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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Hampshire is $4,190, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Ossipee Lake Shores area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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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, 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, 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.
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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.
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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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: 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, 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...
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: 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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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: 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
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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.
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....

Cost of independent living in Ossipee Lake Shores, NH

The average cost of senior living in New Hampshire is $4,190 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in New Hampshire vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeNew HampshireU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,190/mo$3,520/mo19.0% above national median
Assisted Living$7,347/mo$5,830/mo26.0% above national median
Memory Care$8,947/mo$6,999/mo27.8% above national median
Independent Living
New Hampshire:$4,190/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:19.0% above national median
Assisted Living
New Hampshire:$7,347/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:26.0% above national median
Memory Care
New Hampshire:$8,947/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:27.8% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Ossipee Lake Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Ossipee Lake Shores

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. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at various communities, such as The Grande at South Portland, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and Pleasant View Retirement. Residents and families consistently mention the warm smiles and att ...
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Variety of activities for social engagement. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities provided at communities like Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Pleasant View Retirement, and Sable Lodge Retirement Community. Activities include card games, exercise classes, movies, and offsite trips to museums, restaurants, and con ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Residents and families frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including the private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces such as gardens and walking trails. Examples include Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Holiday Woods at Canco, and Summit by Morrison.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Summit by Morrison, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and Holiday Woods at Canco offer restaurant-style dining, allowing residents to select their meals from a me ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Families value clear and respectful communication from staff to keep them informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. Examples include Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, where staff members regularly update families about activities and ...
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Personalized accommodations. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of communities, allowing residents to customize their living spaces or receive assistance with daily tasks. For instance, at Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, staff members work with residents to choose their preferred furniture and decorations. ...
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Ossipee Lake Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ossipee Lake Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ossipee Lake Shores, 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 Ossipee Lake Shores 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 Ossipee Lake Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ossipee Lake Shores, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ossipee Lake Shores 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 Ossipee Lake Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ossipee Lake Shores, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ossipee Lake Shores 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 Ossipee Lake Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ossipee Lake Shores, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
47.5%
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