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Independent Living in New Hampshire

Overview of Independent Living in New Hampshire

Families searching for senior living in New Hampshire will be greeted by natural beauty in just about every direction. The Granite State remains a popular spot for seniors, largely for its outstanding scenery, but also for its easy access to the Atlantic Coast and nearby New England destinations. New Hampshire’s main metropolitan area, Manchester, is located in the south-central region, but most of the state is defined by its winding rivers, natural bodies of water, and conifer-covered landscape. Lake Winnipesaukee is a large glacial lake in central New Hampshire at the foothills of the White Mountains. This rugged subrange of the Appalachians stretches into the state’s Great North Woods region and attracts millions of tourists every year with its ski slopes, hiking trails, and climbing walls. New Hampshire may be small in area, but it offers countless opportunities for an active yet peaceful retirement.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 15 independent living communities in New Hampshire.

The median monthly cost of independent living in New Hampshire is about $3,200.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in New Hampshire

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823
10
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50 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Tim L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom has been living at Carriage Hill for about 2 years. I visit her frequently and really enjoy seeing the care that she receives and the amenities Carriage Hill has to offer. Not only is the staff...

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Spring Village at Summerhill

183 Old Dublin Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
9.9
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18 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jill B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This place has a lot of activities. The food is really good. And the care is good. They have physicians and other medical people that go there to help the residents without them having to leave the property....

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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown

2 Chester Turnpike, Allenstown, NH 03275
9.7
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22 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jennifer S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Hillsbrook Village has been a wonderful experience and loving community for my parents. Unfortunately, my mom passed in April of this year, so my dad is still living there. The staff and administration were...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Nashua

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Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings

674 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062
9.1
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32 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Tracy - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My loved one would rather the meals and dining service category much lower! However, my siblings and I feel that my mom is safe in her living situation and we no longer need to worry about her. Staff have...

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Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
10
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53 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Stephen D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mother moved into Atria Longmeadow Place 2 months ago. The management and staff have been very welcoming and accommodating to my mother. It was and continues to be a significant adjustment for her. She...

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Summer Place

20 Summer Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
9.9
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54 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Mary - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall, I love it here. However, I would not recommend going to a retirement home like this with a guy dog, because everyone wants to pet it, feed it and all that stuff. I also think the rent goes up faster...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Manchester

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Meetinghouse at Riverfront

60 River Front Dr, Manchester, NH 03102
9.2
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13 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Jane S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

You feel like you just walked into a large family home. Clean, bright and friendly. Had lunch with a friend her while visiting and food was just like a nice restraunt. Everyone was happy and healthy. ...

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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown

2 Chester Turnpike, Allenstown, NH 03275
9.7
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22 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jennifer S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Hillsbrook Village has been a wonderful experience and loving community for my parents. Unfortunately, my mom passed in April of this year, so my dad is still living there. The staff and administration were...

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Pleasant View Retirement

227 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301
9.7
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43 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Dawn - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I helped move my dad into here in August. All staff has been friendly and extremely helpful. He has been enjoying the activities, dinners, weekly cleaning, staff, other people who live there. I have heard no...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Exeter

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823
10
Review Score
50 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Tim L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom has been living at Carriage Hill for about 2 years. I visit her frequently and really enjoy seeing the care that she receives and the amenities Carriage Hill has to offer. Not only is the staff...

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The Pines Of Newmarket

9 Grant Road, Newmarket, NH 03857
9.7
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48 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Justin S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My grandmother has been living at the pines for just over a month, and she has settled in well. The Pines feels like home with it's cozy atmosphere. My grandmother has a private room which is spacious and...

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Benchmark at North Andover

700 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA 01845
9.5
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34 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Christine W - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The main reason we chose Ashland Farm at North Andover was because of the brightness of the rooms: other places had dark hallways and low natural light - Ashland farms is bright and welcoming. The staff are...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Portsmouth

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The Inn at Edgewood

936 South St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
8.0
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1 review
Patty C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would give every category a 5!!!! It is a hidden gem!!!! It was a great value, I didn't need to worry any more and the staff became part of my family. When my mom passed they were upset as I was. Crying in...

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823
10
Review Score
50 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Tim L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom has been living at Carriage Hill for about 2 years. I visit her frequently and really enjoy seeing the care that she receives and the amenities Carriage Hill has to offer. Not only is the staff...

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11 Photos available
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3 Floor plans available

The Pines Of Newmarket

9 Grant Road, Newmarket, NH 03857
9.7
Review Score
48 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Justin S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My grandmother has been living at the pines for just over a month, and she has settled in well. The Pines feels like home with it's cozy atmosphere. My grandmother has a private room which is spacious and...

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New Hampshire laws and regulations for independent living communities

Independent living communities in New Hampshire don’t have to be licensed or regulated by a state agency, but they must adhere to local rental laws. However, if an independent living facility shares a campus with an assisted living facility, then the assisted living unit must follow New Hampshire assisted living regulations.

Independent living landlord and tenant regulations in New Hampshire

Stand-alone independent living communities in New Hampshire must follow the same standards as any ordinary rental in the state. Therefore, independent living landlords must provide the following to residents:[01]

  • A property free of insects and rodents
  • Internal plumbing that works efficiently
  • A safe environment without exposed wires or faulty switches
  • Roofs, walls, and ceilings that are in good condition and don’t leak
  • Structurally sound porches, stairs, and railings
  • Clean common areas free of garbage
  • An adequate supply of water and an efficient water heater
  • An environment without any gas leaks
  • Properly installed and safely maintained heating facilities

New Hampshire independent living residents must also follow the tenant duties outlined in their leases, which often include maintaining a clean unit and keeping it in working order.

Disability rights for independent living residents in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, independent living communities must comply with the federal Fair Housing Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This prohibits landlords from discriminating against a resident due to their disability. It also requires landlords to provide reasonable accommodations and modifications to allow residents with disabilities the same rights as any resident.[02]

A reasonable modification is a structural change to a resident’s unit or shared spaces in the independent living community. It allows residents with disabilities full enjoyment of housing and common spaces. Examples of reasonable modifications include:[03]

  • Installing a wheelchair ramp
  • Implementing visual doorbells for a deaf resident
  • Widening doorways or changing carpets for easy wheelchair access

A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that allows residents with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy their unit or common areas. Examples of reasonable accommodations include:[03]

  • Allowing a service animal despite a no pets policy
  • Changing the rent due date to reflect a resident’s disability payment dates
  • Enabling equal access to community amenities and activities

New Hampshire Department of Health contact information

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Main Building
105 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 800-735-2964

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How to find independent living community inspection reports in New Hampshire

New Hampshire doesn’t make rental inspection reports available online at the state level. Residents can try contacting their city’s or county’s local housing authority for more information on independent living inspections in their area.

References

  1. New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Towns, Cities, Village Districts, and Unincorporated Places § 48-A (1979 & rev. 2014).

  2. Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire. Housing.

  3. Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire. Fair housing rights of people with disabilities.

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