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My loved one is a resident at Peabody Home and things are very good for her at this facility. She has friends and is well liked by the staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Peabody Home, home of independent, assisted living, and nursing, located in the heart of Franklin, NH. We are highly known for our consistent activities that we have for our residents. We make living fun! We encourage family and friend to have luncheons with the residents. We have fun activities...
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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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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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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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.
Photo of Presidential Apartments
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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
Photo of Atlantic Heights Retirement
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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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.
Photo of Park View Apartments
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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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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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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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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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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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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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Long Sands, NH

The average cost of senior living in Long Sands is $5,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berlin, NH with an average of $3,983 per month.

Independent living costs in Long Sands, NH, vs. nearby cities

Long Sands, NH
$5,243/mo
$4,201/mo

Independent living costs in Long Sands, NH, vs. state and national averages

Long Sands, NH
$5,243/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Long Sands, NH, vs. other senior living options

$6,306/mo
Independent Living
$5,243/mo

Independent living costs in Long Sands, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,683/mo
Studio
$6,356/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,870/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,001/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Long Sands 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: Long Sands, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLong Sands, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,243/mo$5,019/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$6,181/mo$6,127/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,306/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Long Sands, NH:$5,243/mo
New Hampshire:$5,019/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Long Sands, NH:$6,181/mo
New Hampshire:$6,127/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Long Sands, NH:$6,306/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Long Sands, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Long Sands 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 Long Sands, NH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Long Sands 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Long Sands, NH$3,852/mo$4,080/mo-5.6%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Long Sands, NH
2024 average cost:$3,852/mo
2023 average cost:$4,080/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$4,348/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Long Sands

Recent reviews for independent living in Long Sands

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Residents and families consistently mention the warm and caring nature of the staff in various communities, such as Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Pleasant View Retirement, and Sable Lodge Retirement Community1. They go above and beyond to help new residents feel at home and en ...
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High-quality and varied meals. Reviews from Summit by Morrison, Holiday Woods at Canco, and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown highlight the excellent food offerings and accommodations for dietary restrictions in their respective communities. Chefs prepare meals from menus and cater to individual preferences.
Engaging activities and social events. Activities and social events are a key feature at many communities, as mentioned in reviews for Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Pleasant View Retirement, and Brookdale Spruce Wood. Residents enjoy a wide range of offerings, including card games, exercise classes, movies, and outings.
Modern and clean living spaces. Several reviews, such as those from Pleasant View Retirement, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and Holiday Woods at Canco, praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their respective communities' living spaces, including apartments and common areas.
Attentive and responsive care. Reviews from Holiday Woods at Canco, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and The Grande at South Portland highlight the attentiveness and responsiveness of staff at their communities to residents' care needs. Communication between families and staff is also a priority.
Access to on-site amenities. Communities like Pleasant View Retirement and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living provide residents with convenient access to on-site amenities, including gyms, libraries, and pools, to promote an active and engaged lifestyle.
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Long Sands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Long Sands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Long Sands, 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 Long Sands 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 Long Sands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Long Sands 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 Long Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Long Sands 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 Long Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Long Sands, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 127 independent living facilities near Long Sands, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Long Sands, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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