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The cost of independent living in Hillsborough County is about $6,591 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 319 options. Read 4547 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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Photo of Sunrise of Lynnfield
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Sunrise of Lynnfield is a very NICE place and they are taking great care of my father-in-law. They have made it as easy as possible for the family and we are so grateful to have found this location!
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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Gardner Park was an excellent facility. Staff and building I highly recommend. I found everyone to be so caring. From nurses , to servers, to administrators. Couldn't have been more helpful. Seems to...
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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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Overall it has been a very good experience especially coming from 6 months of rehab facilities. The staff is great. There are all kinds of activities. The residents are amazingly outgoing and friendly which...
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.
Ashland Farm is the premier assisted living community in the Merrimack Valley offering traditional assisted living as well as the Harbor Program for the memory impaired. Ashland Farm provides residents with personalized service plans tailored to meet their unique needs. If you need help with...
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It's a fortune but nothing to compare it to. Thank god for long term care. Notes: food really is awful Staff: too much mgmt turnover. Most are very pleasant, dedicated and helpful. Right now there is one...
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.
Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, 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 from doctor’s...
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The staff are all super caring and friendly. They all remember you and your name, where you sit for dinner, your preferences for meals, and go out of their way helping.
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.
Cabot Park Village offers Seniors an opportunity to live independently, while enjoying a truly carefree lifestyle. Just a short walk from Newtonville Center, Cabot Park Village's location offers residents a wide array of social and cultural activities. Residents enjoy pursuing their interests...
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We love the nursing and activities personnel . The food is good. They are very accommodating of Neil's needs and the physical environment is beautiful and nurturing. The main reason we chose the Charter is...
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 Charter at Danvers is a highly regarded senior care community in Danvers, Massachusetts providing assisted living and memory care services. Our stunning and inviting home-like community enjoys a prime location next to the world famous Cherry Hill Creamery and is just minutes from grocery...
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Highly recommend it. Everyone here so genuine friendly , supportive. Interesting activities to attend, good food...a variety of apartments...
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.
Maple Suites provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within 31 acres of woods, you'll love the peaceful tranquility of our beautiful facility hidden away in the trees. We're just one mile away from downtown Dover, shopping, excellent healthcare and...
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Nurses and CNAs are top notch! Food and activities are good. They could improve by having a low income model that was transparent or a Masshealth continuation program.
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.
For more than 18 years, Atria Marland Place has been the senior living provider of choice for Andover's wisest older adults. Building on this foundation of trust, they've recently completed a thoughtful, thorough renovation to expand and enhance their community — including the addition of Atria...
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Mom has adjusted well and is very happy in her new environment. Staff is caring and keeps the family well informed which reinforces our decision to place mom in their facility. Mom is kept occupied with lots...
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.
General Manager and Community Relations Director are Certified Dementia Practitioners.
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Photo of Sunapee Cove Assisted  Living
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Relocated my parents from AZ. Originally from NH, moved to AZ in 2005 and back to NH. They are 88/90 years old. Facility they were in was meh. Started good but steady decline. Sunapee Cove was super easy to...
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.
Sunapee Cove offers assisted living in a perfect setting to encourage new friendships while continuing to live a meaningful and productive life. Our community is particularly attractive to those who want the dual benefit of our peaceful lakeside setting with the accessibility to services,...
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Photo of American House Keene
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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I would recommend to others. The location is great, right ona rail trail and close to downtown. Everyone I've encountered on staff has been delightful and helpful. New residents get a mentor to help with the...
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.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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The space was very bright, well organized and open. The people were friendly helping and welcoming. The staff was helpful. Although my mom says the food is ok.
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.
We believe that Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Heatherwood, our management teams live...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings
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Genuinely friendly and caring staff, tremendous meals (especially breakfast ??!). Full interesting activities schedule all day long. I was there for 2 months while recovering from surgery, but the longer...
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.
Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
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The staff is very nice and friendly and helpful--the facility is nice and clean--the location is really nice--easy to get onto major routes and to hospitals--my major concern is that it takes too long for...
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 Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...
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Photo of Atria Maplewood Place
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1010 Floor plans available
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The facility is immaculate. Every staff member I've spoken to has been kind, receptive and quick to offer information, sometimes answers to questions I didn't know to ask. My mother is in a 1 bedroom unit....
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.
Atria Maplewood Place in Malden, Massachusetts is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. Located in the heart of Malden, residents enjoy all the comforts of a charming life with our great location and consistent accommodations. We foster an atmosphere where wholesome...
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Photo of The Branches of Marlboro
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Staff are excellent. Room is good size but limit what you can have. Activity Director engaged with residents all day. She is excellent . Could use more activities directed for the men. Food on Memory side...
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 The Gables of Fitchburg
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It's been absolutely wonderful! Everybody that works there has been amazing from the day. I walked in to tour the place up until today. Everybody there that I've run into is just lovely. I could not...
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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I truly would ice a 5 for every aspect. We have been thrilled with every person who we've spent time with. Their welcoming process is great. The 3 directors checked in daily to see mom was comfortable and...
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 The Willows at Worcester
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My mom is very happy. She likes the people there and is starting to join in on some of the activities and has enjoyed them so far. She said the food is good. The staff have been helpful and accommodating....
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.
The Willows at Worcester is a vibrant, full-service, resort-style retirement community offering you spacious, maintenance-free, independent living apartment homes and cottages; award-winning, chef-prepared meals; and abundant, on-site amenities. We have our own bank, spa, salon/barber shop,...
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Carriage House recognized my dad as an individual-they made him feel welcome, and the staff was attentive to our questions and concerns. My dad was "young" by many measures in the memory care unit, &...
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.
Carriage House at Lee's Farm is an assisted living community in Wayland, Massachusetts. Wayland is a beautiful small town with natural spaces like forests, fields and marshes around the Sudbury River.At Carriage House we strive to meet the individual needs and wants of our residents Our care...
Photo of Willows at Westborough
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My mother appreciates the library and book club, topics club, etc. The resident garden club has multiple rose and flower beds on the property and a lovely plant/flower room on the fourth floor. There is also...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Brookdale Cushing Park
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The details—while minor—are available online, but they weren’t always clear about what is included in each type of facility, such as independent living versus assisted living. At times, the columns of...
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.
Quality Care Today and TomorrowIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in comfort and quality care, prepare to savor the good life. Nestled on more than 100 acres in Framingham, Massachusetts, our community offers a wonderful quality of...
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What we like the most about the community is That it is small and feels like a community. Also, there is the availability of transportation to appointment through Valley Farm as well as the transit authority...
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.
Located in historic Ashland, our beautiful community boasts easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, I-495 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments for 84 residents; a combination of 29 studio, 29 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom...
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My sister was there for only a short period of time and within that time she was hospitalized twice and then passed. They agreed to accept her based on their assessment and supported her the best they could...
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.
Wingate Residences at Haverhill is a state of the art, private, residential community with 64 apartments, offering 24 hour supportive care for seniors interested in maintaining active lifestyles while planning for future needs. The Neighborhood also includes 20 apartments with support for memory...
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The nurses and cna's are absolutely wonderful. The facility is very clean. I do not agree with the pub where residents are allowed alcoholic beverages despite some residents being on medication that does not...
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.
Giving Tree Senior Living is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living Community located in Dracut, Massachusetts. We are established to serve older adults who still want to maintain a home-like environment as they age in place in an environment where their needs for dignity, privacy,...
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Cost of independent living in Hillsborough County, NH

The average cost of senior living in Hillsborough County is $6,591 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,216 per month.

Independent living costs in Hillsborough County, NH, vs. nearby counties

Hillsborough County, NH
$6,591/mo
$6,299/mo

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

Hillsborough County, NH
$6,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Hillsborough County, NH, vs. other senior living options

$7,466/mo
Independent Living
$6,591/mo

Independent living costs in Hillsborough County, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,437/mo
Studio
$5,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,263/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,919/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,725/mo

Senior living costs in Hillsborough County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hillsborough County, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillsborough County, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$6,591/mo$5,473/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$7,397/mo$6,448/mo$4,783/mo
Memory Care$7,466/mo$6,514/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Hillsborough County, NH:$6,591/mo
New Hampshire:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Hillsborough County, NH:$7,397/mo
New Hampshire:$6,448/mo
U.S.:$4,783/mo
Memory Care
Hillsborough County, NH:$7,466/mo
New Hampshire:$6,514/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Hillsborough County, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hillsborough County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Hillsborough County, NHNH stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Hillsborough County, NH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hillsborough County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 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
Hillsborough County, NH$4,068/mo$4,348/mo-6.4%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Hillsborough County, NH
2024 average cost:$4,068/mo
2023 average cost:$4,348/mo
Percent change:-6.4%
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 Hillsborough County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hillsborough County

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

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.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Hillsborough County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillsborough County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillsborough County, 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 Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hillsborough County, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.5%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.7%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillsborough County, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.1%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
41.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hillsborough County, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.7%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.4%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Summerhill, Briston Manor West and Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 319 independent living facilities near Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire are Atria Longmeadow Place, Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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