Page 2 of Best Independent Living in New Hampshire

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 49 independent living communities in NH using NH Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in NH
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Avg Walk Score: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Hampshire. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 65The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Hampshire. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the NH Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
American House Keene
IL
AL
MC
RC
Keene
144Yes 59 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Hilary Seifer
Rivermead
IL
AL
MC
Peterborough
92No 4 -1-Meghan M Cook
Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Milford
44Yes 19 -1-Robert R Memmolo
The Residence at Silver Square
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dover
95No 54 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Christopher Kelly
The Huntington at Nashua
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
Nashua
24Yes 26 -1-Lisa M Valcourt
The Baldwin In Londonderry
IL
AL
CCRC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Londonderry
-Yes
21
Facility 21
NH AVG
Rank #40 / 65
1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
NH AVG
Rank #7 / 34
A+-
Maplewood Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Westmoreland
40No 2 -1-Christine Gowen, RN
RiverWoods Manchester
IL
AL
MC
NH
Manchester (West Side)
-Yes 11 Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed1-April J Bourdon
The Village at Riverglen
IL
AL
Littleton
60No 75 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed1-Nikki Bryer
The Hunt Community
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
Nashua
-Yes 85 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Gloria J Prunier

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Overview of American House Keene

American House Keene, located in Keene, NH, is a senior living community which offers independent living accommodations and amenities, as well as assisted living services. Their independent living program provides residents with a worry free and maintenance free lifestyle through a variety of services and amenities. This includes housekeeping and laundry services, daily trash pickup, and personal transportation services.

Additionally, this pet friendly community also offers other conveniences and amenities within the apartments and the community. Their restaurant-style dining offers chef-prepared meals that satisfies both the taste buds and the body, and their full sized refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher in the apartments, ensures that if residents crave for something they personally prepare, they have the basic tools to create it.

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Rivermead

150 Rivermead Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
Overview of Rivermead

Rivermead sits on the water in Peterborough, New Hampshire, a 92-bed community built around a continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all under one roof. The neighborhood is car-dependent (Walk Score 4), so getting to errands or appointments generally means driving rather than walking out the door.

That continuum structure is the community’s defining feature: residents can shift between independent living, assisted living, and memory care as their needs change. They don’t have to pack up for a new address each time they need a different level of support. For a family trying to avoid repeated moves as a parent ages, that matters more than almost anything else on the page.

Riverfront views and walking trails run through the property, giving residents a reason to be outside beyond a scheduled activity. There’s an indoor heated pool with structured classes, so swimming isn’t limited to warm months. A calendar of cultural events rounds things out for residents who want something social or creative to look forward to.

Rivermead reads as a fit for older adults who want to settle somewhere once and stay. The continuum runs from independent living through assisted living and, if it comes to that, memory care, all in a riverfront setting built for that kind of long horizon.

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Overview of Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living

Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living is a breathtakingly beautiful and welcoming community nestled in the heart of Milford, New Hampshire. With its vibrant atmosphere and positive vibes, this extraordinary residence offers a haven for seniors seeking assisted living with memory care, as well as a life enriched with endless possibilities. Surrounded by picturesque forests and perched atop rolling hills, Ledgewood Bay provides not only a stunning backdrop but also convenient access to local retailers, healthcare services, and other amenities.
From stimulating artistic pursuits to engaging social events, there are endless opportunities for individuals to explore their creativity and forge meaningful connections. At Ledgewood Bay, a compassionate and attentive team ensures that residents receive just the right support while maintaining their independence and freedom. Assisted living apartments are thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and convenience, offering a variety of styles to suit every taste. From scheduled housekeeping and linen services to reliable transportation and an emergency response system, Ledgewood Bay attends to every detail, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their loved ones.

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Overview of The Residence at Silver Square

The Residence at Silver Square undoubtedly provides the highest care for memory care and assisted living options in Dover. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Dover.

As a proud member of the renowned LCB Senior Living Community, the lifestyle at The Residence is easy and worry-free; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of The Huntington at Nashua

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.

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Overview of The Baldwin in Londonderry

The Baldwin in Londonderry is a life plan community on Woodmont Avenue in Londonderry, New Hampshire, offering a full continuum of care under one roof. Residents can move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, along with hospice and palliative care. That range matters for couples with different care needs and for anyone who wants to settle in one place rather than relocate as needs change. The community has been operating for about seven years and is led by CEO Marlene G Rotering.

Housing comes in one and two bedroom layouts within a mid-rise building, with floor plans ranging from roughly 850 to just over 1,500 square feet. The larger end of that range is generous by senior living standards and gives room for familiar furniture, a home office, or space to host visiting family. Pets are welcome, which is often a deciding factor for people who do not want to part with a companion animal when they move.

Daily life is supported by chef-prepared meals, bi-weekly housekeeping, and transportation services, so residents can hand off the upkeep that tends to get harder over time. Amenities lean toward hands-on interests and wellness, including a library, a wood shop, and an aquatics center. Programming includes arts and crafts, group fitness classes, and seasonal celebrations, which give newer residents natural ways to meet neighbors. Fitness and recreation options round out the week for those who want structure in their days.

The setting sits about 2.2 miles from the center of Londonderry, with shops, restaurants, and government offices in the surrounding area. Parkland Medical Center is roughly a mile and a half away, a practical detail for anyone managing an ongoing medical condition or planning for a rehabilitation stay. With a walk score of 21, this is a car-oriented area, so residents and visiting family will generally drive to errands and appointments, and the community’s transportation services help fill that gap. Families weighing the location may want to see how the transportation schedule lines up with the appointments and outings that matter most to them.

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Overview of Maplewood Assisted Living

Maplewood Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Westmoreland, NH. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

With 40 beds, Maplewood Assisted Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Raised community gardens give residents an outdoor place to garden, while the full hair salon and nail salon provide on-site grooming services. Rn Christine Gowen serves as the administrator, and the community has a spiritual sanctuary for religious services.

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Overview of RiverWoods Manchester

RiverWoods Manchester is a retirement living community that offers a wide range of services and amenities to its residents. The community is located on 29 wooded acres, just 10 minutes from downtown Manchester and 20 minutes from Concord, New Hampshire. Residents benefit from services such as housekeeping, inside and outside maintenance, complimentary scheduled transportation, a flexible meal points program, fitness classes, art classes, and access to a woodshop, trails, and gardens. RiverWoods Manchester is a Life Plan Community, offering the security of guaranteed access to high-quality healthcare should residents need it in the future.

The community offers a variety of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Enhanced Assisted Living (Nursing). Independent Living allows residents to live a full life with active, interesting new friends, while Assisted Living provides extra help with daily living activities to preserve residents’ highest level of independence. Memory Support offers experienced caregivers who work individually with residents, providing the highest level of privacy and dignity, and Enhanced Assisted Living (Nursing) provides experienced, comprehensive care to residents who benefit from enhanced care and attention in a private room. RiverWoods Manchester is a vibrant and active community that allows residents to worry less, explore more, and enjoy their friends.

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Overview of The Village at Riverglen

The Village at Riverglen is an outstanding senior living community in Littleton, NH, that offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care. The community also features beautifully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments in a lively atmosphere, fostering comfort and familiarity. Restaurant-style dining, personal care assistance, and 24-hour care are also offered for residents’ wellness. Through personalized care, the community ensures residents receive the right assistance for their needs.

With a full calendar of activities and exercise programs, residents have more opportunities to find new hobbies and remain active. Solariums are available on each floor, as well as a beauty salon, perfect for residents to spend their free time. This retirement community is a trusted choice for older adults who are looking to age without worries in New Hampshire.

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Overview of The Hunt Community

The Hunt Community brings three levels of care together at a single address in Nashua, New Hampshire, offering assisted living, independent living, and nursing care. For families thinking several years ahead, that range matters: a resident whose needs change over time can often stay in a familiar place with familiar faces rather than starting over somewhere new. The community is set in a three story building with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments, and residency begins at age 62.

Location is one of this community’s stronger points. With a Walk Score of 85, the surrounding neighborhood is very walkable, meaning most errands can be handled on foot and many everyday essentials sit within a short walk. The building is roughly 1.3 miles from downtown Nashua, and St. Joseph Hospital is about a mile away, which is worth weighing for anyone who expects regular medical appointments or values quick access to a hospital.

Day to day operations are led by administrator Gloria J. Prunier, with Deborah Riddell serving as chief executive officer. Fitness and recreation programming is part of the community’s regular offering, and transportation services cover trips that fall outside walking distance. Pets are welcome, so a resident moving in does not have to part with an animal companion, something that carries real weight for many people making this transition.

Apartments span a wide range of sizes, from compact studios to two bedroom layouts of nearly 1,400 square feet, giving couples and residents with more belongings room to settle in comfortably. Taken together, the combination of a walkable Nashua setting, a continuum of care under one roof, and named on site leadership makes The Hunt Community a practical option for someone who wants their housing to accommodate changing needs without another move.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 New Hampshire

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 49 independent living communities in New Hampshire. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in New Hampshire?

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 New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire?

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.