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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Colby, NH

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The cost of independent living in Colby is about $3,938 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 156 options.

Read 2476 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Concord, Manchester and Bedford.

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Photo of Cornerstone at Hampton Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support
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.
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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.
Photo of Dearborn House
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.
Photo of White Birch
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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We had to move our mom last year, during COVID restrictions to a Memory Care residence. We searched for several months in the Central Vermont area and could not find a place that we thought was suitable and...
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.
Photo of Independent Order-Odd Fellows
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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Cost of independent living in Colby, NH

The average cost of senior living in Colby is $3,938 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $3,451 per month.

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

Colby, NH
$3,938/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Colby, NH, vs. other senior living options

$8,892/mo
Independent Living
$3,938/mo

Independent living costs in Colby, NH, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,214/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,697/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,935/mo

Senior living costs in Colby 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: Colby, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColby, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$3,938/mo$4,356/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,517/mo$7,572/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,892/mo$8,825/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Colby, NH:$3,938/mo
New Hampshire:$4,356/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Colby, NH:$7,517/mo
New Hampshire:$7,572/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Colby, NH:$8,892/mo
New Hampshire:$8,825/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Colby, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colby 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Colby, NH$3,775/mo$3,890/mo-3.0%
New Hampshire$3,307/mo$3,041/mo+8.8%
National$2,974/mo$2,798/mo+6.3%
Colby, NH
2024 average cost:$3,775/mo
2023 average cost:$3,890/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$3,307/mo
2023 average cost:$3,041/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,974/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Colby

Recent reviews for independent living in Colby

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

Meetinghouse at Riverfront in Manchester, NH

5.0
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. Staff new everyone name and the residents seems to like each other!

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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Colby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colby, 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 Colby 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 Colby 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
23.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Colby 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 Colby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colby, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colby 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 Colby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.9%
47.7%
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Holiday Maple Suites are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colby, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 156 independent living facilities near Colby, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Colby, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Spring Village at Summerhill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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