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The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community

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197 Howe Street, Methuen, MA 01844

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5.0
This is a GREAT community
This is an independent living facility. Quality of care is a confusing question. Medical services are on site, but each individual makes their own decision about what they need. This facility does have a Health and Wellness event once a year to educate the residents. It's very well run. Ve

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The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community

At The Woods at Merrimack, residents will enjoy their golden years to the fullest within a community thoughtfully designed to accommodate residents’ diverse needs and desires. Situated in the gorgeous Merrimack Valley, residents can enjoy living near Merrimack Valley Golf Club, restaurants, stores, parks, and medical facilities. And just a short drive from Boston, residents get access to the city’s great attractions and serene nature spots.

The resort-style community truly offers it all. From beautifully manicured grounds featuring game courts and a putting green to interior common areas featuring a restaurant-style dining room and cozy lounges, residents have access to everything they need to enjoy a well-lived retirement. Join a community that focuses its energy on making residents happy, today!

The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community Details

The community enables residents to spend their time however they please, and that means dining whenever they’d like. With the community 24/7 dining, residents get to enjoy freshly prepared meals at their leisure. The community also offers concierge services designed to help residents find whatever they may be looking for. Additionally, door-to-door transportation is available, so residents can schedule shopping trips, medical appointments, and cultural events with ease.

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

  • Anytime Dining
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • International Cuisine

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Garden View
  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Activities

  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Art Classes
  • Gardening Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Wii Bowling
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Birthday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Karaoke
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Dances
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances

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9.2Review score28 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community has 28 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community has 28 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.
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Leslie D - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 4, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
Highly recommended
It's a bright and pleasant atmosphere and the staff and other people at the residence are very friendly.
Kate - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 29, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
This is a GREAT community
This is an independent living facility. Quality of care is a confusing question. Medical services are on site, but each individual makes their own decision about what they need. This facility does have a Health and Wellness event once a year to educate the residents. It's very well run. Very informative. We are very happy we chose to be here. We love being in the main house, and enjoy our independence and yet we belong to a community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
JL - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 1, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
Great place for my aunt
All around absolutely wonderful! Food is great, staff and residents are so friendly. Great decision!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 21, 2025
2.0
Verified Review
Our experienc with The Woods
There is a great group of residents. Before the management change, there was a great positive fun culture- that has been completely eroded. I think the thing that troubles me most is how they talk to the residents. Management is rude, condescending and regularly threatens kicking people out- they've asked 2 people to leave in the past 6 weeks. There are lots of things to improve on but they need to get this basics right before they can focus on anything else.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
1
Activities
2
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
2
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 16, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Review for The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community
We picked because of the location overlooking golf course. Most attractive compared to other options. Nice entry, large rooms, washer, dryer in apartment and access to meals.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 8, 2024
3.0
Verified Review
Quality of Dining Experience
Cleanliness- sometimes surprised that there are dust balls on my mother's floor and pink growing in the bathroom. Quality of care - insufficient nutrition. Where is the 21 gm of protein at each meal, fresh fruit, etc. ? Dining- disorganized staff, long waits, wrong orders, running out of ice cream. Value for cost: would be higher if the kitchen woes were fixed. Paying a lot of money for insufficient meals and insufficient meal time service. Never thought I'd have to be buying my mother fresh fruit, yogurt, soup, etc to supplement her mail plan. The kitchen, food quality and dining service are the big issues.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
2
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 30, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Our family would recommend, friendly staff, wonderful location, beautiful surroundings and cheery atmosphere!
It is new and clean so cheery atmosphere. Not "depressing" I like the amount of respect given to the residents. Finally the location is quiet and scenic but close to shops and medical facilities. When it comes to the meals and dining, they are having a hard time keeping a chef
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Deanna M. Bergeron - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 18, 2024
4.0
All moved in !
Mom moved in about a month ago & is settling in nicely & joined weekly Bingo !! Still a big adjustment, but she is VERY happy with her decision! She’s close by, making new friends and all the freedom she wants without the hassle of home ownership and worrying about property related issues or expenses. We’re so glad we found The Woods - most affordable option for independent living around !! Note- This facility doesn’t have a “care team” nor have I participated in any activities.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
4
Michael M - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 26, 2024
5.0
New, Modern Community with Great Staff!
My Mom just relocated here and is settling in nicely with the community and staff. She loves the food and the programming. She is finding the community to be welcoming and supportive. There are many residents her age and in similar situations which makes her feel as if she fits. Her apartment is very modern and has a full kitchen which was a deciding factor on choosing the Woods. She could use more space but part of the challenge is pairing back some of her possessions from when she was in a much larger house. The outdoors and grounds are well maintained and provide a serene setting for the residents. The staff has been very helpful in getting her acclimated and oriented to all that the community has to offer. I would highly recommend the Woods to anyone looking for independent living for themselves or a loved one!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 19, 2024
3.0
Verified Review
great resident community- management and amenities have lots of room for improvement
Total change of management in the first month, total change in the own staff shortly after, food is just ok, activities are ok but wish there was more age appropriate activities and better use of outdoor space/ there is pickleball course that no one can use
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
2
RD - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 15, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Review for The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community
I would highly recommend it and go on to explain my mother's experience and the positive aspects of the facility.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Pam D - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 7, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Review for The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community
I would say it was the perfect fit for my mom. She enjoys majority of meals and activities. Staff and residents are very friendly. It is expensive but cheaper than others with older apts and less activities.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Gina - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 6, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Definitely recommended
I would definitely recommend to others! My mother-in-law tells me weekly to daily about how happy she is that she hasn't even had the chance for sadness regarding the death of my father-in-law or having to sell her house. Then she realizes it's because she feels like she's made all the right decisions since. She can't say enough about the food. Absolutely loves it. The amount of space is just right and, compared to other places we looked at, she has a full kitchen! She participates in the gatherings, such as happy hour bingo and the voting that takes place regarding representatives of the two different buildings.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Nina - Resident/client
Independent Living
January 19, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Recommended
We are new residents at The Woods. There is a true sense of community here. There are so many activities available to participate in. This is an A+ facility!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
LG - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 14, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Review for The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community
Very nice, pleasant and great activities. I picked this community because it was a little more affordable compared to others.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 5, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community review
Good morning my experience at the Woods at Merrimack was outstanding the facility is immaculate. The care of the residence could not be better. The staff goes over and above to meet the needs of the residence. My experience was wonderful, however due to medical reasons. I needed to get closer to home introversion medical care
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Ralph - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 13, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Great staff, highly recommend
Great experience. My mother is very content. They do a great job. Management is always there for her. Everyone seems on the same page. The maintenance crews have been very helpful. [name removed] the manager and [name removed] the assistant manager and [name removed] in sale's all do an excellent job.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Jim - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 28, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
The Woods at Merrimack review
Mom's become quite popular with the staff and residents and it appear she is a few years younger than her peers. The sense of community and companionship is wonderful. The staff has made it wonderful for me mothers transition
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 17, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Fantastic Facility
They were very outgoing and receptive to my loved one's needs. They showed curiosity about her needs as opposed to just telling us what they have available. [name removed] and [name removed], the directors, are fantastic. I can't say enough good things about The Woods at Merrimack. It's independent vs. assisted living, which is exactly what my loved one needed. And I wasn't even aware that that existed until I happened to visit there. That saved us a lot of money not paying for services that she didn't need in assisted living. The apartment is beautiful and brand new. It has granite countertops and demonstrates lots of attention to detail. It feels like home, and she loves it there.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 10, 2022
3.0
Verified Review
nice community!
Cleaning of the apartments is just okay, need to really clean shower stall. With the meals and dining they are understaffed, to too slow, too much rice, many food overcooked. Was told mahjong was an activities and that was the selling point. No such activity so we were mislead.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Activities
3
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
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