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The cost of independent living in Long Sands is about $5,406 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 108 options. Read 949 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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.
Notre dame apartments are a senior housing community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Berlin, Coos County, NH. The ambient surroundings of our community, overlooking a breath taking landscape is set to give our residents, a beautiful place to call home. We take pride in offering excellent...
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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony Homes...
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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.
Beattie House is a senior housing complex located in the charming town of Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Beattie House is the perfect choice for those looking for a secure and affordable new home. Littleton is an active little town with friendly residents and lots of things to do....
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Long Sands, NH

The average cost of senior living in Long Sands is $5,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berlin, NH with an average of $4,100 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Long Sands, NH vs. nearby cities

Long Sands, NH
$5,406/mo
$4,257/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Long Sands, NH vs. the state and national average

Long Sands, NH
$5,406/mo
U.S. national average
$4,053/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Long Sands vs. other types of senior living

$6,546/mo
Independent Living
$5,406/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Long Sands, NH by room type

Semi-Private
$6,263/mo
Studio
$6,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,009/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,061/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Long Sands over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Long Sands

Recent reviews for independent living in Long Sands

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Enclave of Scarborough

4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Residents and families consistently mention the warm and caring nature of the staff in various communities, such as Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Pleasant View Retirement, and Sable Lodge Retirement Community. They go above and beyond to help new residents feel at home and ens ...
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High-quality and varied meals. Reviews from Summit by Morrison, Holiday Woods at Canco, and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown highlight the excellent food offerings and accommodations for dietary restrictions in their respective communities. Chefs prepare meals from menus and cater to individual preferences.
Engaging activities and social events. Activities and social events are a key feature at many communities, as mentioned in reviews for Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Pleasant View Retirement, and Brookdale Spruce Wood. Residents enjoy a wide range of offerings, including card games, exercise classes, movies, and outings.
Modern and clean living spaces. Several reviews, such as those from Pleasant View Retirement, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and Holiday Woods at Canco, praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their respective communities' living spaces, including apartments and common areas.
Attentive and responsive care. Reviews from Holiday Woods at Canco, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and The Grande at South Portland highlight the attentiveness and responsiveness of staff at their communities to residents' care needs. Communication between families and staff is also a priority.
Access to on-site amenities. Communities like Pleasant View Retirement and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living provide residents with convenient access to on-site amenities, including gyms, libraries, and pools, to promote an active and engaged lifestyle.
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Long Sands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Long Sands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Long Sands, 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 Long Sands 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 Long Sands 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
11.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Long Sands 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 Long Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
43%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Long Sands 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 Long Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.2%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Long Sands, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.

There are 108 independent living facilities near Long Sands, New Hampshire. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Long Sands, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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