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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Sandown, NH

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The cost of independent living in Sandown is about $5,893 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 153 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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Photo of Holiday Birch Heights
1515 Photos available
3030 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
122 reviews
9.5
Review score
122 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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The staff had been going above and beyond working multiple jobs. Always courteous and smiling. Even through the staffing shortage and other events in the building. Please put the activities on the back of...
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.
Lively, friendly independent senior living community in Derry, NH.Enjoy the pleasures of independent senior living in a welcoming retirement community with small-town charm at Holiday Birch Heights. Meet people, attend events, pursue your hobbies, set goals for your retirement, and join friends...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Kingston
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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14 reviews
9.2
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
0%
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There has been a couple incidents with the dining room staff. However, what we like about the community is the nurses, activities and management. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have...
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.
All American Assisted Living at Kingston is a residential community for seniors who are looking for social interaction, personal care services, and leisure pursuits.A subsidiary of Kaplan Development Group, a leader in the field of assisted and independent living, All American offers our...
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Photo of Assisted Living at Beaver Lake Lodge
1111 Photos available
5 star
70%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
10%
1 star
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I have only been in the facility twice since we have moved my mom in here. She has been taken care of well and we are really pleased with our experience so far. With covid we cannot visit, but they have been...
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.
Beaver Lake Lodge offers exceptional, personalized assisted living care in a peaceful, home-like setting overlooking the beautiful waters of Beaver Lake in Derry, New Hampshire. As part of the As Life Goes On family of small-home communities, we provide seniors with a warm, welcoming environment...
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Photo of Warde Assisted Living
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5 star
57%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
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1 star
29%
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I would like to thank the people at the Warde assisted living facility for providing my father with a home away from home while my family members who provide for his care were away. For the brief stay that...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Warde Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Windham, NH. It is close to shopping centers, community social facilities and has health care center within the facility, allowing residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting. Residents receive three meals a...
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Sandown, NH

The average cost of senior living in Sandown is $5,893 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,303 per month.

Independent living costs in Sandown, NH, vs. nearby cities

Sandown, NH
$5,893/mo
$6,102/mo

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

Sandown, NH
$5,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Sandown, NH, vs. other senior living options

$6,935/mo
Independent Living
$5,893/mo

Independent living costs in Sandown, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,075/mo
Studio
$5,976/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,548/mo

Senior living costs in Sandown 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: Sandown, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandown, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,893/mo$5,351/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$6,909/mo$6,317/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,935/mo$6,394/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Sandown, NH:$5,893/mo
New Hampshire:$5,351/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Sandown, NH:$6,909/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Sandown, NH:$6,935/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Sandown, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sandown 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
Sandown, NH$4,536/mo$4,599/mo-1.4%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sandown, NH
2024 average cost:$4,536/mo
2023 average cost:$4,599/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
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 Sandown

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandown

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

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

5.0
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.

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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Sandown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandown, 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 Sandown 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 Sandown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandown, NHNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandown 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 Sandown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandown, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandown 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 Sandown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandown, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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