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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Londonderry
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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 Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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My Mom (92 years old with long term dementia, wheelchair) has spent the past year in "The Harbor", the secure Memory Care Unit at Nashua Crossings. It has been the best experience for both of us! Mom is...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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I chose them because it was, closer to daughter. Cost, location. Like any new place it has it‘s good and not so good. Close to many stores and great food. Important is doctors and hospitals are almost next...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Photo of Benchmark at Bedford Falls
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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The meals and dining overall is a 4, but sometimes it can be a 3. The staff is very kind and helpful. The food is not always good. Yes, we would recommend the Benchmark at Bedford community to other families
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.
Bedford Falls is a welcoming assisted living community located in Bedford, New Hampshire of Hillsborough County. Our beautifully landscaped community allows residents to feel right at home while enjoying the cozy gazebo or relaxing on the patio with fellow residents and friends. Home of the...
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Loved most of the staff, location, facilities. Improvement: nurses seemed to change frequently, requiring each of them to get to know my Dad and resulting in some guidance having to get reiterated several...
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.
Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care is nestled in a quaint planned community in beautiful Milford, New Hampshire. This picturesque hilltop, with fantastic views of the White Mountains, community is close to Route 3, 101 and 101A and centrally located near numerous...
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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Carlyle admitted my mother for respite care on a weekend. Everyone we interacted with was kind and compassionate during this stressful period. This respite experience ended up being more like a therapeutic...
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.
Carlyle Place, one of four centers under The Courville Communities umbrella is a single-level, state of New Hampshire licensed Assisted Living Center. Located at the 293/101 W interchange in Bedford, NH, Carlyle Place is easily accessible from the major highways. Tucked away in Bedford, NH, we...
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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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Today is my one year anniversary of living here and I am beyond happy with everything. The building itself is well kept, clean and ultra safe. The apartments are spacious. The staff is helpful and friendly....
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.
Coliseum Seniors II is a popular senior apartment community for seniors in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Nashua is the second largest city in New Hampshire and offers a plethora of activities to entertain you and your guests. Filled with historic architecture, this city is close to...
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Photo of Rose Haven At Merrimack
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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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.
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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.
Linsey Landing, located in the historic town of Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, offers a tranquil small town feeling in a picturesque New England setting. Our independent senior housing apartments feature views from every window, air conditioning and modern kitchens loaded with...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Hunt Community is a Life Plan Community for active, healthy people aged 62 and better, located on 16 neatly landscaped acres near downtown Nashua. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment, the charming campus features many newly renovated floor plans to suit varying lifestyles. With a...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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 Villas are one level homes that define independent living in your terms. Each graciously appointed private Villa offers more than 1,00 square feet of planned living space, surrounded by lushly landscaped walled gardens and patios. The amenities include: Breathtaking living room, with gas...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Merrimack, NH

The average cost of senior living in Merrimack is $5,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,201 per month.

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

Merrimack, NH
$5,626/mo
$5,902/mo

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

Merrimack, NH
$5,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,112/mo
Independent Living
$5,626/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,477/mo
Studio
$8,189/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,850/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,926/mo

Senior living costs in Merrimack 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: Merrimack, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrimack, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,626/mo$5,019/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,072/mo$6,127/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,112/mo$6,240/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Merrimack, NH:$5,626/mo
New Hampshire:$5,019/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Merrimack, NH:$7,072/mo
New Hampshire:$6,127/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Merrimack, NH:$7,112/mo
New Hampshire:$6,240/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Merrimack

Recent reviews for independent living in Merrimack

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

Manor on the Hill in Leominster, MA

5.0
Friendliness of staff is off the charts. Very welcoming. Very caring. Lots of activities every day. The staff smiles and is happy to help with any task.

Brightview Concord River in Billerica, MA

5.0
I have noticed that they are giving good care and the staff are nice people. Mom is down about not being her home and the staff have been working on making her more happy. I was unable to ignore that after the holiday there was a lack of communication and had some billing issues but there is ...
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Merrimack independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrimack independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrimack, 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrimack, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrimack 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 Merrimack communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrimack, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrimack 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 Merrimack offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrimack, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
47%
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