brightstar Care Of Bedford/Manchester is an assisted living community in Bedford, NH.

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601 Riverway Place Bldg 6 Ste B, Bedford, NH 03110

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4.9 from 118 reviews
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Overall Review of Brightstar Care Of Bedford/Manchester

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Responsive care and on-call support

Residents and families describe quick responses when they have questions or issues.

Multiple reviewers say the agency and care team respond promptly when calls come in and follow through quickly. Several also describe being able to get help aligned to changing schedules, including after-hours support and rapid coverage when short-staffed. That aligns with the community’s emphasis on ongoing supervision and a 24-hour call setup.

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Caregiver matching and follow-through

Families repeatedly mention good caregiver fit and improvements when the match isn’t working.

Reviewers frequently describe being paired with caregivers they felt were a strong fit, and they credit the team with handling changes when needs shift. A few comments highlight how staff addressed an initial poor fit professionally, and others mention consistency through reliable replacements when caregivers needed time off. This supports the way the community provides hands-on help with daily activities and coordination of care services.

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Support for dementia and wellbeing

Dementia and memory-care situations come up often in reviews.

Several reviewers mention dementia-related challenges, including Alzheimer’s and behaviors like sundowning, and they describe caregivers who stay patient and supportive. Others mention guidance and communication that helped them navigate changes and care needs during difficult periods. The community also offers a mental wellness program and support around daily assistance needs.

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Care that keeps residents engaged

Reviewers talk about caregivers encouraging daily engagement and routines.

Some reviewers describe caregivers engaging residents through conversations and simple group activities like games and puzzles. Others mention keeping loved ones stimulated and involved, or getting them out for walks and community time. That fits with the community’s scheduled and resident-supported activity approach.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Manchester (3 miles away) Manchester (3 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • T-Bones Great American Eatery (0.1 miles)
  • Taipei & Tokyo 3 (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Puerto Vallarta Mexican Grill (0.5 miles)
  • KC's Rib Shack (0.5 miles)
  • River Road Tavern (1.3 miles)
  • Copper Door (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Bedford Medical Imaging Center (0.1 miles)
  • Retina Vision Center (0.1 miles)
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Bedford | Family Medicine (0.1 miles)
  • McAvoy Keith MD (0.1 miles)
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (0.1 miles)
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Specialties (0.1 miles)
  • Bedford Podiatry Group PC (0.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • The Inside Scoop (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center (0.2 miles)
  • Marketing Initiatives (1.1 miles)
  • Catholic Medical Center (2 miles)
  • Elliot Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Elliot Hospital Surgical Day Care (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Manchester Christian Church (1.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Eastern Bank Business Center at Manchester Boston Regional Airport (3.2 miles)
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Stark Park (3.6 miles)
  • Nuthin' But Good Times (4.1 miles)
  • Merrimack Commons (6.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemagic Hooksett (5.8 miles)

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