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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Center Harbor, NH

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The cost of independent living in Center Harbor is about $4,934 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 82 options. Read 544 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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I really love it here at these senior apartments. Everything has worked out very well for me here. They do a very good job with keeping the community, the grounds are well maintained as well. There isn't...
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.
Quail Hollow Senior LivingNestled on its own 39-acre valley Quall hollow senior housing offers a pristine setting for your new senior apartment home in Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire. The architecture is designed to reflect a traditional New England village that gives a community...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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.
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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It's my home, I cannot be in my own home anymore and this is now "my home." I no longer have to do laundry, cook 3 meals a day, floors windows and work. I love children and always had mine and the neighbors...
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: 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.
Beattie House is a senior housing complex located in the charming town of Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Beattie House is the perfect choice for those looking for a secure and affordable new home. Littleton is an active little town with friendly residents and lots of things to do....
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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.
Photo of Pearl Manor At Hillcrest Terrace
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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Photo of Golden Haven
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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What a nice place. Everyone is so friendly and knows my Mom by name. There are lots of activities and the food is great! We are so lucky to have found this place!
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.
The Village at Cedar Hill is an assisted living community in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont. Windsor sits next to the Connecticut River and is home to part of Mount Ascutney. There are rivers, lakes, and mountains to explore and enjoy in Windsor. Residents of The Village at Cedar Hill and...
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.
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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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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...

Cost of independent living in Center Harbor, NH

The average cost of senior living in Center Harbor is $4,934 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livermore, NH with an average of $4,001 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Center Harbor, NH vs. nearby cities

Center Harbor, NH
$4,934/mo
$4,303/mo

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

Center Harbor, NH
$4,934/mo
U.S. national average
$4,145/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Center Harbor vs. other types of senior living

$6,043/mo
Independent Living
$4,934/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Center Harbor, NH by room type

Semi-Private
$6,015/mo
Studio
$6,591/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,743/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,587/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Center Harbor over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Center Harbor

Recent reviews for independent living in Center Harbor

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

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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.

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and residents at the communities. For example, at Holiday Maple Suites, many residents have formed close bonds with their new neighbors, and at Meetinghouse at Riverfront, the staff goes above and beyond to make newco ...
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Variety of activity offerings. Activities are a major highlight for residents, with many reviews mentioning the wide range of options available. At Holiday Maple Suites, residents enjoy activities like card games, puzzles, and arts and crafts, while at Pleasant View Retirement, there are frequent movie nights, museum outi ...
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Helpful and responsive staff. Staff members are praised for their attentiveness and eagerness to help in various communities. At Summit by Morrison, the staff were described as friendly and professional, while at Pleasant View Retirement, they go the extra mile to accommodate residents' needs.
Modern and well-appointed living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and up-to-date design of their living quarters, with large, bright apartments and beautiful common areas being mentioned in multiple reviews. For instance, at Meetinghouse at Riverfront, the apartments are described as comfortable and modern, while at Hill ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. The quality of the food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Summit by Morrison, the food is described as restaurant-style and delicious, while at Pleasant View Retirement, residents enjoy chef-prepared meals with a choice of options each day.
Thoughtful and accommodating management. Management teams are praised for their consideration and responsiveness to residents' needs. At Brookdale Spruce Wood, the facility exceeded all expectations, and at Summit by Morrison, the marketing director was described as helpful and accommodating during the move-in process.
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Center Harbor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Center Harbor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Center Harbor, 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 Center Harbor 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 Center Harbor 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
11.6%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Center Harbor 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 Center Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.7%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Center Harbor 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 Center Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Pine Rock Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Center Harbor, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.

There are 82 independent living facilities near Center Harbor, New Hampshire. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Center Harbor, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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