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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ossipee Lake Shores, NH

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The cost of independent living in Ossipee Lake Shores is about $5,626 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 125 options. Read 985 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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Provides: Assisted Living
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The staff at The Golden Crest are very friendly, ready to help and are available to answer your questions. They keep the community well maintained. Mom thinks the food is good most of the time. She enjoys...
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.
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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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My loved one is a resident at Peabody Home and things are very good for her at this facility. She has friends and is well liked by the staff.
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.
Peabody Home, home of independent, assisted living, and nursing, located in the heart of Franklin, NH. We are highly known for our consistent activities that we have for our residents. We make living fun! We encourage family and friend to have luncheons with the residents. We have fun activities...
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.
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
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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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Larrabee Village
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: 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.
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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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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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
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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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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
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: 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
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Ossipee Lake Shores, NH

The average cost of senior living in Ossipee Lake Shores is $5,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livermore, NH with an average of $4,001 per month.

Independent living costs in Ossipee Lake Shores, NH, vs. nearby cities

Ossipee Lake Shores, NH
$5,626/mo
$4,001/mo

Independent living costs in Ossipee Lake Shores, NH, vs. state and national averages

Ossipee Lake Shores, NH
$5,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Ossipee Lake Shores, NH, vs. other senior living options

$6,697/mo
Independent Living
$5,626/mo

Independent living costs in Ossipee Lake Shores, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,951/mo
Studio
$6,855/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,901/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Senior living costs in Ossipee Lake Shores 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: Ossipee Lake Shores, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOssipee Lake Shores, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,626/mo$5,351/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,591/mo$6,317/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,697/mo$6,394/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ossipee Lake Shores, NH:$5,626/mo
New Hampshire:$5,351/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ossipee Lake Shores, NH:$6,591/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ossipee Lake Shores, NH:$6,697/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Ossipee Lake Shores, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ossipee Lake Shores 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
Ossipee Lake Shores, NH$3,852/mo$4,080/mo-5.6%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ossipee Lake Shores, NH
2024 average cost:$3,852/mo
2023 average cost:$4,080/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Ossipee Lake Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Ossipee Lake Shores

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

5.0
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.

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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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at various communities, such as The Grande at South Portland, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and Pleasant View Retirement. Residents and families consistently mention the warm smiles and att ...
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Variety of activities for social engagement. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities provided at communities like Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Pleasant View Retirement, and Sable Lodge Retirement Community. Activities include card games, exercise classes, movies, and offsite trips to museums, restaurants, and con ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Residents and families frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including the private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces such as gardens and walking trails. Examples include Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Holiday Woods at Canco, and Summit by Morrison.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Summit by Morrison, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and Holiday Woods at Canco offer restaurant-style dining, allowing residents to select their meals from a me ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Families value clear and respectful communication from staff to keep them informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. Examples include Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, where staff members regularly update families about activities and ...
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Personalized accommodations. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of communities, allowing residents to customize their living spaces or receive assistance with daily tasks. For instance, at Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, staff members work with residents to choose their preferred furniture and decorations. ...
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Ossipee Lake Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ossipee Lake Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ossipee Lake Shores, 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 Ossipee Lake Shores 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 Ossipee Lake Shores 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
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ossipee Lake Shores 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 Ossipee Lake Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ossipee Lake Shores 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 Ossipee Lake Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Atria Kennebunk are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ossipee Lake Shores, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 125 independent living facilities near Ossipee Lake Shores, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ossipee Lake Shores, 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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