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The cost of independent living in Center Effingham is about $5,763 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 130 options. Read 1138 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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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, 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.
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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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.
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 Golden Crest The Golden Crest Senior Wellness Resort is a comfortable assisted living community located in beautiful rural Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Our resort-style community provides an enriching and activity-filled environment overlooking farmland with spectacular views of...
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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: 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: 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.
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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...
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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: 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, 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...
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.
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: 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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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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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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...
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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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
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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.
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...
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.

Cost of independent living in Center Effingham, NH

The average cost of senior living in Center Effingham is $5,763 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodman, NH with an average of $3,724 per month.

Independent living costs in Center Effingham, NH, vs. nearby cities

Center Effingham, NH
$5,763/mo
$4,216/mo

Independent living costs in Center Effingham, NH, vs. state and national averages

Center Effingham, NH
$5,763/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Center Effingham, NH, vs. other senior living options

$6,732/mo
Independent Living
$5,763/mo

Independent living costs in Center Effingham, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,718/mo
Studio
$6,805/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,376/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,772/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Senior living costs in Center Effingham 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: Center Effingham, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCenter Effingham, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,763/mo$5,363/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$6,618/mo$6,331/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,732/mo$6,409/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Center Effingham, NH:$5,763/mo
New Hampshire:$5,363/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Center Effingham, NH:$6,618/mo
New Hampshire:$6,331/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Center Effingham, NH:$6,732/mo
New Hampshire:$6,409/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Center Effingham, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Center Effingham 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
Center Effingham, NH$3,852/mo$4,080/mo-5.6%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Center Effingham, 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:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Center Effingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Center Effingham

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

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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. Residents and their families frequently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various senior living communities. At Sable Lodge Retirement Community, the friendly demeanor of the staff was a major factor in the decision to move in. At Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Activities offered at senior living communities provide residents with opportunities to socialize and stay engaged. Communities like Pleasant View Retirement, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and Holiday Woods at Canco offer a range of activities, including exercise classes, card ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Quality meals and dining experiences are essential for senior living communities, as they contribute to residents' overall satisfaction and well-being. Communities like Sable Lodge Retirement Community, Pleasant View Retirement, and The Grande at South Portland offer delicious, chef-prepar ...
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Well-maintained interiors and grounds. A clean, well-maintained living environment is crucial for the comfort and satisfaction of senior residents. Communities like Holiday Woods at Canco, Pleasant View Retirement, and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living take pride in their facilities, ensuring that private rooms, communa ...
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Thoughtful and effective communication. Clear and consistent communication between senior living communities and families is essential for ensuring that care needs are being met. Communities like Holiday Kittery Estates, Brookdale Spruce Wood, and Pleasant View Retirement prioritize open and honest dialogue, keeping families inf ...
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Pet-friendly policies. Senior living communities that allow pets provide residents with the companionship and comfort of their beloved animals. Families at Pleasant View Retirement and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living appreciate the pet-friendly policies and the positive impact it has on their loved ones' ...
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Center Effingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Center Effingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Center Effingham, 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 Effingham 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 Effingham 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
9.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Center Effingham 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 Effingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Center Effingham 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 Effingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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