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Assisted living costs in Salem average about $7,180 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Salem. Our detailed directory has 557 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Greystone Farm at Salem
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
54 reviews
8.9
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54 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
20%
3 star
13%
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2%
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7%
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The staff, especially the memory care unit staff, treats the residents with a great deal of kindness, compassion, and patience. It's comforting to know that my mother is in such good hands.
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.
Surrounded by natural woodlands, Greystone Farm at Salem evokes the serenity of a bygone era. In the country kitchen sits a beautifully restored antique loom, brought here by its original owner, fully restored and now a reminder of a simpler time. Thoughtfully designed apartments and amenities...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
41 reviews
9.7
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41 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
22%
3 star
2%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
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This place is lovely...the folks that are working there are wonderful , their active programs create healthy alternatives and the grounds the facilities are beautifully maintained. It is so much more and...
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.
Ashland Farm is the premier assisted living community in the Merrimack Valley offering traditional assisted living as well as the Harbor Program for the memory impaired. Ashland Farm provides residents with personalized service plans tailored to meet their unique needs. If you need help with...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Londonderry
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
43 reviews
9.7
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43 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
21%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
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My mother was only there for just over 2 months before she passed away so I didn't have a large amount of experience with AAAL, but we were very happy she was there. All the staff were wonderful from the...
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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1717 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
9.4
Review score
115 reviews
9.4
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115 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
23%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
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We absolutely love Atria Marland Pl.! It is an old mill so it doesn't necessarily feel like an assisted living facility. There's plenty to do my father-in-law loves the food. He has dementia but he is not in...
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.
For more than 18 years, Atria Marland Place has been the senior living provider of choice for Andover's wisest older adults. Building on this foundation of trust, they've recently completed a thoughtful, thorough renovation to expand and enhance their community — including the addition of Atria...
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88 Photos available
9.3
Review score
19 reviews
9.3
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19 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
26%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
1 star
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They have lots of activities. Mother is in a wheelchair and is still able to enjoy activities, out to concerts, ice cream, lunch, shopping,trips to local parks, and museums off the premises as well as...
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.
Located in the heart of Windham village, but hidden from the hustle and bustle, you will find Windham Terrace.  We provide a full complement of services and amenities.  Residents can enjoy enriching social, cultural and educational activities.  Windham Terrace is close to...
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1010 Photos available
9.3
Review score
30 reviews
9.3
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30 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
23%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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My over all experience has been excellent! Staff and administrative staff very caring! If I have an issue every one has worked together to help me solve it! It would be great if nursing staff had more...
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.
Giving Tree Senior Living is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living Community located in Dracut, Massachusetts. We are established to serve older adults who still want to maintain a home-like environment as they age in place in an environment where their needs for dignity, privacy,...
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Photo of Wingate Residences at Haverhill
1919 Photos available
9.3
Review score
16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
38%
3 star
0%
2 star
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My sister was there for only a short period of time and within that time she was hospitalized twice and then passed. They agreed to accept her based on their assessment and supported her the best they could...
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.
Wingate Residences at Haverhill is a state of the art, private, residential community with 64 apartments, offering 24 hour supportive care for seniors interested in maintaining active lifestyles while planning for future needs. The Neighborhood also includes 20 apartments with support for memory...
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Photo of Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
74 reviews
8.7
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74 reviews
5 star
30%
4 star
15%
3 star
15%
2 star
16%
1 star
24%
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I would give it all 5s. Could there be improvements? No one place is 100% but they would need only tiny tweaks. The most important thing is my mother truly loves it there and she gets far better care there...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossing is an assisted living community in the riverfront city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Our attractive, spacious community sits on a large, landscaped lot overlooking mature woods and lush farmland near Kenoza Lake, downtown shops and the...
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Photo of Methuen Village
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
37 reviews
8.0
Review score
37 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
38%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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The staff was absolutely fantastic. We thought that Dad would really like it there, but he had a turn for the worse; when that happened though, the care team increased the level of care to match his needs,...
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.
Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a secure residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our community features gracious accommodations, numerous amenities, and expansive grounds...
Photo of Warde Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
5 star
57%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
29%
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I would like to thank the people at the Warde assisted living facility for providing my father with a home away from home while my family members who provide for his care were away. For the brief stay that...
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.
Warde Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Windham, NH. It is close to shopping centers, community social facilities and has health care center within the facility, allowing residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting. Residents receive three meals a...
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Photo of Assisted Living at Pine Hill
1111 Photos available
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5 star
82%
4 star
18%
3 star
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What an amazing staff. The residents are well cared for. It has a “home-like” atmosphere not a facility atmosphere. [Name removed] and [Name removed] attended the calling hours after my mother recently...
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.
Pine Hill offers compassionate, personalized assisted living in a cozy, residential setting surrounded by the peaceful beauty of trees and nature in Windham, New Hampshire. As part of the As Life Goes On family of small-home communities, Pine Hill provides seniors with a comfortable, family-like...
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5 star
74%
4 star
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3 star
26%
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I just want to say thank you for all you had done for my sister. I’m so happy that she was finally content living at Grace Morgan House. You have created a wonderful, warm home for all your residents. Your...
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.
The Grace Morgan House is a 25 Resident, independently owned and operated assisted living residence located in Methuen, Massachusetts. The size of the Grace Morgan House leads naturally to highly personalized relationships between staff, residents and families and individualized care at a...
Photo of Assisted Living at Beaver Lake Lodge
1111 Photos available
5 star
70%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
10%
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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
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.
Beaver Lake Lodge offers exceptional, personalized assisted living care in a peaceful, home-like setting overlooking the beautiful waters of Beaver Lake in Derry, New Hampshire. As part of the As Life Goes On family of small-home communities, we provide seniors with a warm, welcoming environment...
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5 star
14%
4 star
43%
3 star
14%
2 star
29%
1 star
0%
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My mother has been a resident for almost 2 years and the care and attention she gets is the best. The atmosphere is like a home and she is very comfortable. It is very clean and all the workers are very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Halcyon House is located in Methuen, MA in Essex County. This residential care home provides the help that you are seeking in an area that is historical and beautiful. Those who spend time in Methuen enjoy checking out the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Jay Gees Ice Cream and Fun Center, Riverside...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Ivy Hill Assisted Care
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.
Photo of Merrivista
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Bridges by Epoch at Andover
44 Floor plans available
7.0
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9 reviews
7.0
Review score
9 reviews
5 star
22%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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My loved one now needs extra assistance so she pays over [fee removed] per month. She no longer eats food, but will drink Ensure. I have to buy the Ensure myself. This aggravates me and is the reason for...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover is a memory care assisted living community located in Essex County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed and...

Cost of assisted living in Salem, NH

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $7,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tilton Northfield, NH with an average of $5,712 per month.

Assisted living costs in Salem, NH, vs. nearby cities

Salem, NH
$7,180/mo
$7,320/mo

Assisted living costs in Salem, NH, vs. state and national averages

Salem, NH
$7,180/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Salem, NH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,180/mo
$7,204/mo

Assisted living costs in Salem, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,153/mo
Studio
$7,375/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,533/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,641/mo

Senior living costs in Salem vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Salem, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalem, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Assisted Living$7,180/mo$6,317/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,204/mo$6,394/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,441/mo$5,351/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, NH:$7,180/mo
New Hampshire:$6,317/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Salem, NH:$7,204/mo
New Hampshire:$6,394/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Salem, NH:$6,441/mo
New Hampshire:$5,351/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Salem, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Salem and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Salem, NHNH stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Salem, NH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Salem have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Salem, NH$5,696/mo$5,453/mo+4.5%
New Hampshire$6,807/mo$6,682/mo+1.9%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Salem, NH
2024 average cost:$5,696/mo
2023 average cost:$5,453/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$6,807/mo
2023 average cost:$6,682/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Salem, NH

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What families are saying about assisted living in Salem

Recent reviews for assisted living in Salem

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

The Arbors at Stoneham

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Arbors at Stoneham. Overall, this facility is not a bad place and the staff try their best, they just need more help. The director of the Memory Care unit is nice and listens and corrects where she can. There have been issues with making sure that ...
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Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across various communities, such as The Residence at Salem Woods, Atria Marland Place, and Benchmark at North Andover. Residents and their families express appreciation for the kind and caring attitudes of the team m ...
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Engaging activities. Activities are a favorite among residents at several communities, including Atria Marland Place, Wingate Residences at Haverhill, and Benchmark at North Andover, where residents participate in a wide range of events, such as exercise classes, movie nights, and crafts. The engaging activiti ...
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Thoughtful care accommodations. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at different communities, such as All American Assisted Living at Londonderry, Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings, and Atria Marland Place, where staff make adjustments to meet residents' needs, ensuring a smooth transition into ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Reviews frequently praise the quality of meals at various communities, like The Residence at Salem Woods, Windham Terrace, and Wingate Residences at Haverhill, where residents look forward to mealtimes due to the tasty and diverse menu options.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Benchmark at North Andover, The Residence at Salem Woods, and Methuen Village highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with residents and their families appreciating the well-maintained living spaces and common areas.
Supportive and connected community. Reviews for communities like Atria Marland Place, Wingate Residences at Haverhill, and Giving Tree Senior Living mention the strong sense of community and support among residents. Families and residents alike express appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere and friendly interactions betwe ...
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AI generated from the text of family reviews

Salem review score based on 119 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 119 reviews of 20 Salem assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Salem review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Salem review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Salem, NH20 facilities
8.9
Nashua, NH32 facilities
9.2
Manchester, NH12 facilities

Review subcategories for Salem assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 119 reviews of 20 Salem assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Salem resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Salem, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Salem assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Salem assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salem, NHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salem assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Salem Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salem, NHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, NHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, NHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem assisted 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 assisted living communities in Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Salem

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Hampshire assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Salem protect seniors.
Learn about New Hampshire assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Greystone Farm at Salem, Benchmark at North Andover and All American Assisted Living at Londonderry are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Salem, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 24 assisted living facilities near Salem, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Salem, New Hampshire are Atria Longmeadow Place, Arbors of Bedford and The Pines Of Newmarket. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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