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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Notre dame apartments are a senior housing community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Berlin, Coos County, NH. The ambient surroundings of our community, overlooking a breath taking landscape is set to give our residents, a beautiful place to call home. We take pride in offering excellent...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony Homes...
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My parents lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in South Hiram, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Hiram is $5,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Parsonsfield, ME with an average of $4,396 per month.

Independent living costs in South Hiram, ME, vs. nearby cities

South Hiram, ME
$5,539/mo
$6,083/mo
$6,180/mo

Independent living costs in South Hiram, ME, vs. state and national averages

South Hiram, ME
$5,539/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South Hiram, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,314/mo
Independent Living
$5,539/mo

Independent living costs in South Hiram, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,896/mo
Studio
$6,497/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,831/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,753/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in South Hiram vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Hiram, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Hiram, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,539/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,182/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,314/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Hiram, ME:$5,539/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Hiram, ME:$6,182/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Hiram, ME:$6,314/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South Hiram, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Hiram and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in South Hiram, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Hiram have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Hiram, ME$3,627/mo$3,560/mo+1.9%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Hiram, ME
2024 average cost:$3,627/mo
2023 average cost:$3,560/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Hiram

Recent reviews for independent living in South Hiram

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

5.0
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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South Hiram independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Hiram independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Hiram, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Hiram independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Hiram partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Hiram, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Hiram independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Hiram communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Hiram, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Hiram independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in South Hiram offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
47%
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