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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.
Back BayBack Bay is an independent living community in Wolfeboro in Carroll County, New Hampshire. At Back Bay, you have the opportunity to live in a peaceful country setting with other like-minded individuals. Have a home that is convenient for you and your visiting family and guests while...
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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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.
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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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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Sunapee, NH

The average cost of senior living in Sunapee is $4,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,201 per month.

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

Sunapee, NH
$4,659/mo
$4,685/mo
$4,685/mo

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

Sunapee, NH
$4,659/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,992/mo
Independent Living
$4,659/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,259/mo
Studio
$6,568/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,566/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,083/mo

Senior living costs in Sunapee 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: Sunapee, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunapee, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$4,659/mo$5,019/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,819/mo$6,127/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sunapee, NH:$4,659/mo
New Hampshire:$5,019/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sunapee, NH:$5,819/mo
New Hampshire:$6,127/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sunapee, NH:$5,992/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunapee, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunapee 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
Sunapee, NH$3,886/mo$3,951/mo-1.6%
New Hampshire$3,544/mo$3,574/mo-0.8%
National$2,953/mo$2,812/mo+5.0%
Sunapee, NH
2024 average cost:$3,886/mo
2023 average cost:$3,951/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$3,544/mo
2023 average cost:$3,574/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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2024 average cost:$2,953/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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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 Sunapee

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunapee

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

Valley Terrace in White River Junction, VT

5.0
While driving around Vt. and passing by Valley Terrace Assisted Living I noticed how welcoming the flowers on the balconies were. Time passed and my daughter introduced me to several assisted living facilities. With encouragement from my family I moved into Valley Terrace as it was a small ...
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American House Keene

4.9
My father lived in American House, Keene for eight years; six of them alone after my mother died. American House was absolutely the best place for him. He had company, care, and companionship. The staff were terrific. I never had to worry about him because I knew caring eyes were on him every ...
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Sunapee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunapee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunapee, 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 Sunapee 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 Sunapee 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
15.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunapee 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 Sunapee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunapee 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 Sunapee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunapee Cove Assisted Living, Spring Village at Summerhill and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunapee, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 103 independent living facilities near Sunapee, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sunapee, New Hampshire are Spring Village at Summerhill and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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