Taylor Community in Laconia, NH

Taylor Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Laconia, NH.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

435 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 41 reviews

5 stars

25

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 stars

16

Taylor Community Costs & Pricing

Taylor Community offers notably competitive pricing for its residential accommodations compared to both Belknap County and the broader New Hampshire area. For instance, a one-bedroom unit at Taylor costs $1,195, significantly lower than the county's average of $4,095 and the state's average of $4,444. Similarly, two-bedroom units remain affordable at $1,295, in stark contrast to the county's rate of $1,298 and the state's steep $4,901. The pricing for semi-private rooms ranges from $1,700 to $5,100, which is quite reasonable when juxtaposed with Belknap County's average of $3,705 and New Hampshire's $4,881. Even private rooms at Taylor are priced at $2,800 - lower than Belknap's average of $3,442 and New Hampshire's typical cost of $5,170. Overall, Taylor Community stands out as an attractive option for those seeking quality living arrangements without straining their budgets amidst regional disparities.

Floor plans	Taylor Community	Belknap County	New Hampshire
1 Bedroom	$1,195	$4,095	$4,444
2 Bedrooms	$1,295	$1,298	$4,901
Semi-Private	$1,700 to $5,100	$3,705	$4,881
Private	$2,800	$3,442	$5,170
Studio	$3,595	$4,351	$5,346

Overall Review of Taylor Community

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Continuing care and care levels

Residents describe peace of mind from continuing care and multiple care levels.

Several reviews emphasize the idea of continuing care—staying within the community as needs change, rather than restarting elsewhere. Reviews also reference residents moving through independent, assisted living, and nursing over time, and one review specifically calls out a continuing care program for people in the independent phase. There are also mentions of transitions related to dementia progressing and moving to a higher level of care when needed.

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Activities keep people engaged

Many residents say the activity calendar keeps them busy.

Residents repeatedly describe an active lifestyle with frequent opportunities to be involved, including trips, classes, and ongoing entertainment. Some reviews note that the community is exhausting in a good way because there is always something happening. Others also describe enjoying wellness-oriented activities such as exercise programming and groups, along with social events and day trips.

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Staff support stands out

Staff caring and responsiveness are frequent bright spots in reviews.

Across multiple positive reviews, residents and families describe staff as professional, supportive, and attentive to concerns. Several comments focus on how staff help residents get settled, keep people safe, and follow through on care needs day to day. A few reviews also mention management formats for hearing resident input, reinforcing that concerns can be raised and addressed.

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Dining feels restaurant-style

Dining is described as restaurant-like and well presented.

A few reviewers specifically talk about the dining experience, including a restaurant-style setup during their visit and positive impressions of food. One review notes that dining can be enjoyable, with food mentioned as something she sometimes talks about. Overall, dining comes through as a comfort point rather than a major complaint.

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Safety and Lifeline concerns

Some residents and families raise serious safety and security concerns.

Multiple negative reviews describe issues with monitoring and emergency response, including Lifeline and medical alert problems. Several reviews allege the Lifeline was left unplugged or malfunctioning, and at least one review links the situation to danger during an emergency. Other concerns include limited security coverage and a sense that safety issues weren’t properly addressed when raised.

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Memory care is available

Reviews mention a separate memory loss option within the community.

Some reviews reference memory-focused care as part of the community’s care path. One review discusses a separate memory loss section, and others describe dementia progression and moving to a higher level of care as needs increase. Together, these comments suggest memory support is a recognized part of the available services.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Pets

Cats allowed
Dogs allowed

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Indoor common areas
Laundry
Outdoor common areas
Overnight guests
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Swimming pool
Swimming pool / hot tub
Wheelchair accessible showers

Transportation

Transportation & parking

Care Services

Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Medication management

Dining

Diabetes diet
Low / no sodium
Low fat
Meals provided
Vegetarian

Activities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Happy Cow Ice Cream Shop (0.1 miles)
Trillium Farm to Table (0.7 miles)
Burrito Me (0.7 miles)
Whiskey Barrel Music Hall (0.8 miles)
Water Street Cafe (1 miles)
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches (1.2 miles)
T-BONES Great American Eatery (1.4 miles)

Physicians

Laconia Women's Health Center (0.2 miles)
Community Wellness Center (0.3 miles)
Health First Family Care Center (0.4 miles)
Genesis Behavioral Health (0.5 miles)
Lakes Region Pulmonary Medicine Specialists (0.6 miles)
Ent Associates of Nh PA (0.6 miles)
Central New Hampshire Kidney (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

Rite Aid (0.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Hannaford Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (8.1 miles)

Places of Worship

St André Bessette Parish (0.4 miles)
Congregational Church of Laconia (0.8 miles)
Sumitomo Machinery Corporation Of America (2.8 miles)
St Joseph Rectory (6.6 miles)
Praise Assembly of God Church (8.6 miles)

Cafes

Aroma Joe's Coffee (0.5 miles)
Wayfarer Coffee Lakeport (0.6 miles)
Winnepesaukee Bay Gulls 2 (4.1 miles)
Auto Cafe (8.1 miles)
Sunshine and Pa's (8.5 miles)
Aroma Joes - 48 (9.7 miles)

Hospitals

Lakes Region General Hospital North 2/Cardiac (0.7 miles)
Genesis Health Care Transitional Care Unit (1.2 miles)
ClearChoiceMD Centers (2.1 miles)

Theaters

Weirs Beach Drive-In Theater (4.6 miles)

Parks

Tanger Outlet Playground (7.3 miles)

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