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Assisted living costs in Salem average about $8,154 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 303 communities in Salem. Our detailed directory has 5713 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Danvers, Beverly and Chelmsford.

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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My Mother has only been at Rosewood for a couple of weeks, but she is doing very well there. I love that the administrator is also the owner. She is hands on,very friendly and answers all of you questions...
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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 Lincoln Terrace Home was established in 1994. We are dedicated to provide individual care for each of our residents in a warm, home-like atmosphere. Staff at the Lincoln Terrace Home assists the residents with their daily needs; we provide medication management, health management,...
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My family and I have nothing but positive things to say about Newbridge in the Charles. The staff couldn’t be kinder and more attentive to the residents. Most important to me, they have kept my dad engaged...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...
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the staff is caring, and engaging with the residents. The chef and wait staff understand allergies and go out of their way to accommodate. However, the weekly cleaning isn't always as hoped
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Standish Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle, offering both assisted living and a secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. The community features 85 lovely rental apartments, comfortable community rooms, and calming outdoor spaces including two ground floor...
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My dad doesn't care too much for the food, so I find myself doing a lot of Uber Eats to satisfy his appetite. While Fenno House is on the lower end for pricing in the area, you get what you pay for. Yes, I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Fenno House has provided senior housing in the Wollaston section of Quincy for 42 years. Developed by Wollaston Lutheran Church and HUD, Fenno is not-for-profit and non-sectarian. Our residents come primarily from Boston and South Shore towns. Fenno House has offered certified Assisted Living for...
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I moved into Newbridge assisted living with my wife, who was dealing with health issues. I found the apartment size good with good closet size. They had very good and meaningful activities and programs 7...
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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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Mom is doing great at this community. They made the process of moving her in outstanding. The nurse is phenomenal she answers mom's questions and stays in contact with the family. The entire staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Scott-Farrar at Peterborough is a non-profit, charitable retirement community. In existence for 109 year, Scott-Farrar was fully rebuilt in 2016. Scott-Farrar offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Assisted Living. Each neighborhood offers private apartments in a range of...
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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.
This state of the art facility in Northborough, Massachusetts, offers 45 skilled nursing residences and 22 assisted living residences designed for individuals with memory loss. The Assisted Living Residence is a much needed alternative to nursing home care and offers personal care with no time...
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My mother in law raved about how wonderful the place was. The staff is helpful and caring, the food was delicious, the facility was always clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Allerton House Weymouth provides pleasant, private apartments and a host of personal services, which emphasize independence, dignity and well-being. Help is available 24 hours a day. We offer: Choice of studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments Help with personal care: bathing, dressing, etc. is...
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Facility is very nice. We transferred my mother from a facility where the and personal care and medical care was exceptional from the staff. The staff/aids are not as caring, but that could be a northern...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Golden Pond is much more than a typical housing development for seniors. Golden Pond's programs and services are designed specifically for individuals who live independently but may require some assistance with their daily care to maintain that independence. Our residents needing assistance see...
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Overall it has been a good experience, but they need more people for assistance and need to work some on training the staff that are there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Cornerstone at Canton offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living, ConnectedLIFE, an open campus memory support program for Assisted Living residents who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, and a state-of-the-art secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® affiliated with the Boston...
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We picked this community, because we wanted a place that was only for memory care. She'd come from an assisted living facility with an attached memory care unit, but they did not know how to handle her and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Conveniently located on Main Street (Route 18) in South Weymouth, just minutes from South Shore Hospital, Windrose at Weymouth is a purpose-designed, service-enhanced assisted living community exclusively dedicated to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.At...
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Excellent hospice care and activities for the dementia ward of Notre Dame assisted living. Very limited activities at the long term care, dementia care ward, due to ratio of ND staff to residents. Many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The peaceful, serene, scenic location and beautiful structure that was originally built in 1900 to serve as the convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame, today houses the vibrant du Lac Assisted Living community.Our mission remains deeply committed to that of Saint Julie Billiart, founder of the...
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The value for cost is tough to rate because it's not inexpensive, however I WOULD recommend Cornerstone to anyone. What really stood out to us and what we like the best is the friendliness, patience and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Cornerstone at Milford offers seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art memory care program designed to treat the symptoms of memory loss in the comfortable and dignified residential setting of our Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. Located on RT-109 and just minutes from...
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Very good care given to someone close to us, consistently compassionate. Her last few years were made as comfortable and engaged as possible, especially with the challenges faced by every aspect of health...
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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.
NOW ACCEPTING CHARTER MEMBERSHIP RESERVATIONS. INQUIRE TODAY TO SECURE A RESERVATION. Avita of Wells, in Brunswick, ME is under construction at 86 Sanford Road adjacent to York Hospital. This 60-apartment, state-of-the-art assisted living community, which focuses on memory care, is scheduled to...
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The transition of my Mom from her home to the Heights Crossing Memory Care Unit has been wonderful. The entire staff has been compassionate and caring working with our family during this difficult time. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
At Heights Crossing, we’ve mastered the art of living well! We offer the highest quality Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®.We work hard to make every corner of the residence feel like your home, including our common areas. We’ve designed for gracious...
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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
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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.
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My mother lived at Newbury Court (independent living) for 15 years. The facility is attractive and in good condition. Facilities for many core and extra activities. Very good food. Caring, expert staff and...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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Waterstone at Wellesley is a terrific community. We enjoy living here as well as the residents. A very warm, welcoming community! We recommend highly!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...
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I have been visiting my mom at the Blaire House of Worcester and am very pleased with the way she is spoken to / treated. All the staff treat the residents as if they were their own family members and you...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
The Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed Skilled Nursing Center and is devoted completely to the care of residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We...
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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
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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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Salem, NH

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $8,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, NH with an average of $7,043 per month.

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

Salem, NH
$8,154/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$8,154/mo
$9,416/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,056/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
$9,923/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$8,154/mo$7,347/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,416/mo$8,947/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,747/mo$4,190/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, NH:$8,154/mo
New Hampshire:$7,347/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Salem, NH:$9,416/mo
New Hampshire:$8,947/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Salem, NH:$4,747/mo
New Hampshire:$4,190/mo
U.S.:$3,520/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.

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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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Salem, NH$7,517/mo$7,126/mo+5.5%
New Hampshire$6,845/mo$6,877/mo-0.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Salem, NH
2024 average cost:$7,517/mo
2023 average cost:$7,126/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$6,845/mo
2023 average cost:$6,877/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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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

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

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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Salem review score based on 1,135 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1135 reviews of 303 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

8.3
Salem, NH303 facilities
8.4
Dover, NH169 facilities
8.4
Manchester, NH50 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 1,135 reviews of 303 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
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

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
53.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.6%
53%
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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
63.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
13.9%
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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
43.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.1%
19.5%
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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
55.8%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
18.5%
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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
64.7%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
65.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
37.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
47.1%
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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, Atria Draper Place and Carriage Hill Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Salem, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 303 assisted living facilities near Salem, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Salem, New Hampshire are Atria Draper Place, Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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