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Colonial Hill Center in Rochester, NH

Colonial Hill Center is an assisted living community in Rochester, NH.

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Colonial Hill Center in Rochester, NH

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  • Interior

    A well-equipped physical therapy room with exercise equipment and fitness balls.

  • Decor

    A well-decorated dining room with a chandelier, elegant tables, and chairs.

  • Architecture

    A large colonial-style brick house with multiple windows and dormers.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds and classic decor.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious lobby with a chandelier and staircase, featuring elegant decor and seating.

  • Chandelier

    A cozy and elegant library room with leather chairs, a chandelier, and walls lined with bookshelves.

62 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH 03867

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3 from 49 reviews
5 stars
18
4 stars
8
3 stars
1
2 stars
2
1 stars
20

Overall Review of Colonial Hill Center

common 15 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive staff

Many residents describe staff members as genuinely caring and responsive to day-to-day needs.

Across many reviews, families talk about nurses and aides who feel attentive, patient, and empathetic. Several people mention quick help when they call for assistance, along with staff who answer questions and keep families in the loop. A few reviews also point out that experiences can vary by staff member, but the overall tone of the positive feedback is consistent about kindness and responsiveness.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food quality comes up

Food is a mixed point, with reviews describing both cold or bad meals and meals that residents enjoyed.

Some families report negative dining experiences, including meals served cold or described as disgusting and terrible. Other reviewers were more positive, saying they were fed well and that meals were part of what made the stay feel supportive. One review also suggests the kitchen experience needed improvement, indicating the quality may not be uniform across stays.

  • A well-decorated dining room with a chandelier, elegant tables, and chairs.
caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication can fall short

Multiple families say communication and updates were inadequate during care.

Several reviews mention difficulty getting clear information, including concerns that responses were not timely or that family conversations did not happen as expected. A few reviewers say visiting and support logistics felt unclear, such as not having set visiting hours posted. Others describe management failing to follow up after calls or during major family decisions, leaving them feeling unsupported when they needed transparency the most.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Safety and medical care concerns

Residents and families describe serious safety and medical-care problems that they felt were not handled promptly.

A recurring concern in the lower-star reviews involves basic safety and medication handling, including reports of falls or being left in unsafe situations. Families also describe medication delays or care details that they believed affected comfort and outcomes, including incidents involving oxygen and feeding. Even among the more positive reviews, these safety-related complaints are direct and detailed, which makes them stand out as a key risk area to consider.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Rochester Eye Care Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Rochester Obstetrics & Gyn (0.3 miles)
  • Rochester Infectious Disease (0.4 miles)
  • Surgical Associates of Rochester (0.4 miles)
  • Rochester Family Practice (0.8 miles)
  • Frisbie Rehab Services (1 miles)
  • Rochester Pediatric Assoc (1.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Frisbie Memorial Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (6.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (0.8 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (7.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • KFC (1 miles)
  • China Palace Restaurant (1 miles)
  • My Cielo Taqueria (1.1 miles)
  • Wild Willy's Burgers (1.3 miles)
  • Lilac City Grille (1.4 miles)
  • Revolution Taproom & Grill (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • Pharmacy Hannaford (2 miles)
  • Hannaford Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.4 miles)
  • Care Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Aroma Joe's (1.4 miles)
  • Aroma Joes (3.4 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's Coffee (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Aroma Joes (6.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church (1.8 miles)
  • Next Level Church (2.7 miles)
  • Christian Fellowship USA (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Town of Farmington (7.1 miles)
  • Guppey Park (7.7 miles)
  • Bellamy Park (8.5 miles)

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