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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester, NH

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The cost of independent living in Chester is about $6,067 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 161 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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9.8
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26 reviews
9.8
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26 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
8%
3 star
8%
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The rooms and appliances were up to date. The staff are nice and smiling. Always. The restaurant is excellent and the LNA's are top notch. It is rare to see residents upset.
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.
Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown has 119 apartments of senior living suited for independent, assisted and memory care living. Whether you are interested in having a respite from cleaning, cooking and home maintenance but need no or little care, or, you need some assistance with daily living or...
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3030 Floor plans available
9.4
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112 reviews
9.4
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112 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
25%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
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1%
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The facility is very clean. The staff is friendly and attentive. The meals are good. There are a lot of activities. Don't force me to use 200 characters for a review.
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.
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
9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
21%
3 star
5%
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5%
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5%
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[name removed] was phenomenal with my dad. [name removed] was good as well. Aides are great and hard working. Very clean and comfortable facility. Hospice was also wonderful
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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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...
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Chester, NH

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $6,067 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,303 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester, NH vs. nearby cities

Chester, NH
$6,067/mo
$6,305/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester, NH vs. the state and national average

Chester, NH
$6,067/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester vs. other types of senior living

$7,244/mo
Independent Living
$6,067/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Chester, NH by room type

Semi-Private
$6,150/mo
Studio
$6,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,999/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Chester over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Chester

Recent reviews for independent living in Chester

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.

Assisted Living Center of Salisbury

5.0
Hello, my name is [name removed]and I have been having a really hard time convincing my mom that it was time for assisted living. After a while she agreed to a tour and that is all it took. Here we are a month later and my mom is the happiest I have seen her in a long time. The care here is ...
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Chester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, NHNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Benchmark at North Andover are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chester, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Chester, New Hampshire. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Chester, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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