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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Derry, NH

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Photo of Holiday Birch Heights
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9.5
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The staff had been going above and beyond working multiple jobs. Always courteous and smiling. Even through the staffing shortage and other events in the building. Please put the activities on the back of...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Lively, friendly independent senior living community in Derry, NH.Enjoy the pleasures of independent senior living in a welcoming retirement community with small-town charm at Holiday Birch Heights. Meet people, attend events, pursue your hobbies, set goals for your retirement, and join friends...
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33 Floor plans available
9.7
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43 reviews
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My mother was only there for just over 2 months before she passed away so I didn't have a large amount of experience with AAAL, but we were very happy she was there. All the staff were wonderful from the...
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.
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Photo of Windham Terrace
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9.3
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19 reviews
9.3
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19 reviews
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They have lots of activities. Mother is in a wheelchair and is still able to enjoy activities, out to concerts, ice cream, lunch, shopping,trips to local parks, and museums off the premises as well as...
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.
Located in the heart of Windham village, but hidden from the hustle and bustle, you will find Windham Terrace.  We provide a full complement of services and amenities.  Residents can enjoy enriching social, cultural and educational activities.  Windham Terrace is close to...
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9.0
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36 reviews
9.0
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36 reviews
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Only downside is rates increase yearly, but we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
The Residence at Salem Woods is proudly operated by LCB Senior Living. Since 1994, we have pioneered modern senior living communities throughout the Northeast, specializing in Independent (Retirement) Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Together, we serve the diverse needs of our residents...
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Photo of Greystone Farm at Salem
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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54 reviews
8.9
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54 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The staff, especially the memory care unit staff, treats the residents with a great deal of kindness, compassion, and patience. It's comforting to know that my mother is in such good hands.
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.
Surrounded by natural woodlands, Greystone Farm at Salem evokes the serenity of a bygone era. In the country kitchen sits a beautifully restored antique loom, brought here by its original owner, fully restored and now a reminder of a simpler time. Thoughtfully designed apartments and amenities...
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I have only been in the facility twice since we have moved my mom in here. She has been taken care of well and we are really pleased with our experience so far. With covid we cannot visit, but they have been...
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.
Assisted Living at Beaver Lake Lodge is a New Facility located on 7 acres overlooking Beaver Lake. Spacious Private Rooms and built with all the latest Life Safety amenities, it is rated as one of The Nicest Small Bed Facilities in New England. Owned and operated by Karen4Elders, LLC, Karen and...
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I would like to thank the people at the Warde assisted living facility for providing my father with a home away from home while my family members who provide for his care were away. For the brief stay that...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Warde Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Windham, NH. It is close to shopping centers, community social facilities and has health care center within the facility, allowing residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting. Residents receive three meals a...
Photo of Bentley Commons at Bedford
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33 Floor plans available
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We're happy with this place overall. They have activities/bingo and exercise class regularly. They also have occasional entertainment (less with Covid). Trips to shopping and some attractions. Staff is very...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Opened in 2008 and located in one of the most charming communities in the State of New Hampshire, Bentley Senior Living is a state of the art community that offers a full compliment of amenities and supportive services designed to maximize independence and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. ...
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So far everything is working very well for my brother here at this community. He is doing very well here. They do a good with keeping the community well maintained. The property manger has been great to work...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
55+ Community - Located minutes off 293 in Merrimack, NH, Merrimack Meadows features beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom townhomes. This community offers an independent lifestyle designed to be affordable to seniors who want to live and enjoy life on a prestigious 14 acres of land.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 am so pleased with the care that my mom receives. The rehab department is exceptional and the food is delicious! Every staff member that I have interacted with would highly recommend this center for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Derry, NH

The average cost of senior living in Derry is $5,523 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,201 per month.

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

Derry, NH
$5,523/mo
$5,902/mo

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

Derry, NH
$5,523/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,821/mo
Independent Living
$5,523/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,862/mo
Studio
$8,134/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,257/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,400/mo

Senior living costs in Derry 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: Derry, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDerry, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,523/mo$5,019/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,794/mo$6,127/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,821/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Derry, NH:$5,523/mo
New Hampshire:$5,019/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Derry, NH:$6,794/mo
New Hampshire:$6,127/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Derry, NH:$6,821/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Derry, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Derry 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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Independent living cost trends in Derry, NH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Derry 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
Derry, NH$4,536/mo$4,599/mo-1.4%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Derry, NH
2024 average cost:$4,536/mo
2023 average cost:$4,599/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$4,348/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Derry

Recent reviews for independent living in Derry

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

5.0
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.

Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
We could not have picked a more perfect spot for Mum. Her dementia was worsening, and she could not be left alone. The nurses & staff are the sweetest, most compassionate people and helped her settle in. It’s been 2.5 yrs now and she requires much more help, which she receives with humor, love ...
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Derry independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derry independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derry, 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 Derry 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 Derry partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derry, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Derry 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 Derry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derry, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derry 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 Derry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Derry, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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