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Best Independent Living in Rochester, NH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 independent living communities in Rochester, 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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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Rochester, NH our team has analyzed — not a count of every independent living provider in Rochester, NH.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Rochester:
Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Colonial Hill Center
IL
Rochester
-Yes
42
Facility 42
NH AVG 33
Rank #16 / 44
Maple St. Complex
IL
Somersworth
-No
29
Facility 29
NH AVG 33
Rank #20 / 44
DPL Retirement Advisors
IL
AL
Dover
-No
6
Facility 6
NH AVG 33
Rank #37 / 44

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other NH independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Rochester. See how we rank facilities

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Colonial Hill Center

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Overview of Colonial Hill Center

Colonial Hill Center offers independent living in Johnson City, Tennessee. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The center opened in 1993.

One-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments can suit a single resident or a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive will need access to a vehicle or arranged transportation.

Phone: (603) 335-3955

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Maple St. Complex

191 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH 03878
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Overview of Maple St. Complex

Maple St. Complex is an independent living community in Somersworth, NH. Residents have private living with community services and do not need daily care.

Phone: (470) 778-3017

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DPL Retirement Advisors

14 Ironwood Dr, Dover, NH 03820
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DPL Retirement Advisors
Overview of Dpl Retirement Advisors

Dpl Retirement Advisors is a distinguished assisted living community in the heart of Dover, New Hampshire. With a focus on Independent Living and Retirement Home options, Dpl Retirement Advisors caters to seniors seeking a comfortable and enriching lifestyle. Its prime location offers proximity to various local conveniences, including houses of worship, retail stores, and healthcare facilities.

Situated near Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, the community ensures easy access to medical services. Additionally, numerous pharmacies are within a mile of the community, providing residents’ healthcare needs are well cared for. For spiritual nourishment, a wealth of churches are situated within a four-mile radius. Dpl Retirement Advisors strives to provide an inviting and fulfilling environment that supports residents in their retirement years.

Phone: (603) 343-4388

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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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Data source New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Rochester, 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 3 independent living communities in Rochester, NH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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.

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Independent Living in Rochester at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 26/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Rochester, NH. 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: —The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rochester, NH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90