Androscoggin Valley Home Care Serv is an assisted living community in Berlin, NH.
Information last verified:
795 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.1 from 71 reviews
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4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Androscoggin Valley Home Care Serv
common20 reviews mention this
Care quality depends on staff
Residents describe staff who can be very kind and helpful, even when experiences vary.
Many reviewers emphasize positive bedside care, describing nurses and doctors as friendly, professional, reassuring, and attentive. Several also describe getting taken care of quickly in urgent moments, with diagnostic tests, monitoring, and follow-through. At the same time, other reviews call the overall experience hit-or-miss and point to inconsistent provider responsiveness, including cases where treatment felt delayed, unhelpful, or disconnected from what they expected.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Waits and limited support come up
Some residents report long waits or limited in-hours support.
A recurring complaint is delay—reviewers mention waiting to be seen, waiting for results, or feeling that response times were too slow given their condition. One reviewer also describes limited on-site specialty coverage and the possibility of transfers to larger facilities for more complex needs. Another concern is that staffing levels and scheduling can affect how smoothly care moves when multiple patients arrive close together.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Communication and billing frustrate
Residents mention billing problems and confusing explanations.
Several reviews focus on administration rather than clinical care, especially billing that feels incomplete, split, or hard to understand. Reviewers describe receiving additional bills after insurance was billed, difficulty getting clear answers, and follow-up that did not feel helpful. There are also complaints about appointment logistics and instruction follow-through, including feeling like they were not given the right information at the right time.
common3 reviews mention this
Facilities are described as clean
Multiple reviewers describe the environment as clean and modern.
Some reviewers explicitly comment on the look and cleanliness of the facility, saying it felt modern and well-kept. A separate review also describes the ER as having pleasant staff alongside the clean setting. Not every review discusses the facility, but when they do, cleanliness stands out as a consistent positive.
differentiator3 reviews mention this
Pain care and procedures get praise
Pain management is described as a priority by some residents.
At least a few reviews specifically mention pain management staff and procedures, including one describing a pain clinic intervention and relief afterward. Others describe being treated quickly for pain with tests and monitoring, along with staff working to keep them comfortable. These mentions are not universal, but they do suggest that pain-focused care is sometimes a standout part of the experience.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Fagin's Pub (0 miles)
Chai Thai Cuisine (0.1 miles)
Dumpling House (0.1 miles)
Rivers Edge Take Out (0.4 miles)
Eastern Depot Restaurant (0.5 miles)
Millyard (0.6 miles)
Toni's Pizza & Sub Shop (0.7 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul (0.6 miles)
St Lawrence & Atlantic RR (1.8 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (4.7 miles)
Bus Stop (5.6 miles)
Mt Washington Cog Railway (16.8 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (19.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Walgreens (19.8 miles)
Physicians
Coos County Family Health (0.7 miles)
Coos County Family Health Service (0.7 miles)
Kaufman Martin E (1 miles)
Avh Surgical Associates (1 miles)
Coos County Family Health Services (1.1 miles)
Coos County Family Health Services (5.7 miles)
HealthReach Network, HealthReach Community Health Centers, Bethel Family Health Center (19.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Harvest Christian Fellowship (0.7 miles)
Heritage Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
Sisters of Presentation of Mary Convent (1 miles)
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church (1.2 miles)
Heritage Baptist Church (2.8 miles)
Aabbcddeeff12345 (4.4 miles)
Riverside Assembly of God (4.9 miles)
Parks
Berlin Recreation & Parks Department (0.9 miles)
Nansen Wayside Park (3.6 miles)
Jericho Mountain State Park (4.4 miles)
Milan Hill State Park (7.1 miles)
Mt. Washington Androscoggin Ranger Station (8.5 miles)
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21 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Affordable 1-bedroom rent with strong nearby amenities.
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