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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
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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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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: 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.
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
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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.
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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, 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: 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: 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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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: 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, 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: 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: 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.
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The staff at The Golden Crest are very friendly, ready to help and are available to answer your questions. They keep the community well maintained. Mom thinks the food is good most of the time. She enjoys...
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.
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 Golden Crest The Golden Crest Senior Wellness Resort is a comfortable assisted living community located in beautiful rural Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Our resort-style community provides an enriching and activity-filled environment overlooking farmland with spectacular views of...

Cost of independent living in Mac Dowell Colony, NH

The average cost of senior living in Mac Dowell Colony is $5,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, NH with an average of $4,557 per month.

Independent living costs in Mac Dowell Colony, NH, vs. nearby cities

Mac Dowell Colony, NH
$5,994/mo
$5,506/mo
$6,102/mo

Independent living costs in Mac Dowell Colony, NH, vs. state and national averages

Mac Dowell Colony, NH
$5,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Mac Dowell Colony, NH, vs. other senior living options

$7,059/mo
Independent Living
$5,994/mo

Independent living costs in Mac Dowell Colony, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,387/mo
Studio
$6,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,319/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,760/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,455/mo

Senior living costs in Mac Dowell Colony 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: Mac Dowell Colony, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMac Dowell Colony, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,994/mo$5,351/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$6,966/mo$6,317/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,059/mo$6,394/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Mac Dowell Colony, NH:$5,994/mo
New Hampshire:$5,351/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Mac Dowell Colony, NH:$6,966/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Mac Dowell Colony, NH:$7,059/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Mac Dowell Colony, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mac Dowell Colony 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
Mac Dowell Colony, 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%
Mac Dowell Colony, 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 Mac Dowell Colony

Recent reviews for independent living in Mac Dowell Colony

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. Residents and families consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as The Highlands, where staff members are described as 'friendly and helpful', and at Pleasant View Retirement, where they are 'very responsive to questions'. Staff members are ...
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Varied activities for socializing. Reviews frequently highlight the wide range of activities available to residents, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. At Holiday Birch Heights, for example, residents 'can't wait to show [me] the monthly calendar as soon as it comes out', and at Meetinghouse a ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are mentioned as major factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Kennedy Meadows Gracious Retirement Living, the 'facility is beautiful' and 'very well kept', with some commenting specifically on the 'pristine bathrooms' ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At the Kennedy Meadows Gracious Retirement Living, for example, the 'communication with the family is excellent', and at Pleasant View Retirement, ...
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Individualized care and attention. Residents and families frequently note the personalized care and attention provided by staff members. At Holiday Birch Heights, for example, 'staff members'really listen to problems that may arise', and at The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community, a resident's 'mother-in-law is very conte ...
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Affordable pricing and value for money. While not a consistent theme across all reviews, some families express satisfaction with the affordability of their chosen community, noting that they feel they are getting good value for their money. At The Highlands, for instance, the 'cost is reasonable', and at The Woods at Merrimack Reti ...
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Mac Dowell Colony independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mac Dowell Colony independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mac Dowell Colony, 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 Mac Dowell Colony 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 Mac Dowell Colony 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
28.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mac Dowell Colony 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 Mac Dowell Colony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mac Dowell Colony, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mac Dowell Colony 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 Mac Dowell Colony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Spring Village at Summerhill, Atria Longmeadow Place and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mac Dowell Colony, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 217 independent living facilities near Mac Dowell Colony, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mac Dowell Colony, 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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