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The cost of independent living in Swanzey is about $5,628 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 139 options. Read 1341 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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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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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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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, 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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What a nice place. Everyone is so friendly and knows my Mom by name. There are lots of activities and the food is great! We are so lucky to have found this place!
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.
The Village at Cedar Hill is an assisted living community in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont. Windsor sits next to the Connecticut River and is home to part of Mount Ascutney. There are rivers, lakes, and mountains to explore and enjoy in Windsor. Residents of The Village at Cedar Hill and...
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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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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
The Villas are one level homes that define independent living in your terms. Each graciously appointed private Villa offers more than 1,00 square feet of planned living space, surrounded by lushly landscaped walled gardens and patios. The amenities include: Breathtaking living room, with gas...
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.
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
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: 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.
Hunt Community is a Life Plan Community for active, healthy people aged 62 and better, located on 16 neatly landscaped acres near downtown Nashua. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment, the charming campus features many newly renovated floor plans to suit varying lifestyles. With a...
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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, 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 Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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.

Cost of independent living in Swanzey, NH

The average cost of senior living in Swanzey is $5,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claremont, NH with an average of $4,785 per month.

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

Swanzey, NH
$5,628/mo
$5,504/mo
$4,785/mo

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

Swanzey, NH
$5,628/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$6,898/mo
Independent Living
$5,628/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,117/mo
Studio
$6,943/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,263/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,082/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,253/mo

Senior living costs in Swanzey 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: Swanzey, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwanzey, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,628/mo$5,364/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$6,812/mo$6,329/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$6,898/mo$6,407/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Swanzey, NH:$5,628/mo
New Hampshire:$5,364/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Swanzey, NH:$6,812/mo
New Hampshire:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Swanzey, NH:$6,898/mo
New Hampshire:$6,407/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Swanzey, NH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swanzey 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
Swanzey, 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%
Swanzey, 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 Swanzey

Recent reviews for independent living in Swanzey

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

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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American House Keene

4.9
My father lived in American House, Keene for eight years; six of them alone after my mother died. American House was absolutely the best place for him. He had company, care, and companionship. The staff were terrific. I never had to worry about him because I knew caring eyes were on him every ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews praise the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, such as Holiday Birch Heights and Meetinghouse at Riverfront. Residents and their families appreciate the kindness and attentiveness of the caregivers, creating a positive and inviting atmosphere.
Variety of activities for social engagement. Several communities, like Keystone Commons and Pleasant View Retirement, offer a range of social activities for residents, including arts and crafts, live music performances, and group outings to local attractions. These opportunities encourage residents to stay active and engaged with their ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep at communities like Holiday Birch Heights, Day Brook Village Senior Living, and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in keeping both private apartments and common areas spotless ...
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Healthy and delicious meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as mentioned in reviews for Sweetwood of Williamstown, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, and Holiday Birch Heights. Communities prioritize quality and individual dietary needs, ensuring a positive dinin ...
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Access to transportation and outings. Communities like Keystone Commons, Briston Manor West, and Holiday Birch Heights provide transportation and organized outings for residents, allowing them to maintain independence and explore their interests beyond the community grounds.
Support for family involvement and communication. Families play an essential role in their loved ones' lives and are encouraged to be involved in their care. Communities like Holiday Birch Heights, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, and Goddard House prioritize open communication and foster close relationships between families and staff to ...
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Swanzey independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swanzey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swanzey, 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 Swanzey 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 Swanzey 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
27.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swanzey 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 Swanzey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swanzey 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 Swanzey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.5%
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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swanzey, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 139 independent living facilities near Swanzey, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Swanzey, New Hampshire are Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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