Villa Crest
Nursing home in Manchester, NH
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 12, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would work in person on per-diem and weekend RN or LPN shifts, with a flexible schedule listed on the ads.
Employer research, Sep 12, 2026
The three public reviews all say they would recommend the workplace to a friend, with 5.0 marks for culture and diversity.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Per-diem and weekend shifts advertised for RN and LPN roles; flexible schedule listed; in-person work in Manchester, NH 03104.
Villa Crest · employer research
Sources
As of 2026
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- recommendation and culture
- Only three reviews, but they show a 4.1 rating, unanimous friend-recommendation, and 5.0 scores for culture and diversity.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- outlook and leadership approval
- The small review set reports unanimous CEO approval and a fully positive business outlook.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Only three reviews sit behind that 4.1 rating, so treat the culture scores as a thin sample.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Manchester, NH
Anchored along the Merrimack River, Manchester blends historic red-brick Amoskeag Millyard character with vibrant Elm Street dining. Regional cardiac and trauma centers provide substantial clinical depth framed by easy access to the White Mountains. With living costs about 6% above the national average, the Queen City pairs high-acuity nursing with northern New England ease.
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- 6% above the national average
- BEA index 105.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,564/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $81,007/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Villa-Crest-Nursing-and-Retirement-Center-Manchester-Reviews-EI_IE855199.0,41_IL.42,52_IM522.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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