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The cost of independent living in Derry is about $4,747 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 313 options.

Read 5218 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 Nashua, Manchester and Newburyport.

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Photo of The Gables at Winchester
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8.7
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29 reviews
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Overall I would say 5 stars! In our situation we had to make the decision rather quickly so we had many questions that were promptly answered. Staff have been very solicitous to all of us and make every...
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.
For over 30 years, The Gables at Winchester has been serving the Winchester and surrounding communities. The Gables is a comfortable and elegantly furnished senior living community offering the finest in independent and assisted living apartments, as well as rehabilitation services and...
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Photo of Sunrise of Braintree
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.7
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The staff is very friendly, from the reception desk when you first walk in to the nurses station and the memory care unit- everyone greets you. her room is a great size- big enough without being too much-...
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.
Sunrise of Braintree is located minutes from Route 128, Interstate 93 and Route 1, just minutes from South Shore Plaza. Our beautifully maintained Victorian-style Mansion was built in 2007 and is set back from the road to provide a peaceful environment, surrounded by lush landscaping, green...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Kingston
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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8.7
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The intake was good, a bit on the high pressure BS-y side, but it also helped us to move things along, so maybe it was necessary. Once my mom moved in, the staff was, and is still excellent, very nice, very...
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.
All American Assisted Living at Kingston is a residential community for seniors who are looking for social interaction, personal care services, and leisure pursuits.A subsidiary of Kaplan Development Group, a leader in the field of assisted and independent living, All American offers our...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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Photo of The Arbors at Stoneham
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8.7
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Staff and care is very good. Activities are good. Food could be better at times. Cleanliness is very good. Apartment size is perfect.
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.
Rich in history and culture, The Arbors at Stoneham offers seniors a welcoming, family-oriented community with a strong emphasis on togetherness. Located in Stoneham, MA, a town once known for its role in shoe manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, our assisted living community provides...
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Photo of Sunrise of Newton
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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43 reviews
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It is a beautiful facility very new especially the fourth floor, which is brand new. There are a lot of activities for active people only a few activities for those who have mobility issues.
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.
Here at Sunrise of Newton, residents enjoy living in the lively suburban neighborhood of Newton Corner, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and with underground parking available for residents and visitors. Our community is also conveniently situated within easy reach of I-90 for excursions to...
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Photo of New Pond Village, a CCRC
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1010 Floor plans available
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The overall idea of the community, most people are friendly, the whole dining room dinner reservation thing is weird to me and many others, very poor communication between administrators, nursing , PT...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at New Pond Village located in Walpole, MA provides independent living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle? Wouldn’t it be great to have...
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Photo of The Current Beverly
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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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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm
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8.6
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They are very caring and friendly staff. The rooms are kept clean. The room size is average & adequate based on my experience. I believe there are plenty of activities in assisted living. I'm not a familiar...
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.
Designed to capture the residential flavor of the neighborhood, Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm boasts features that create the air of a country manor, including a spacious porch with wonderful hilltop views. The community offers residents and families close proximity to the Geriatric Care...
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Photo of New Horizons At Choate
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8.6
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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.
New Horizons at Choate is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational independent and assisted living retirement community located on the historic site of the former Charles Choate Memorial Hospital, in a lovely residential neighborhood near Horn Pond in Woburn. Beautiful, private...
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Photo of Manor on the Hill
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is plentiful with different options. Mom has been there now for 2 months and is happy.
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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Photo of The Residence at Vinnin Square
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8.6
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The facility is beautiful, and the staff is caring. Most of the activities and good for our memory deficient loved one, but a few activities can feel a little halfway. We feel extremely confident about her...
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 Residence at Vinnin Square is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, coming soon to a quiet, wooded parcel in Swampscott, MA. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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Photo of The Residence at Silver Square
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8.5
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My FIL was having behavioral issues, they were the only facility willing to take him. The staff has been outstanding in meeting his needs. Conversely Silver Square was no help at all with this situation!
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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: Catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language, or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
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22 Floor plans available
8.5
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42 reviews
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For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. I...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Photo of The Residence at Natick South
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I'm going to be honest here communication with the director is lacking. We love the new activities Director she's fantastic but she has to do way too many things. Their transportation is a big issue because...
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.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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Photo of Greystone Farm at Salem
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8.5
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The staff, especially the memory care unit staff, treats the residents with a great deal of kindness, compassion, and patience. It's comforting to know that my mother is in such good hands.
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.
Surrounded by natural woodlands, Greystone Farm at Salem evokes the serenity of a bygone era. In the country kitchen sits a beautifully restored antique loom, brought here by its original owner, fully restored and now a reminder of a simpler time. Thoughtfully designed apartments and amenities...
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It's hard to say for all since mom was fairly independent. Overall the are 5. The staff is very caring and attentive. The facility is homey, spacious and clean.
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.
Partridge House is a Genesis senior living community located in the scenic downtown area of Hampton, New Hampshire. Hampton is a popular, year round tourist destination, with peaceful and stunning beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Our residents enjoy our proximity to the ocean, fine dining, and...
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Photo of Sunrise of Gardner Park
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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42 reviews
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I would give them 5 stars. Staff is great. Apartments are large enough. Environment is clean. No complaints from family member about the food.
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.
Sunrise at Gardner Park, which provides both Assisted Living as well as Reminiscence (memory) Care, has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1994. Famous for it's 'Bed and Breakfast' ambiance, Gardner Park is housed within a gracious Victorian Mansion. Besides the 55 private...
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Photo of The Residence at Melrose Station
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The time had come for my 87-year-old aunt to sell her home and move into an Independent Living setting. She had been living alone for nearly 50 years, but realized that was not a long-term option. We had...
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 Residence at Melrose Station offers grand hotel-style living with a social program and exceptional care when/if needed, as well as our renown Reflections Memory Care. Reflections offers both studio and companion suite apartments with large common areas and nurse-given medications.Each of...
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Photo of The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
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My sister is well taken care of emotionally and physically. The staff is attentive. She also likes the food. It is always clean when I go there. I think the Parc is a great fit for my sister.
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.
At The Parc at Harbor View, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Winthrop area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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The staff is wonderful. Sophia Snow House is a small lovely, simple community. There are just enough activities for the residents, and the accommodations are very clean and comfortable. My mother enjoys the...
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.
Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...
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The staff was friendly and great, so were the residents! The committee was nice and clean, as well as the staff and residents! They always have activities and weekly's trips and the food and beverages are...
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.
Edelweiss Village, one of Boston’s premiere senior living communities, provides residents with opportunities to enjoy an active, healthy, and social lifestyle. Here you will find an exceptional level of assisted living senior care. Welcoming all faiths and backgrounds, residents enjoy delicious...
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The nurses and activities coordinator are fantastic, as are the kitchen staff. There is something for residents to do every day, and there are so many opportunities for residents to socialize and make...
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.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...
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For us this has been a wonderful experience so I would give them a 5. We are in the 370 building which is the most independent setting. The residents here are very friendly and welcoming. They give us...
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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Photo of Sentry Hill At York Harbor
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8.4
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Staff has been wonderful and caring, but it is difficult for them to handle all of their responsibilities, as they seem to be chronically short handed. There are a nice variety of activities provided for the...
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.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is the preeminent retirement community in New England beautifully situated on 12 acres within easy walking distance of historic York Village and York Harbor. Designed after the style of the grand hotels of the 1890's; senior living at Sentry Hill offers a retirement...
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Cost of independent living in Derry, NH

The average cost of senior living in Derry is $4,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $3,333 per month.

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

Derry, NH
$4,747/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$9,416/mo
Independent Living
$4,747/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,445/mo
Studio
$4,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,388/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,894/mo

Senior living costs in Derry 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: Derry, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDerry, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$4,747/mo$4,190/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,347/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,416/mo$8,947/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Derry, NH:$4,747/mo
New Hampshire:$4,190/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Derry, NH:$8,154/mo
New Hampshire:$7,347/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Derry, NH:$9,416/mo
New Hampshire:$8,947/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Derry, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Derry 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.

Derry, NHNH stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Derry, NH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Derry 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
Derry, NH$4,722/mo$4,472/mo+5.6%
New Hampshire$3,747/mo$3,922/mo-4.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Derry, NH
2024 average cost:$4,722/mo
2023 average cost:$4,472/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$3,747/mo
2023 average cost:$3,922/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Derry

Recent reviews for independent living in Derry

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

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

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!

Derry independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derry independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derry, 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 Derry 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 Derry partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derry, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Derry 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 Derry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derry, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derry 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 Derry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Derry, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.4%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
47.6%
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