Wadleigh House
Boutique Memory Care
Historic charm and personalized attention define Wadleigh House. Here, Residents flourish among friendly neighbors and attentive staff.
10 Summer Street Dover, NH 03820
(603) 484-0429
Memory Care Community
Our Team at Wadleigh House
About Wadleigh House
Welcome To Wadleigh House
Wadleigh House is a historic home on Summer Street in Dover, New Hampshire, originally built shortly after 1825 and later owned by George Wadleigh, local historian and author. Today, Wadleigh House blends the warmth and character of a classic residence with a modern, holistic approach to memory care. Designed to accommodate a dozen residents, every detail supports a calm and personalized experience for individuals living with dementia. Our focus is on comfort, dignity, and meaningful daily routines in a nurturing, home-like setting.
Our Pillars of Memory Care
Where the Resident Is the Center of Attention
Brain Healthy Nutrition: Our made-from-scratch meals feature delicious, balanced dishes inspired by the MIND diet, promoting brain health and vitality.
Music Therapy: Through a collaboration with the Sonatina Center, we offer individualized and group music programs designed to inspire joy, connection, and emotional expression.
Animal Assisted Therapy: We provide opportunities for residents to bond with dogs, fostering companionship and enhancing emotional well-being.
Aromatherapy: We integrate the healing power of DoTerra essential oils, soothing the body, mind, and spirit in a nurturing, holistic way.
Structured Activities that embrace the individual.
What Wadleigh House Has To Offer
Services & Amenities
Every suite at Wadleigh House is thoughtfully designed to maximize light, comfort, and accessibility, whether private or companion style.
- Boutique-style memory care in a secure, residential setting
- Smaller home environment with higher staff-to-resident ratios
- 24-hour supervision by caregivers trained in dementia care
- Personalized assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Medication management and coordination with healthcare providers
- Montessori-inspired, person-centered approach to care and engagement
- Purposeful daily routines designed to support cognitive changes
- Three nutritious, home-cooked meals daily plus snacks
- Accommodations for dietary needs and preferences
- Secure, thoughtfully designed environment to support residents who may wander
- Multiple layers of safety, including door alarms and wander guard technology
- Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services
- Comfortable, sun-filled private and Companion suites
- Inviting shared living, dining, and activity spaces
- Meaningful activities focused on remaining abilities and lifelong skills
- Family-style dining in a calm, supportive atmosphere
- Outdoor areas designed for safe access to fresh air
- Utilities and basic cable/Wi-Fi included
- Ongoing care plan reviews with strong family involvement
- Supportive environment that promotes dignity, comfort, and quality of life
- Registered Nurse available 24/7
- Licensed, dementia-trained nursing staff onsite
- Enclosed courtyard with raised garden beds for resident enjoyment and engagement.
- Nurse practitioner, pharmacy, and podiatry services
Holistic Dining
Delicious Food Prepared Daily
Holistic living at any age starts with a brain-healthy, balanced diet. At Wadleigh House, Residents savor deliciously familiar dishes made from scratch with their health in mind. Inspired by the MIND diet, which combines Mediterranean and DASH eating plans to support cardiovascular and cognitive health, our menu is designed to help slow the effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Family-style dining encourages connection and reduces confusion, while a seasonally inspired menu features farm-fresh foods and specially selected healthy snacks. Residents can choose infused water and naturally brewed herbal teas to stay hydrated, enjoy mini-meals anytime, and benefit from ergonomically tailored utensils for comfortable dining. Set in a pleasant, quiet environment, our dining experience truly offers a taste of home for every Resident.
Our Homes Are As Unique As Our Residents
A Home That Feels Like A Home
Our small, home-like communities are thoughtfully designed to foster deeper personal connections, ensuring every resident feels embraced, supported, and truly at home. Unlike large, hotel-style providers who focus on building at scale, we dedicate our efforts to what matters most: the comfort, care, and happiness of our Residents.
In our intimate settings, every detail is crafted to create familiar, welcoming spaces where meaningful relationships can thrive. Because for us, a real home isn’t about the walls that surround you; it’s about the people who surround you with kindness and compassion.
Curious About Life At Wadleigh House?
Come see our community in person and meet our staff. We’ll sit down with you and work with you to find your loved ones next home together. Book a tour to get started.
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Premier Memory Care Community in Dover, NH
About The Area
Wadleigh House is located in the heart of the Seacoast region. Dover—known as “The Garrison City”—is New Hampshire’s oldest permanent settlement, offering a rich local history and a strong sense of community.
Our central location makes it easy for loved ones to visit regularly and stay closely involved. Wadleigh House offers a supportive memory care setting in a well-established Dover neighborhood, providing families with both familiarity and accessibility.
How Do I Get Started?
Contact Us
Contact us to book an initial consultation or to visit one of our communities.
Phone: (603) 387-6189
Consultation
We assess your needs and answer any questions you have. Learning about you allows us to set up a perfect care plan and figure out if we’re a good fit.
First Visit
Meet our team and explore our locations!
We’ll work with you to find the location that best suits your needs and put together a care plan.
What Our Families Have To Say
Testimonials And Kind Words
Here, you’ll find heartfelt feedback from families of our Residents, gathered from all of our locations throughout southern New Hampshire.
Have Your Own Experiences To Share?
We’d love to hear about your experience! Your feedback is important to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and Send Us Feedback.
…The staff do care very much for each of the residents there. The staff are faithful at bringing my mom her meds and they respond to all her needs. Ana, the site manager is professional and very attentive to my mom’s body health and soul health. Ana ensures my mom is well taken care of and she communicates well with me and my brothers about my mom’s health.
John Sweeney
Family of Resident
They have a wonderfully supportive staff that let us know our mom was in great hands. Their facility is immaculate! Very well maintained and they have a variety of rooms to accommodate different price ranges. Our mom spoke highly of the food and like the afternoon activities that were made available.
Alicia Scheib
Family of Resident
I am forever grateful for the people who care for my loved one at Johnson Creek Village.
They consistently provide attentive, compassionate care. The food is very good, as well as the many activities that they provide through their activities department. They engage with the residents tirelessly. I can only sing the highest of praises for Johnson Creek Village. A thank you to all of you there!
Donna Ferranti
Family of Resident
Wonderful home that my mom lived in. Staff were wonderful, caring and fun.
Gail Wallingford
Family of Resident
My dad stayed here for almost 3 years. Staff and management treated him like family. I cannot imagine having him stay anywhere else. We looked at other places (with him) and there were some nice places for him but this place fit perfectly as it was new and a very sociable environment which was his type of place. My sister will probably reviewing soon. Karen and Tony. Thank you for taking care of my dad!!
Dave Bennet
Family of Resident
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