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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Portsmouth, NH

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The cost of independent living in New Portsmouth is about $4,912 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 135 options.

Read 1839 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Dover, Laconia and Meredith.

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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in New Portsmouth, NH

The average cost of senior living in New Portsmouth is $4,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $3,451 per month.

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

New Portsmouth, NH
$4,912/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in New Portsmouth, NH, vs. other senior living options

$9,594/mo
Independent Living
$4,912/mo

Independent living costs in New Portsmouth, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,379/mo
Studio
$4,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,323/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,881/mo

Senior living costs in New Portsmouth 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: New Portsmouth, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Portsmouth, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$4,912/mo$4,356/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$8,339/mo$7,572/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,594/mo$8,825/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
New Portsmouth, NH:$4,912/mo
New Hampshire:$4,356/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
New Portsmouth, NH:$8,339/mo
New Hampshire:$7,572/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
New Portsmouth, NH:$9,594/mo
New Hampshire:$8,825/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in New Portsmouth, NH, over time

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

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
New Portsmouth, NH$4,722/mo$4,472/mo+5.6%
New Hampshire$3,747/mo$3,922/mo-4.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
New Portsmouth, NH
2024 average cost:$4,722/mo
2023 average cost:$4,472/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$3,747/mo
2023 average cost:$3,922/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in New Portsmouth

Recent reviews for independent living in New Portsmouth

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

Meetinghouse at Riverfront in Manchester, NH

5.0
You feel like you just walked into a large family home. Clean, bright and friendly. Had lunch with a friend her while visiting and food was just like a nice restraunt. Everyone was happy and healthy. Staff new everyone name and the residents seems to like each other!

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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New Portsmouth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Portsmouth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Portsmouth, 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 New Portsmouth 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 New Portsmouth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Portsmouth, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.1%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in New Portsmouth 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 New Portsmouth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Portsmouth, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Portsmouth 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 New Portsmouth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Portsmouth, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
47.7%
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