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Quick Facts

Respite Care
Offers short-term rehab stays, e.g. 60-day program
Cognitive Screening
Partners with REACT program to flag dementia, Parkinson's risk
Staff Credentialing
All associates certified through National Institute for Dementia Education

What Families Think

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Most families describe The Residence at Salem Woods as a warm, well-run assisted living community with attentive staff, strong dining and activity programs, and a dedicated memory care neighborhood (Reflections) that many praised for compassionate, personalized care. A minority of reviewers, however, describe serious lapses in medication management, communication breakdowns, and one account of a resident going into respiratory failure after missed medications, which prospective families should weigh carefully.

What reviewers praise

  • Warm, attentive staff described as family-like
  • Highly rated food and dining variety
  • Active daily activities and wellness programs
  • Reflections memory care unit praised for dementia care
  • Strong family communication from nursing and management
  • Clean, well-maintained, hotel-like environment

What reviewers flag

  • One detailed report of severe medication mismanagement and a medical emergency
  • One report of dehydration leading to a health crisis
  • One reviewer described poor communication and short staffing in the Reflections memory unit
  • One account described the executive director being harsh or dismissive with a resident

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Residence at Salem Woods is a senior living community in Salem, New Hampshire offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 56 reviews.

About The Residence at Salem Woods

The Residence at Salem Woods is an assisted living community located in Salem, New Hampshire, serving the surrounding region including Windham, Londonderry, Hampstead, Derry, Atkinson, Pelham, Methuen, and Haverhill. The community provides expert assisted living services with support for activities of daily living such as walking escorts, bathing, dressing, and toileting, tailored to each individual's needs.

Residents receive three chef-prepared meals per day emphasizing gourmet dining principles combined with variety and wellness. The community offers 24-hour staffing and security, daily engagement activities, and transportation services. The community also partners with REACT, a cognitive health program designed to provide insight into brain health changes with age and help predict conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, and fall risk.

The Residence at Salem Woods emphasizes hospitality and service, hiring and training staff as hospitality specialists to create a family-like atmosphere. All associates are certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE), and the community provides support and coordination of advanced care needs with third parties.

The community's Engagement Program offers opportunities for continuing education, culture, physical wellness, and social activities tailored to residents' varied life experiences. Amenities include private apartments, living rooms, private dining spaces, landscaped grounds, a fitness area, and a bistro, designed to create a comfortable and interesting home environment.

Types of Care at The Residence at Salem Woods

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of The Residence at Salem Woods

4.5overall · 56 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (56)

Candice Jones

Aug 2026

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I have had the absolute pleasure of working with this phenomenal establishment, especially with the help of the Director, Heidi Cole. I encountered a very difficult situation last summer; the staff truly saved the day!<br><br>My mom was transferred to their establishment in the middle of August, (and I believe from memory), she was home by October. Julianne, who was in management of the medical assistants and staff on hand, went above and beyond with all her communication. To highlight how helpful Julianne was, she had also just started at Benchmark. I appreciate her compassion, and professionalism. She is an asset to any company!<br><br>These situations are extremely stressful because as our loved ones age, we often find ourselves, completely overwhelmed, and it is not unusual for all responsibility to fall on one person. I want to thank Benchmark for their exceptional care provided for my Mother in 2025. I realize this review comes much too late, although, better late than never. If you are looking for an assisted living facility that genuinely cares about its staff and residents, I highly recommend using this hidden gem.<br><br>To every person working to help enhance the life of our seniors, I genuinely thank you all so much. To Ms. Heidi Cole—you are nothing less than exceptional and a class act! I am eternally grateful!

Doug England

Jun 2026

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Wonderful staff! Treated my mom and dad like they were family. Fabulous activities onsite and group trips to some wonderful local sites. Couldn't recommend a better place to someone looking for an assisted living facility that cares!

William Corliss

Apr 2026

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Salem Woods was a very good choice for Joan. She was well taken care of and very happy. Many on the staff from the receptionists to the nurses and aides truly took a personal interest in her welfare and comfort.

Linda Canzano

Mar 2026

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Wonderful place, have a lot of activities for the residence

Carolyn Chaharyn

Mar 2026

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What a great decision it was for our family to decide on Salem Woods for Mom a year and a half ago. The entire staff has been so kind, compassionate and responsive to Mom and our family. The communication has been outstanding, and the staff routinely goes above and beyond our expectations. Salem Woods is welcoming, very well maintained, clean and always beautifully appointed, changing with the seasons and holidays. But it's the people that make it a truly special place.

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What types of care does The Residence at Salem Woods offer?

The Residence at Salem Woods offers Assisted Living.

Where is The Residence at Salem Woods located?

The Residence at Salem Woods is located at 6 Sally Sweets Way in Salem, New Hampshire.

What do families say about The Residence at Salem Woods?

The Residence at Salem Woods carries a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 56 Google reviews. Most families describe The Residence at Salem Woods as a warm, well-run assisted living community with attentive staff, strong dining and activity programs, and a dedicated memory care neighborhood (Reflections) that many praised for compassionate, personalized care. A minority of reviewers, however, describe serious lapses in medication management, communication breakdowns, and one account of a resident going into respiratory failure after missed medications, which prospective families should weigh carefully. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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