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American House Keene

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Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Review for American House Keene

The staff are amazing and truly gifted. I think the atmosphere is positive and caring and really nice - I talked with a new resident who said it was like a luxury hotel, and I agree.

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American House Keene

American House Keene is a maintenance-free, all-inclusive senior living community that is within walking distance of downtown Keene, New Hampshire. This beautifully designed senior living community offers residents an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing, attentive staff. American House Keene has an affordable monthly rent, with no buy-in. Residents have access to numerous amenities and services, including transportation and nursing services, a full program of activities, and chef-prepared meals, which are served in an elegant dining room.

The charming, red-bricked community features well-manicured grounds and cozy common areas for family gatherings or events. There's even a walking path that goes through the community gardens, which are tended by residents. Meanwhile, care services include assistance with activities of daily living, health and wellness programs, massage therapy, and much more!

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To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of New Hampshire, visit the New Hampshire Online Licensing directory.

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for American House Keene

8.7 out of 10
Review Score18 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored American House Keene with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, American House Keene has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for American House Keene

The staff are amazing and truly gifted. I think the atmosphere is positive and caring and really nice - I talked with a new resident who said it was like a luxury hotel, and I agree.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 23, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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warm and welcoming

The place created a really good atmosphere that supported social connections and that was very important for my mother. The staff was really caring and lovely, and the apartments were gracious.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 25, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for American House Keene

For the most part American house was great. I have recommended it to several people . You don't have to worry much about your loved one while they are there. Be prepared to have some one stay there if your loved one has issues. It happened to my wife and sister when their mother had issues.

Tom

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 30, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Highly Recommended

My loved one is currently a resident at American House Keene and everything about his experience at this facility has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The staff, care services and activities are good. The meals are okay. Overall, my loved one is exceptionally happy with American House Keene. I would highly recommend American House Keene to others.

Cindi C

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 3, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A warm and welcoming environment with exceptional service

We recently moved my Mom into American House Keene for assisted living. We had looked at several facilities and felt this would best suit her needs. They worked with us for almost a year during the decision process and couldn’t have been more helpful. Once we selected her apartment we spent a few weeks preparing everything with her things to help make the transition as easy as possible. From the moment they met Mom everyone was welcoming, kind and professional. The staff are amazing and the residents are wonderful. While it has only been a few weeks, my family and Mom couldn’t be any happier. Delicious food, clean beautiful environment, active community and exceptional staff. Best decision we could have made.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 17, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great place to live

It has been a very positive experience, my mom is happy and they take great care of here here. The staff and nurses are efficient and friendly. The facility is clean and inviting. I would recommend American House Keene to others looking.

Paula

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 8, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great experience with my aunt being there during covid.

My aunt lived at American House for a little over 2 years. When she went in, she could see but little by little she lost her sight. The staff was wonderful to her even tho she got angry and was difficult to deal with.....they always took great care of her. Even during Covid, the staff was so good. All the nurses and the other staff were always so helpful. My aunt also had mental health issues and they were always attentive and made sure she was safe. We as a family always appreciated all the great care she recieved at American House. I would recommend American House to anyone looking for a great, caring place for elderly family members to live.

Al's daughter

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 8, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

American House was home

My father lived in American House, Keene for eight years; six of them alone after my mother died. American House was absolutely the best place for him. He had company, care, and companionship. The staff were terrific. I never had to worry about him because I knew caring eyes were on him every day. At the end of his life, Dad came home to American House for hospice care. The staff - kitchen, nursing, admin, activities -all came to visit him, sharing stories, and telling him they loved him. When he passed, they cried with me. I could not have asked for a better place for Dad.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 11, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Would Recommend

The staff is very friendly, I would recommend the community to others. My loved one seems to really like it here. The location is good, the facility is very nice. There is a lot of community activities offered to the resident and the staff seems to care about the residents.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 10, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Highly recommend

We are very very happy with our experience at American House Keene. My youngest son went in to visit and he has been in a number of these facilities. He said that it is a shame that not every place is like this. He was blown away by how comfortable everyone seemed and how friendly and happy the residents were. I would highly recommend this facility to others and already have.

Kathy

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 25, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Place Worth Visiting

They ending up doing a trial stay for a week. There was a Covid outbreak during their week. So they did not get the full experience due to that. They thought they food was excellent, the staff were excellent. The facility was clean and well run. This is where my parents wanted to be. Food variety was good, flavor was good. Smaller portions but can ask for seconds. It's not inexpensive, not super expensive.

Robyne

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 25, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A Great Place for Mom

I give American House Keen top marks on everything! They have been absolutely fantastic. The staff and everyone there is super kind and respectful. The facility is clean and wonderful. My family member loves it there, and we couldn't be happier.

PB

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 2, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Nice Place

They're friendly enough, and it's a pretty good place. I think my loved one's apartment is really nice. The food isn't the best in the world, but it's not bad.

Cynthia C

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 26, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

A great place to live

We chose America House Keene because it was really close to where we lived. The people who showed us around for the tour bent over backward to accommodate us, they could not have been nicer. They do offer independent living as well as assisted living here. We have a 2 bedroom suite that has a full kitchen, it is a great size for what we need. The activities are extensive and they do a good job with those especially for the size of the community. We have made a lot of friends here and I would recommend them to others who are looking.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

September 29, 2021

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My tour review

I found this tour experience interesting and they did not have a pool like I was looking for and some of the other accommodations that I was looking for.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 1, 2017

4.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5

Finding Bentley Commons was a blessing. Employees are very caring and meet your requested needs. Apartments are excellent and very comfortable. Standard menu should change frequently and not be the same choices for a long period of time. If they do change frequently, we have yet to experience it.

Louisa murray

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 28, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Bentley went beyond my expectations! Fantastic!

I needed to find a place for my parents and had only two weeks before my dad was discharged from the hospital (broken hip). Their home was unsuitable for recuperation and really for their long term safety and comfort. Bentley and Bonnie, specifically , worked quickly and with a heartfelt effort to make this transition possible. My parents said they were willing to stay for the winter. Well, their feelings about a short term stay changed almost immediately. Within two weeks, my mother began to talk about selling their house and where she would put all her furniture. Every time I visited she would exclaim "we love it here! How did you find this place?" I was elated that they were in a place that not only provided for all of their needs (nursing care, meals, friendship and social activities) but a place where every employee treated them like family. And I'm not exaggerating when I say EVERY person that works at Bentley . This includes staff in the kitchen, maintenance, concierge and the variety of nurses and therapists. It is clear that Bentley raises the bar high when they are hiring. Do not hesitate if you are looking for a comfortable, safe and supportive location for your parents. There is a shuttle every day for errands, doctors appts and sometimes just for a quiet scenic drive around the area. The food is delicious and not institutional at all. Thank you to Bentley And All of their wonderful staff!

A Place For Mom Customer

Independent Living

Toured community

September 30, 2013

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Tour was great and I really...

Tour was great and I really liked the place. Rooms were nicely appointed and the staff was uber friendly.

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