Frequently Asked Questions


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Any significant lifestyle change requires careful planning and asks you to address some very important issues. At The Huntington, we understand the questions and concerns that may be on your mind - and we can help you find some answers. This is the time to begin your journey to the ideal retirement lifestyle you've always wanted. And as you do, we're here to help make your next step an easy - even enjoyable - one to take.

I could never leave my house.
Unlike your current house, The Huntington is specifically designed to accommodate your active retirement lifestyle and anticipate your future needs. Chances are you've lived in your current house for a while now, and selected it using criteria that are very different from your needs and priorities today. If you look at your house objectively as though you were about to select it all over again, you might just conclude that it doesn't match your lifestyle nearly as well as it once did. Too many stairs? Too much unused space? Too much cost and hassle associated with upkeep, maintenance and taxes? Not enough security? Too much bother and worry when traveling? What would you do in the event that a health care need arises? If any of these concerns have crossed your mind, then The Huntington may provide the answers.

I couldn't downsize to an apartment or patio home.
At The Huntington, we believe "right sizing" is a much better term to describe the healthy process of simplifying and organizing to find new meaning in retirement. We firmly embrace the 80-20 rule, which states that most people derive 80% of their meaning and enjoyment out of about 20% of their possessions. With our wide range of spacious apartment and patio home options, we can guarantee room for the 20%, with plenty of room to spare. People are amazed when they see our model apartment home, and begin to fully appreciate how much can be done in spaces that are carefully planned. And at The Huntington, your living space extends well beyond your front door. Each Huntington residence includes full access to an array of 30,000 square feet of common areas and amenities that no private home could ever offer. The Huntington will be set amidst beautiful green spaces that are a natural extension of your new home.

It's too much work to move.
Our commitment to helping you fulfill your highest aspirations for retirement doesn't end the day you reserve your new Huntington home; it begins. A specially trained staff member will be assigned to work closely with you as your "move-in coordinator." They know exactly what it will take to make moving to The Huntington and settling in an exciting and pleasurable experience.

I couldn't afford to live at The Huntington.
Many people who have attained a level of financial security through years of prudent planning and saving find that The Huntington is surprisingly affordable. Let's face it, you've worked hard to get where you are and made sound plans your whole life. Take a look at who is reserving homes at The Huntington, and you'll find plenty of folks like you - down to earth people who have always recognized value and seized opportunity. We know you do careful homework before making decisions, big or small. So, by all means, let us help you get started crunching the numbers. Ask us for a copy of our Cost Comparison Sheet and you’ll be amazed to find that The Huntington is much more affordable than you think.

I don't like the idea of paying an entry fee. The Huntington's one-time residential component is 90% refundable to you or your estate, and provides access to amenities and services no buy-in or rental community in Southern New Hampshire can match. When you take the time to compare, you will consistently find that entry fee communities like The Huntington offer an unparalleled retirement lifestyle. And for many people, equity already tied up in home ownership will cover most, if not all, of the entry fee. This means there is minimal impact on your investment and estate planning.

I don't want to give up any of my freedom and independence.
The Huntington is all about creating freedom and independence, not limiting it. Our goal is to simplify and enrich your life by removing the day-to-day stresses and distractions that keep you from focusing on the things that matter most. Want to travel? Simply turn the key to your Huntington home and we'll keep a close eye on things while you're gone. Interested in pursuing long-time interests or developing new ones? The Huntington's ample offering of events and programs assures the broadest range of options. Tired of wasting time waiting for unreliable contractors and service personnel? At The Huntington, you're assured of prompt, friendly service from staff you will quickly come to know and trust. Not interested in regimented programs and schedules? You're free to participate in The Huntington's events and programs on your own terms and at your own pace.

If I ever need health care, I can make my own arrangements at that time.
While nobody can predict the future, The Huntington's many health care options provide an excellent way to plan for it. The Huntington offers timely, coordinated access to an array of quality services ranging from home health care, to on-site assisted living, to short- and long-term nursing care right on site. And if you choose our Life Care program, the Assisted Living and Nursing Care services are available at virtually no additional cost to you. If you've been a good planner your whole life, why would you not have a plan in place for something as important as your future health care needs? There's a lot to be said for knowing where your umbrella is, even on a sunny day.

My family and other advisors think I should stay where I am.
We find that even the most well intentioned family members and advisors often don't fully understand the benefits and value of moving to a senior living community like The Huntington. That's why we're always delighted to talk directly with family members and advisors whose opinions you respect. In our experience, once the people closest to you understand everything you will gain from living at The Huntington, they are very likely to agree with your decision. Besides, you've made your own major decisions all your life, so why stop now?


A Life Care Retirement Community for Active Retirees
The Huntington at Nashua
55 Kent Lane, Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 598-1440   Toll-Free (800) 298-6608
www.TheHuntingtonAtNashua.org