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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Merrimack, NH
If you’re looking for independent living in the Merrimack area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Merrimack. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 17 independent living facilities in Merrimack, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Nashua Gummed and Coated Paper Company Historic District.
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I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home
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.
Bedford Falls is a welcoming assisted living community located in Bedford, New Hampshire of Hillsborough County. Our beautifully landscaped community allows residents to feel right at home while enjoying the cozy gazebo or relaxing on the patio with fellow residents and friends. Home of the...
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My loved one would rather the meals and dining service category much lower! However, my siblings and I feel that my mom is safe in her living situation and we no longer need to worry about her. Staff have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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Really like the cottage living, and the surrounding areas for taking walks, the closeness of the shopping food and retail stores, the quietness of the area. The activities are limited (bingo, coffee & pizza...
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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We feel in love with the two co-directors. they are genuine. It's very obvious they love their job and they love their residents. We really feel like they are family. I think salad would be a wonderful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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It was close to my home. Very convenient to visit. Property was lovely. Clean and most recently painted. AIDS and nurses were friendly. Very pleasant atmosphere. Response to care needs some help....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care is nestled in a quaint planned community in beautiful Milford, New Hampshire. This picturesque hilltop, with fantastic views of the White Mountains, community is close to Route 3, 101 and 101A and centrally located near numerous...
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So far everything is working very well for my brother here at this community. He is doing very well here. They do a good with keeping the community well maintained. The property manger has been great to work...
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.
55+ Community - Located minutes off 293 in Merrimack, NH, Merrimack Meadows features beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom townhomes. This community offers an independent lifestyle designed to be affordable to seniors who want to live and enjoy life on a prestigious 14 acres of land.
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We're happy with this place overall. They have activities/bingo and exercise class regularly. They also have occasional entertainment (less with Covid). Trips to shopping and some attractions. Staff is very...
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.
Opened in 2008 and located in one of the most charming communities in the State of New Hampshire, Bentley Senior Living is a state of the art community that offers a full compliment of amenities and supportive services designed to maximize independence and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. ...
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Carlyle admitted my mother for respite care on a weekend. Everyone we interacted with was kind and compassionate during this stressful period. This respite experience ended up being more like a therapeutic...
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.
Carlyle Place, one of four centers under The Courville Communities umbrella is a single-level, state of New Hampshire licensed Assisted Living Center. Located at the 293/101 W interchange in Bedford, NH, Carlyle Place is easily accessible from the major highways. Tucked away in Bedford, NH, we...
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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
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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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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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Great place to live well taken care of the office staff and maintenance staff are wonderful
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Coliseum Seniors II is a popular senior apartment community for seniors in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Nashua is the second largest city in New Hampshire and offers a plethora of activities to entertain you and your guests. Filled with historic architecture, this city is close to...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Linsey Landing, located in the historic town of Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, offers a tranquil small town feeling in a picturesque New England setting. Our independent senior housing apartments feature views from every window, air conditioning and modern kitchens loaded with...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Hunt Community is a Life Plan Community for active, healthy people aged 62 and better, located on 16 neatly landscaped acres near downtown Nashua. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment, the charming campus features many newly renovated floor plans to suit varying lifestyles. With a...
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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.
The Villas are one level homes that define independent living in your terms. Each graciously appointed private Villa offers more than 1,00 square feet of planned living space, surrounded by lushly landscaped walled gardens and patios. The amenities include: Breathtaking living room, with gas...
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Cost of independent living in Merrimack, NH
The average cost of senior living in Merrimack is $5,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,201 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merrimack, NH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Merrimack
Recent reviews for independent living in Merrimack
Heatherwood in Tewksbury, MA
4.8
The welcome committee as well as the management make sure to get to know each new resident, and checks on his/her well-being regularly. All the staff are super-friendly and tries hard to accommodate each person's needs. New kinds of activities would be nice for those who don't want to attend ...
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Ledgewood Bay in Milford, NH
4.0
My mother was a resident at Ledgewood Bay and things were very good for her when she was here. Communication with the family is solid. The Executive Director is very accessible and approachable. She showed me much empathy when my mom passed away. I wish they had the next level of care for ...
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Nashoba Park Assisted Living in Ayer, MA
5.0
The staff at Nashoba Park Assisted Living was extremely helpful, kept me well-informed and made changes as needed for my brother. They even got on gluten free food for my brother, who was gluten-free. My brother was there for two months and the staff must have been great to him because he had to ...
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Merrimack independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrimack independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrimack, 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack 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
47.1%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Merrimack 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 Merrimack communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrimack 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 Merrimack offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Summer Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merrimack, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Merrimack, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Merrimack, New Hampshire are Summer Place, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Pleasant View Retirement. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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