
Compare Independent Living around Nashua (Metro Area)
| The Hunt Community | IL AL NH | Nashua (Ward 7) | - | Yes |
85
Facility
85
NH AVG
31
Rank
#12 / 228 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
2
Rank
#7 / 136 | A+ | Gloria J Prunier |
| The Baldwin In Londonderry | IL AL HOS MC NH PC SNF | Londonderry | - | Yes |
21
Facility
21
NH AVG
31
Rank
#120 / 228 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
NH AVG
2
Rank
#5 / 136 | A+ | - |
| The Villas at Nashua | IL AL | Nashua (Ward 8) | - | No |
56
Facility
56
NH AVG
31
Rank
#48 / 228 | Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| The Huntington at Nashua | IL AL NH | Nashua (Ward 8) | 24
Facility
24
NH AVG
70
Rank
#128 / 168 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
NH AVG
31
Rank
#106 / 228 | - | 1
Facility
1
NH AVG
2
Rank
#7 / 136 | - | Lisa M Valcourt |
The Hunt Community stacks three levels of care under one roof in Nashua, New Hampshire: assisted living, independent living, and nursing care. That’s a fairly broad range for one address, and it means residents don’t necessarily need to move somewhere else if their needs shift over time. The building itself is three stories, offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, with a minimum age of 62 to move in.
Location-wise, this is about as walkable as senior housing gets in Nashua. The Walk Score is 85, very walkable, so most errands are doable on foot and a lot of the essentials sit within a short walk. St. Joseph Hospital is just over a mile out, close enough to be a real factor if medical access matters to the decision.
Deborah Riddell is CEO, and Gloria J. Prunier administers the community day to day. Fitness and recreation programming is part of the setup, along with transportation services for anything outside walking range. The Hunt Community also allows pets, so residents don’t have to choose between a move and keeping an animal companion.
What The Hunt Community offers is a multi-level care model in a genuinely walkable neighborhood, backed by named leadership and the practical stuff, transportation and fitness programming, that supports daily life rather than just filling a brochure. For someone weighing options that need to flex over time, that combination of care range and location is the core of what this facility brings to the table.
The Baldwin in Londonderry is a well-regarded life plan community in Londonderry, NH, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation. Here, older adults can find a home away from home with its warm and welcoming environment. Chef-prepared meals, bi-weekly housekeeping, and transportation services are among the community’s exceptional services dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences. Promoting a maintenance-free lifestyle, the community doubles its efforts to help residents maintain their independence with ease.
Arts and crafts, group fitness classes, and seasonal celebrations allow residents to try new things and meet new friends. A library, a wood shop, and an aquatics center are just some of the top-notch amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, and government offices, the area guarantees accessibility and convenience. This life plan community is a great choice for senior living in New Hampshire, as it has comprehensive care options that allow older adults to age gracefully.
The Villas at Nashua runs two levels of care under one roof: independent living and assisted living, in a two-story building at 105 Spit Brook Rd in Nashua, New Hampshire. That layered structure matters more than it might seem at first. It means a resident who moves in needing minimal support isn’t necessarily facing another move later if their needs change.
The neighborhood scores 56 on walkability, moderately walkable, so some errands are doable without a car, though you won’t be walking everywhere. St. Joseph Hospital sits about half a mile away, close enough to matter if medical access is part of the decision.
Private rooms are the housing setup here. Transportation services are available for residents who need to get somewhere beyond walking distance, and there’s fitness and recreation programming built into the community’s daily rhythm. Neither of those is flashy, but together they cover two of the more practical concerns families tend to have: staying active and getting around.
What The Villas at Nashua offers is a straightforward dual-level care setup in a reasonably walkable Nashua neighborhood, with transportation support and a nearby hospital rounding out the practical picture. It’s a facility built around the flexibility of care level and proximity to what residents are likely to need.
About 2.66 miles from St. Joseph Hospital, The Huntington at Nashua is a 24-bed small, newly established nursing care community on Kent Lane in Nashua’s Ward 8 neighborhood. It caters to occupants needing nursing care, assisted living, or independent living support, offering one- and two-bedroom units. Run by administrator Lisa M. Valcourt, it represents a licensed nursing home at an intimate scale, meaning residents interact closely with staff and one another in a setting markedly smaller than conventional facilities.
For families evaluating the facility’s staffing, registered nurse coverage is at 43 minutes per resident day, with licensed practical nurse hours at 50 minutes, and nurse aide hours at 1 hour 27 minutes daily. When considering fit for nursing care, such figures are worth comparing against your own expectations and local benchmarks. The smaller size means less on-site programming and fewer amenities than a larger community, a trade-off that fits families prioritizing daily staff proximity and individualized attention over expansive activity calendars. The neighborhood environment is somewhat walkable, scoring 26 on the Walk Score scale. A car or arranged transportation is then required for most errands and appointments. The pet-friendly home can matter a great deal for occupants needing their animals nearby.
At just one year old, The Huntington at Nashua is a compact, recently established option for families seeking nursing care capabilities in a small-community setting within Hillsborough County.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Nashua, NH
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 4 independent living communities in Nashua, NH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Nashua, NH?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Nashua, NH, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Nashua, NH?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.







