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My father in law received great care and attention. The facility was always clean and bright. I would highly recommend the facility.
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.
Welcome to Forestview Manor. Serving area seniors since 2005, we are a campus comprised of three beautiful, residential buildings nestled on 15 wooded acres in Meredith, New Hampshire. We offer intimate, secure, loving memory care assisted living for those who are unsuccessful living at home...
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All 5's I have had experience with assisted living at memory care facilities in several states due to my mother having Alzheimer's for 10 years and I have to say this is been the best experience...
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.
A locally managed, independent non-profit communityIn 2000, Golden View opened The Inn, which has provided seniors of the Lakes Region and beyond with quality assisted living services since opening its doors. With the addition of The Terrace/Cottage in 2014, Golden View was able to offer another...
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I have been an independent resident at Taylor Community for two years. In that time my experience has been one of gratitude for the many activities available from educational trips and lectures to seeing...
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.
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I write this to those of you who, like me, feel guilty and scared at not being able to care for your loved one who is suffering from ever-developing memory loss any longer. You want him/her to be honored...
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.
Meredith Bay Colony Club overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire provides the perfect retirement and assisted living location. We are the region's newest not-for-profit retirement community having opened our state-of-the-art facility in 2009. We very quickly achieved 'Full'...
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.
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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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Cost of assisted living in Gilford, NH

The average cost of senior living in Gilford is $4,405 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Haven, NH with an average of $4,339 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gilford, NH, vs. nearby cities

Gilford, NH
$4,405/mo
$4,405/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilford, NH, vs. state and national averages

Gilford, NH
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilford, NH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,405/mo
$4,571/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilford, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,763/mo
Studio
$5,714/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,600/mo

Senior living costs in Gilford 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: Gilford, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilford, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Assisted Living$4,405/mo$6,127/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,571/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,201/mo$5,019/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gilford, NH:$4,405/mo
New Hampshire:$6,127/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gilford, NH:$4,571/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gilford, NH:$4,201/mo
New Hampshire:$5,019/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gilford, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gilford 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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Assisted living cost trends in Gilford, NH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gilford 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
Gilford, NH$7,995/mo$7,644/mo+4.6%
New Hampshire$5,823/mo$6,201/mo-6.1%
National$4,524/mo$4,541/mo-0.4%
Gilford, NH
2024 average cost:$7,995/mo
2023 average cost:$7,644/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$5,823/mo
2023 average cost:$6,201/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,524/mo
2023 average cost:$4,541/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gilford, NH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Gilford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gilford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gilford

Canterbury Hall, LLC

5.0
Canterbury Hall is a warm and wonderful care facility. My sister was in residence for the last month of her life and her family is so grateful for the excellent care given to her by the staff. Our only wish was that she had gotten there earlier and been able to experience the family atmosphere ...
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Taylor Community in Laconia, NH

5.0
I’ve lived here, in a lovely cottage, for two years and could not be happier! The caring and very supportive staff wants us all to be healthy and active at every level. There are activities in all categories, and if there is something you want that isn’t already established, the staff will help ...
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Peabody Home in Franklin, NH

4.0
I love the Peabody Home! My Mom entered as Assisted living and has seamlessly moved to more nursing care as her dementia has progressed. They take very good care of my Mom, they are genuinely caring. I would recommend rocks!this home to anyone looking for any level of care.

Gilford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Gilford assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gilford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilford assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gilford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilford, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilford assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gilford 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
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilford assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gilford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilford assisted 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 assisted living communities in Gilford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gilford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Hampshire assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gilford protect seniors.
Learn about New Hampshire assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Forestview Manor Assisted Living, Golden View Health Care Assisted Living and Taylor Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gilford, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
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