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The Residence At Salem Woods

The Residence At Salem Woods is an assisted living and memory care community in Salem, NH.

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The Residence At Salem Woods

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  • Interior

    An elegant dining room with neatly set tables and chandeliers.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a modern fireplace and a blue chair.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a modern design, featuring a sofa, cushions, coffee table, and adjacent dining area.
  • Building

    A large, elegant residential building with a well-maintained lawn under a clear blue sky.
  • Architecture

    A beautifully lit hotel building at dusk, showcasing its elegant architecture.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a stylish bed and ample natural light.
  • Windows

    A cozy studio apartment featuring a bed, dining area, and large windows providing ample natural light.
  • Dining

    An elegant restaurant dining room with neatly arranged tables and classic chandeliers.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen interior featuring wooden cabinets, a dining table set with tableware, and various kitchen appliances.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit hallway with framed artwork on the wall and patterned carpet flooring.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy and elegantly furnished living room featuring a fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Outdoor

    A serene outdoor patio with chairs and tables under a pergola, featuring a grill in the background.
  • Bathroom

    A cozy bathroom with a white robe hanging on the door and a shower in the background.
  • Television

    A modern kitchen interior featuring bar stools, pendant lighting, and a mounted television.

6 Sally Sweet's Way, Salem, NH 03079

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4.5 from 99 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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The Residence At Salem Woods Costs & Pricing

The Residence At Salem Woods offers a range of living options with pricing that reflects its premium services and amenities. Monthly costs for studio apartments start at $6,495, which is notably higher than the averages in both Rockingham County ($5,403) and the broader New Hampshire state ($5,346). One-bedroom units are offered at $7,560, significantly above local county rates of $5,528 and state averages of $4,444. For those considering semi-private accommodations, the price stands at $7,950 - again exceeding both county ($5,895) and state ($4,881) figures. Lastly, two-bedroom options are priced at $8,560, surpassing the county average of $6,980 and the state's average of $4,901. This pricing structure suggests that The Residence At Salem Woods positions itself as a premium choice in an increasingly competitive market.

Floor plansThe Residence At Salem WoodsRockingham CountyNew Hampshire
Studio$6,495$5,403$5,346
1 Bedroom$7,560$5,528$4,444
Semi-Private$7,950$5,895$4,881
2 Bedrooms$8,560$6,980$4,901

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Overall Review of The Residence At Salem Woods

differentiator

Food gets consistently strong praise

Dining stands out as a frequent highlight across resident experiences.

Multiple residents and family members describe the meals as excellent, with restaurant-style dining at every meal or a menu open for extended hours. Several reviews specifically call out the variety of options and say the food quality is better than other communities they compared. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and room service, and it lists professional chef support and multiple special diet options.

  • An elegant dining room with neatly set tables and chandeliers.
  • A cozy living room with a modern design, featuring a sofa, cushions, coffee table, and adjacent dining area.
  • An elegant restaurant dining room with neatly arranged tables and classic chandeliers.
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Activities keep residents busy

Residents and families describe a steady flow of activities.

Reviews repeatedly mention that residents can stay busy with scheduled daily programming, outings, and resident engagement events. Several comments note that people join in activities even when needs are changing, including in memory care. This aligns with the community’s focus on a full activities calendar, day trips, fitness programming, and on-site and off-site devotional and educational offerings.

caveat

Care is praised but medication concerns appear

While many describe excellent care, some reviews raise serious medication-management issues.

Many reviews credit the staff with timely help, safe-feeling support, and proper management of medication schedules as needs advance. At the same time, a small number of reviews describe medication mismanagement, communication problems, and urgent safety concerns tied to medication delivery and documentation. Because residents describe both positive day-to-day medication support and notable negative medication experiences, it’s worth asking specific questions about how medication oversight and communication work in the unit your loved one would be in.

caveat

Pricing feels high for some families

Several families say the cost is expensive, even when they’re satisfied.

Some reviews explicitly call out that the community is expensive or a little more expensive than alternatives they considered. Others still recommend the community, but frame it as something you pay for—suggesting value depends on individual needs and expectations. The listing also shows pricing that is above county and state benchmarks across unit types.

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Manchester (16 miles away) Manchester (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Salem, New Hampshire, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With various dining options such as Suppas and Mary Ann's Diner within close proximity, residents can enjoy a variety of cuisines. Nearby pharmacies like Rite Aid and CVS Pharmacy ensure easy access to healthcare essentials. For leisure activities, there are cafes like Starbucks and Heav'nly Donuts where seniors can socialize or relax. In terms of medical care, facilities like Holy Family Mri and Vascular and Vein Associates are located nearby for any health needs. Additionally, there are several hospitals in the vicinity including Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital and Merrimack Valley Hospital for comprehensive healthcare services. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with access to essential services, dining options, healthcare providers, entertainment venues like theaters, parks such as Griffin Park for outdoor activities, places of worship for spiritual needs, and transportation convenience through Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM).

Restaurants

  • Suppa’s (0.6 miles)
  • Mary Ann's Diner (0.9 miles)
  • Copper Door Salem (0.9 miles)
  • Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub (0.9 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1 miles)
  • The Beach Plum (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Neighborhood Health Mart Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Heav'nly Donuts (3.5 miles)
  • Duffy's Diner (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Heav'nly Donuts (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)
  • Honey Dew Donuts (8.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Primary Care of Southern Nh (2 miles)
  • Holy Family Mri (2.1 miles)
  • Andover OB Gyn (2.1 miles)
  • Spindel Eye Associates (3.3 miles)
  • Pleasant Valley Internists PC (4.1 miles)
  • Vascular and Vein Associates (4.5 miles)
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Joseph Hospital Ob-Gyn Windham (3.4 miles)
  • Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Lawrence General Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Whittier Pavilion (6.8 miles)
  • Merrimack Valley Hospital (8.3 miles)

Theaters

  • 2660 Amc Bar Methuen 2 (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Griffin Park (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • La Iglesia De Jesucristo De Los Santos De Los Últimos Días (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (6.3 miles)

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