10 Best Independent Living Communities in Farmington, NH

I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s bright, friendly, new, clean and has beautiful bay views from the community rooms. Harmony Homes By the Bay is a well thought out architectural gem that well represents the four seasons in Such a charming way. Resident rooms & community/dining areas are arranged around a wide, well lit walk way & central courtyard. It’s a big loop making it tough for people with compromised memory to get hopelessly lost. Nursing stations are hidden, easing stress on residents. I visit most every evening and help my mother prepare for bed. I know most of the residents and can say that as a whole they are happy. Lots of activities but plenty of independence if people wish it. My daughter volunteers to host karaoke night twice monthly and everyone loves it. Mom (92) has a wonderful group of friends. They call their rooms ‘their apartment’, which is what it is to them. Like anywhere, what these people want first and foremost is frequent communion with their loved ones. Like anywhere, people decline without that love. Like anywhere, staff may come and go, people may call out, temporarily disrupting the rhythm of care. But here at Harmony Homes by the Bay even the residents who rarely get visitors, seem to me, a little happier and consider the staff and fellow residents closer to ‘family’ than I have personally witnessed in other facilities.

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 you get it. I’ve met some of the nicest people here, staff and neighbors. My best friend of 62 years lived here and recently passed away. I can’t imagine what more anyone could have wanted as far as caring, supportive and, yes, loving help that she received during her last months. I thank Taylor Community so much for easing her last months. We have a lot of fun here, music programs, individual raised bed gardens, walking paths, a gym, exercise pool, French club, crocheting, birthday parties, at least one day trip a week, hiking, a movie theater and more.

From the 1st visit we've felt welcomed and supported. The facilities are beautiful and well-maintained. The amenities and activities are great! Everyone here seems friendly and happy to live and work here.