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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: 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.
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...
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.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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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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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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The brand new Sacred Heart Apartments include 44 affordable one and two bedroom rental apartments. In order to qualify, at least one member of the household must be 55 years of age or older. Sacred Heart Apartments is a pet-friendly and entirely Smoke-Free Community. This restoration of three...
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Cost of independent living in Pelham, NH

The average cost of senior living in Pelham is $6,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Concord, NH with an average of $4,844 per month.

Independent living costs in Pelham, NH, vs. nearby cities

Pelham, NH
$6,361/mo
$5,902/mo

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

Pelham, NH
$6,361/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Pelham, NH, vs. other senior living options

$7,325/mo
Independent Living
$6,361/mo

Independent living costs in Pelham, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,382/mo
Studio
$6,913/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,792/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,201/mo

Senior living costs in Pelham vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Pelham, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typePelham, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$6,361/mo$5,019/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,298/mo$6,127/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,325/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pelham, NH:$6,361/mo
New Hampshire:$5,019/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pelham, NH:$7,298/mo
New Hampshire:$6,127/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Pelham, NH:$7,325/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pelham, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pelham 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
Pelham, NH$4,536/mo$4,599/mo-1.4%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pelham, NH
2024 average cost:$4,536/mo
2023 average cost:$4,599/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$4,348/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Pelham

Recent reviews for independent living in Pelham

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
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

The Gables at Winchester

4.6
The staff has treated me like family since the day I moved in. I have made a lot of great friends. The comforts of home but with freedom to move through activities and accessibility to shopping and dining out as well.

Brightview Danvers

4.3
We moved my Dad there almost 2 years ago. It has been a very positive experience! There are many activities to keep you busy!! The food is great and the place is clean!!

Pelham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pelham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pelham, 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 Pelham 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 Pelham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pelham, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Pelham 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 Pelham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pelham, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pelham 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 Pelham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pelham, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Summer Place, All American Assisted Living at Londonderry and Holiday Birch Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pelham, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Pelham, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pelham, New Hampshire are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Atria Marland Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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