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Mom felt comfortable from the first moment. Both residents and staff were very welcoming. I would definitely recommend Riverglen to anyone looking for a caring elderly community.
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.
A unique setting on the banks of the Ammonoosuc River with immediate access to Littleton's vibrant Main Street, named one of the Nation's 'Ten Best'. Fifty resident apartments, each with kitchenette and private bath.Three delicious and balanced meals prepared by expert chefs served from a menu in...
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I am speaking for my parents, to be clear. I'm not a resident. I visit often. The staff are hard working, friendly, and made us feel at home right away. The apartment sizes are very nice, they are large,...
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.
Built on our commitment to excellence, Summit by Morrison is a first-of-its-kind senior living community in the heart of northern New Hampshire. Located on a sloping hillside with sweeping views of Dalton Mountain, Summit by Morrison is a community that provides a full continuum of care all on...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Beattie House is a senior housing complex located in the charming town of Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Beattie House is the perfect choice for those looking for a secure and affordable new home. Littleton is an active little town with friendly residents and lots of things to do....
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Benton, NH

The average cost of senior living in Benton is $4,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Piermont, NH with an average of $3,496 per month.

Independent living costs in Benton, NH, vs. nearby cities

Benton, NH
$4,163/mo
$4,514/mo
$4,685/mo

Independent living costs in Benton, NH, vs. state and national averages

Benton, NH
$4,163/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Benton, NH, vs. other senior living options

$5,069/mo
Independent Living
$4,163/mo

Independent living costs in Benton, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,916/mo
Studio
$4,824/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,221/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,383/mo

Senior living costs in Benton 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: Benton, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenton, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$4,163/mo$5,019/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,043/mo$6,127/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,069/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Benton, NH:$4,163/mo
New Hampshire:$5,019/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Benton, NH:$5,043/mo
New Hampshire:$6,127/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Benton, NH:$5,069/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Benton

Recent reviews for independent living in Benton

Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH

4.9
Our overall experience has been great. No question that we made the right choice for us. The cleanliness, friendliness, quality of care and staff have been great. The food is a 5 plus. Dining is restaurant style: you order from a menu and the food that you select is prepared for you. No ...
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Riverglen House in Littleton, NH

4.9
Village at Riverglen is fantastic! We are extremely happy with our choice for care for my husband. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Benton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton, 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 Benton 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 Benton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton, NHNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton 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 Benton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton 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 Benton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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