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Assisted living costs in South Lee average about $6,717 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in South Lee. Our detailed directory has 196 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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You walk in and immediately feel comfortable. I know my mom is getting the care she needs but she's not just a Room number or anonymous patient here. Very capable staff and very friendly. I feel secure...
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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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33 Floor plans available
9.7
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57 reviews
9.7
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57 reviews
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From the sales staff to the cleaners, everyone is very nice and pleasant. The apartment sizes are cozy. No problem with dietary restrictions. Plenty of activities for the residents. I feel my mother is being...
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.
The Pines Of Newmarket have served the residents of New England since 1999. At The Pines of Newmarket, our residents enjoy an array of services managed by a staff whose single goal is to help them enjoy life by creating a fun, loving and safe environment. We provide quality assisted living and...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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45 reviews
8.5
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The people that work there are very caring and treat the residents like family. They are chronically short-staffed and that has impacted the dining times but they make do. There are lots of activities and...
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 Good LifeTucked into more than 15 beautiful acres in the stunning city of Durham, New Hampshire, your new community will feel like home from the moment you arrive. Known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), we provide everything from independent and assisted living to memory care...
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Kirkwood corners was/is a wonderful kind compassionate "place for mom" our only regret is our Mom wasn't there for long- she passed away shortly after her move in- But we would recommend them-All the...
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.
Newly renovated and remodeled, The HAVEN at LEE is dedicated to seniors who need our team of experienced caregivers. Lovingly designed with our seniors in mind, The HAVEN at LEE proudly offers our holistic approach to care and intimate size – creating an ideal and personalized setting for each...
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I thought they were all wonderful. If my mom ever called me because she was feeling down or sad for whatever reason, I would call them in one of the nurses would go in literally just sit with her for an hour...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
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.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony Homes...
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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
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.
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...
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Johnson Creek Village, a secure, cozy home where individuals living with memory care needs can thrive in comfort, safety, and warmth. Every detail of our home is designed to feel familiar, nurturing, and full of life, creating a sense of belonging for both residents and their...
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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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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.
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...
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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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in South Lee, NH

The average cost of senior living in South Lee is $6,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,507 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Lee, NH, vs. nearby cities

South Lee, NH
$6,717/mo
$6,411/mo

Assisted living costs in South Lee, NH, vs. state and national averages

South Lee, NH
$6,717/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in South Lee, NH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,717/mo
$6,782/mo

Assisted living costs in South Lee, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,801/mo
Studio
$6,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,232/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,403/mo

Senior living costs in South Lee 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: South Lee, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Lee, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Assisted Living$6,717/mo$6,317/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,782/mo$6,394/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,053/mo$5,351/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
South Lee, NH:$6,717/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
South Lee, NH:$6,782/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
South Lee, NH:$6,053/mo
New Hampshire:$5,351/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Lee, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Lee 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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Assisted living cost trends in South Lee, NH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Lee 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Lee, NH$7,041/mo$6,760/mo+4.2%
New Hampshire$6,814/mo$6,620/mo+2.9%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
South Lee, NH
2024 average cost:$7,041/mo
2023 average cost:$6,760/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$6,814/mo
2023 average cost:$6,620/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Lee, 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 South Lee.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Lee

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Lee

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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Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
We could not have picked a more perfect spot for Mum. Her dementia was worsening, and she could not be left alone. The nurses & staff are the sweetest, most compassionate people and helped her settle in. It’s been 2.5 yrs now and she requires much more help, which she receives with humor, love ...
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Spring Village at Dover

4.6
We do wish the rooms could be a bit larger. It would be great if the residents could get outside more. However, we are so far we are happy with the facility and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend them to other families.

South Lee review score based on 61 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 12 South Lee assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Lee 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

South Lee review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
South Lee, NH12 facilities
8.9
Dover, NH21 facilities
8.8
Somersworth, NH17 facilities

Review subcategories for South Lee 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 61 reviews of 12 South Lee assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Lee 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.
South Lee, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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South Lee assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lee assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lee, 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 South Lee 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 South Lee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Lee, NHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Lee 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 South Lee Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Lee, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lee 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 South Lee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lee, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lee 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 South Lee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lee, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lee 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 South Lee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lee, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Lee

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 South Lee protect seniors.
Learn about New Hampshire assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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