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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rockingham County, NH

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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care 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.
About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...
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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, 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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I write this to those of you who, like me, feel guilty and scared at not being able to care for your loved one who is suffering from ever-developing memory loss any longer. You want him/her to be honored...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Meredith Bay Colony Club overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire provides the perfect retirement and assisted living location. We are the region's newest not-for-profit retirement community having opened our state-of-the-art facility in 2009. We very quickly achieved 'Full'...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: 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.
Providing exceptional, quality housing and services while preserving the independence, rights and dignity of our residents in the most professional, respectful and caring manner. The Foley Senior Residences is an affordable independent and assisted living community that opened in the spring of...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Rockingham County, NH

The average cost of senior living in Rockingham County is $6,301 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,201 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rockingham County, NH vs. nearby counties

Rockingham County, NH
$6,301/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rockingham County, NH vs. the state and national average

Rockingham County, NH
$6,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rockingham County vs. other types of senior living

$6,934/mo
Independent Living
$6,301/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Rockingham County, NH by room type

Semi-Private
$6,264/mo
Studio
$7,343/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,530/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,376/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,435/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Rockingham County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Rockingham County

Recent reviews for independent living in Rockingham County

Putnam Farm at Danvers

4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her. Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Rockingham County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockingham County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockingham County, 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 Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County 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
30.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Atria Longmeadow Place and Summer Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rockingham County, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.

There are 337 independent living facilities near Rockingham County, New Hampshire. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Rockingham County, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Atria Longmeadow Place and Summer Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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