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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Derry, NH
If you’re looking for independent living in the Derry area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Derry. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Derry, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Nashua Gummed and Coated Paper Company Historic District and Nashua Gummed and Coated Paper Company Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Nashua, Nashua and Exeter.
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9.4
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Holiday Birch Heights is an excellent place. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on our experience so far. My Mom seems content. She also made new friends.
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.
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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9.2
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52 reviews
Everyone is amazing, patient and caring. That he is comfortable and able to remain there without another transition. What stuck out about this facility initially was the full nursing and medical staffing...
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.
Surrounded by natural woodlands, Greystone Farm at Salem evokes the serenity of a bygone era. In the country kitchen sits a beautifully restored antique loom, brought here by its original owner, fully restored and now a reminder of a simpler time. Thoughtfully designed apartments and amenities...
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35 reviews
Mom and Dad were hesitant to move from Florida- until the walked into Salem Residence. Mom immediately lit up and declared she could see herself living here. They moved in within the month. Everybody has...
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 Residence at Salem Woods is proudly operated by LCB Senior Living. Since 1994, we have pioneered modern senior living communities throughout the Northeast, specializing in Independent (Retirement) Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Together, we serve the diverse needs of our residents...
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16 reviews
The staff is excellent, and the facility is well maintained. Windham has the feeling of a country inn rather than a big commercial assisted living facility. The grounds are very nice with plenty of outdoor...
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.
Located in the heart of Windham village, but hidden from the hustle and bustle, you will find Windham Terrace. We provide a full complement of services and amenities. Residents can enjoy enriching social, cultural and educational activities. Windham Terrace is close to...
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8.2
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33 reviews
Caring and compassionate staff. Attentive to detail, good family interaction. Very homey atmosphere. Staff attentive to detail. Facility is currently short staffed as are most today but they do well.
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.
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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, 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.
Assisted Living at Beaver Lake Lodge is a New Facility located on 7 acres overlooking Beaver Lake. Spacious Private Rooms and built with all the latest Life Safety amenities, it is rated as one of The Nicest Small Bed Facilities in New England. Owned and operated by Karen4Elders, LLC, Karen and...
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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
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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.
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...
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32 reviews
We're happy with this place overall. They have activities/bingo and exercise class regularly. They also have occasional entertainment (less with Covid). Trips to shopping and some attractions. Staff is very...
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.
Opened in 2008 and located in one of the most charming communities in the State of New Hampshire, Bentley Senior Living is a state of the art community that offers a full compliment of amenities and supportive services designed to maximize independence and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. ...
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So far everything is working very well for my brother here at this community. He is doing very well here. They do a good with keeping the community well maintained. The property manger has been great to work...
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.
55+ Community - Located minutes off 293 in Merrimack, NH, Merrimack Meadows features beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom townhomes. This community offers an independent lifestyle designed to be affordable to seniors who want to live and enjoy life on a prestigious 14 acres of land.
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I am so pleased with the care that my mom receives. The rehab department is exceptional and the food is delicious! Every staff member that I have interacted with would highly recommend this center for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Derry, NH
The average cost of senior living in Derry is $5,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,201 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Derry, NH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Derry, NH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Derry
Recent reviews for independent living in Derry
Partridge House in Hampton, NH
5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well.
My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.
Heatherwood in Tewksbury, MA
4.8
The welcome committee as well as the management make sure to get to know each new resident, and checks on his/her well-being regularly. All the staff are super-friendly and tries hard to accommodate each person's needs. New kinds of activities would be nice for those who don't want to attend ...
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Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA
5.0
The staff is very responsive. Housekeeping is great. Whenever we go there, everything is neat and clean. The facility is on top of things and communicates well with the family. They were very helpful during the move in process and also when we changed rooms a few months ago. The meals have been ...
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Derry independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derry independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derry, 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 Derry 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 Derry partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derry, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Derry 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 Derry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derry, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derry 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 Derry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Place, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Derry, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Derry, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Derry, New Hampshire are Summer Place, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Residence at Freeman Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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