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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Belknap County, NH

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Assisted living costs in Belknap County average about $6,222 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 100 communities in Belknap County. Our detailed directory has 1359 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Concord, Laconia and Wolfeboro.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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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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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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.
RiverWoods is a nationally-accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Exeter, NH. RiverWoods offers Independent Living as well as direct admission to Assisted Living Care and all of the benefits that come with choosing the Seacoast’s premier CCRC/life care community. Located on 200...
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.
Eventide Home, a non-profit nursing and assisted living facility, located in Exeter, New Hampshire, and has been providing health care services to women over the age of 65 since 1952.Our nursing home provides housing and health care services to 19 women, 15 of whom have private rooms. The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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My parents lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and the...
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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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Two of our loved ones started their journey at other places for different reasons, but thankfully we were able to move them both to memory care at Wentworth Senior Living. The care at WSL is superior to all...
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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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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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.
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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.
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: 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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Davis Home is a safe and secure residential care home in the lively town of Windsor, VT. Home of the longest covered bridge in America, this historic landmark is an absolute must-see. A great visit at any time of year, as the change in seasons only adds to its charm. Windsor is also home to the...
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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, Independent 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.
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
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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Belknap County, NH

The average cost of senior living in Belknap County is $6,222 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $6,188 per month.

Assisted living costs in Belknap County, NH, vs. nearby counties

Belknap County, NH
$6,222/mo

Assisted living costs in Belknap County, NH, vs. state and national averages

Belknap County, NH
$6,222/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Belknap County, NH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,222/mo
$7,726/mo

Assisted living costs in Belknap County, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,656/mo
Studio
$5,670/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,671/mo

Senior living costs in Belknap County 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: Belknap County, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBelknap County, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Assisted Living$6,222/mo$7,347/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,726/mo$8,947/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,688/mo$4,190/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Belknap County, NH:$6,222/mo
New Hampshire:$7,347/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Belknap County, NH:$7,726/mo
New Hampshire:$8,947/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Belknap County, NH:$3,688/mo
New Hampshire:$4,190/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Belknap County, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Belknap County 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.

Belknap County, NHNH stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Belknap County, NH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Belknap County 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Belknap County, NH$6,841/mo$6,898/mo-0.8%
New Hampshire$6,597/mo$6,009/mo+9.8%
National$4,972/mo$4,714/mo+5.5%
Belknap County, NH
2024 average cost:$6,841/mo
2023 average cost:$6,898/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$6,597/mo
2023 average cost:$6,009/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,972/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Belknap County, NH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Belknap County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Belknap County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Belknap County

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

Pine Rock Manor in Warner, NH

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Pine Rock Manor and everything has been mostly great so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services, meals and activities are also great. I would recommend Pine Rock Manor to others.

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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Belknap County review score based on 245 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 245 reviews of 100 Belknap County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Belknap County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Belknap County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Belknap County, NH100 facilities
8.4
Merrimack County, NH126 facilities
7.6
Carroll County, NH73 facilities

Review subcategories for Belknap County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 245 reviews of 100 Belknap County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Belknap County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
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3.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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3.1
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Belknap County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Belknap County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Belknap County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Belknap County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Belknap County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
49%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Belknap County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Belknap County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Belknap County, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Belknap County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Belknap 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
18%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Belknap County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Belknap County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Belknap County assisted 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 assisted living communities in Belknap County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Belknap County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Hampshire assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Belknap County protect seniors.
Learn about New Hampshire assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Forestview Manor Assisted Living, Golden View Health Care Assisted Living and Carriage Hill Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Belknap County, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Belknap County, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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