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The cost of independent living in Jaffrey Center is about $5,924 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 214 options. Read 2778 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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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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.
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.
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Mom is really happy here! I've heard her remark to friends that it is the "best move she ever made". This is a very nice looking place, it's always clean and well kept looking, and the staff are all very...
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.
White Rock Senior CommunityWhite Rock Senior Community is a senior housing community for residents 55 and over, located in beautiful Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The community is situated on 20 acres, overlooking the mountains. New Hampshire is a lovely place to live. Residents of Bow...
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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: 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.
Meeting House CommonsMeeting House Commons is an independent living community located in the scenic and safe community of Pembroke, New Hampshire. Nestled between the state capital of Concord and the city of Manchester, year-round activities abound for our residents. A part of Merrimack County,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In 1988,Woodcrest House was opened by the Brenner family as a 12 room assisted living residence. Originally built in 1820, the building is listed on the National Registrar of Historic Landmarks. Sparked by a personal need for an elderly family member, the Brenner’s sole mission was to offer...
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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, 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.
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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Jaffrey Center, NH

The average cost of senior living in Jaffrey Center is $5,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, NH with an average of $4,557 per month.

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

Jaffrey Center, NH
$5,924/mo
$5,506/mo
$6,102/mo

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

Jaffrey Center, NH
$5,924/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$7,120/mo
Independent Living
$5,924/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,357/mo
Studio
$6,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,690/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,455/mo

Senior living costs in Jaffrey Center 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: Jaffrey Center, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJaffrey Center, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,924/mo$5,360/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$7,019/mo$6,317/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$7,120/mo$6,394/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Jaffrey Center, NH:$5,924/mo
New Hampshire:$5,360/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Jaffrey Center, NH:$7,019/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Jaffrey Center, NH:$7,120/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Jaffrey Center, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jaffrey Center 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
Jaffrey Center, NH$4,171/mo$4,374/mo-4.6%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Jaffrey Center, NH
2024 average cost:$4,171/mo
2023 average cost:$4,374/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$4,348/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Jaffrey Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Jaffrey Center

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

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Multiple reviews from The Highlands, Pleasant View Retirement, Keystone Commons, and The Residence at Orchard Grove praise the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at their respective communities. Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term relationships they' ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities such as Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Keystone Commons, and Atria Marland Place offer an impressive range of activities that cater to various interests. Residents enjoy game nights, craft classes, outdoor excursions, and group outings.
Delicious meals and attentive dining experiences. Reviews from Pleasant View Retirement, Fairview Estates, and Goddard House mention the excellent food quality and exceptional dining experiences at their communities. Staff members accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to meals each da ...
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Beautifully maintained grounds and interiors. Communities including Holiday Birch Heights, The Highlands, and Meetinghouse at Riverfront frequently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of both the private rooms and outdoor spaces. New renovations and modern amenities add to the overall appeal.
Consistent and open communication with families. Families of residents at Summer Place, The Highlands, and Heatherwood appreciate the consistent, detailed communication from their communities' staff members. Regular meetings and updates help ensure care needs are being met and concerns are addressed.
Comfortable and inviting community atmosphere. Reviews for Pleasant View Retirement, Kennedy Meadows Gracious Retirement Living, and The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community often mention the warm, welcoming atmosphere of their communities. Residents easily make new friends and feel a strong sense of belonging.
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Jaffrey Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jaffrey Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jaffrey Center, 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 Jaffrey Center 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 Jaffrey Center 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
29.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jaffrey Center 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 Jaffrey Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jaffrey Center 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 Jaffrey Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
46.4%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jaffrey Center, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 214 independent living facilities near Jaffrey Center, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Jaffrey Center, New Hampshire are Atria Longmeadow Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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