Brookdale Spruce Wood

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

16 Reviews

2015

25 Worthen Road

Durham

03824

Brookdale Spruce Wood

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4.5 16

Deb 2021-09-07 My friend is in Brookdale Spruce Wood. It's very nice. It's a very bright, warm, and welcoming facility. The staff is very caring and involved on a personal level with the residents. They try to meet all of their individual needs. They have a beautiful facility with a wonderful dining area and very good food. The upkeep and cleanliness are good. He's a very picky eater, so the food has to be good. They do whatever level of physical activity the individual is capable of, such as playing board games, bowling in the hallways, going out to shop at local establishments, and going out for a meal. They do quite a few things. They have a beautiful dining room, and there is a medical office with nursing staff. There are both a formal and informal living room for welcoming guests and holding functions. He and his wife both live there, so the cost factor would be based on their double occupancy. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

Russ 2017-11-14 I was at Brookdale Spruce Wood twice during lunchtime and they were incredible. They're very new. It's a very expensive operation, but you get what you pay for. It was definitely top shelf. The staff was awesome. The second time I went, while I was waiting for the administrator to finish with another interview that she was holding, two of the staff members came (uninvited), introduced themselves, sat down, and asked if I had any questions. The administrator for the meal and food part of the facility spent 20 minutes with me, all of it without any prompting. It was very warm and welcoming. One of the things that we thought was a little bit sad was there was no physical therapy or occupational therapy. You do that on your own however you want to do it. There were some activities, but for a facility that was as expensive as this one, we felt that it was almost boring. There were one or two things a day to choose from. They're not very active. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Marilyn676012 2016-11-17 I am living here in Brookdale Spruce Wood, and it's very nice. The room is actually lovely because it has a beautiful view out into the trees, and I find it very peaceful. I really love it. It's lovely because they have a mix of independent and assisted living, and there are a lot of very intellectually stimulating events, music, concerts, and workshops. It's very good. The staff is lovely, friendly, warm, and helpful. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 5 1

Caring DaughterYHLMF 2016-05-10 Brookdale Spruce Wood was a very nice place but did not meet the needs of my father. The staff was very nice. The room was kind of small. The dining area looked good. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Debra118865150 2016-01-28 I toured Brookdale a couple of times. It was nice, I like the location, and the facility. The rooms were okay, it could use a little bit of updating, but all in all I think it was very good. I saw the nurses onsite, and the residents seemed happy there. It was a bit big for my dad. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Viriya 2016-01-15 At my first visit to this facility, I was overwhelmingly impressed by the gracious and professional tour we were given. We were treated as honored guests and all my questions were answered thoroughly.. As a fairly young person (68) not expecting to be considering assisted living at this point in my life and feeling that it is a ;living situation that i would tolerate but not enjoy, I left excited and felt I would be quite happy to move right in that day. .When I entered, it was as if i had stepped onto a University campus. There was nn air of continuing learning and knew that that type of stimulation would be important to me. Coming to a seminar on the neuroplasticity of the brain further confirmed my opinions about this particular facility. The audience was lively, humorous and informed. i enjoyed very much chatting with the residents and felt there was the possibility of friendships for me there that i hadn't felt anywhere else. I also liked their continuing care philosophy of not increasing charges as you need more assistance, I can't say enough about this facility. . I visited this facility

5 5 1

Karen99862350 2014-12-12 The staff at Emeritus was great, the rooms were very nice, and the restaurant was really nice. It looked like the dining room was beautiful, very well done, and spacious. They would take them to places. It was beautiful, I am impressed, and the price was reasonable. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Caring4315 2014-06-25 We visited Emeritus at Spruce Wood, and it was all right. But they didn't take pets, so we didn't look at it carefully and I was not interested. I visited this facility

5 3 1

WinHow 2014-05-29 I was able to visit Emeritus at Spruce Wood, and the experience was good. I like the facility, but it's just too far away from home. I was impressed that it is homey and it has a nice ambiance. It has a very warm atmosphere. The rooms were fine, and the décor was fine. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Carol74882050 2013-11-30 Emeritus was excellent. It was very clean. The facility and the set up were great. I loved the environment, the location, everything about it. I thought the whole accommodation and not just the rooms were very spacious. The lobby and the dining room were great. The little kitchen area that they had where they could sit down and have coffee was super for socialization, which would be very important for somebody her age. I thought mom would be happy there. I visited this facility

5 5 1

DanOKeefe 2012-09-10 My experience with this assisted living facility was tremendous. The staff members that we apart of the facility were extremely nice and caring, and to top it all off they were loving. Every time I would spark conversations with the staff members I felt like I was talking to one of my own family members. Another amazing part of the building were all the facilities in it. I was shocked to see how clean everything was; especially the bathrooms. Also the kitchen and the food they served was awesome. I enjoyed practically every minute I was in the building and it is the prefect place for my grandmother to stay. Another quality part of the facility was the rooms. The rooms were amazing and very comfortable. I could not imagine living anywhere else if I were growing old and fragile. The bathrooms, as I said, were amazing and clean, and the living rooms were decently big too. The best part about it though were the bedrooms. The beds were quite large and extremely comfortable and they also had large televisions in them as well. Overall, my experience at Emeritus at Spruce Wood was incredible and I am overwhelmingly glad that my grandmother was blessed to live there. I am a friend or relative of a resident

5 5 1

Eileen 2021-06-18 We liked the Brookdale Spruce Wood, that kind of community would be good for my mom. That was a great tour. They had us meet with one of the residents and then we met with one of the staff, she gave us a tour of the building and the rooms, and she gave us a tour of the dining hall, and she was great. That tour was excellent, they were on time, they were ready for us, they had planned things for us, and they gave my mom a present. I was impressed with that facility. The rooms were small, they're all small everywhere, but it's up to date. It's top of the line, everything is well decorated and clean, and it's in a beautiful location. It's a little bit remote, it's in Durham, so I would have liked it to be kind of a little bit closer to downtown so my mom could walk downtown and go to the library, bookstore and they don't kind of have that. So that was probably negative, I would say, that we felt about it. We looked at the independent living section, but they do have assisted living there and I think is ideal for my mom. She likes to know that if she does have some health issues down the road, that she would be able to transition to that. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Ellen 2020-07-06 Brookdale Spruce Wood looks wonderful. It's got nice surroundings, and the inside looks nice. The people seemed very friendly. We're looking forward to going there. The saleswoman was wonderful, very helpful, and answered every question. They sent us dinner, and it was good. The apartment was wonderful. Everybody we met said, "You live in the best apartment." I visited this facility

5 5 1

Michele25 2015-02-19 I have been there at Emeritus at Spruce Wood and have eaten there. I thought the food that I had was good. It is a more secluded location. My mother-in-law takes a lot of trips. She goes to the grocery store every week on their bus which she likes to do. They go out to lunch like maybe once a week. I know she does that quite frequently. They are near the beach, and they have a whale watch which I think she did once. They offer a lot of stuff. The facility is very nice. It is decorated, and it is more upscale. She has a one-bedroom, and she has a stove in her unit. She only eats one meal a day -- usually an evening meal. The sanitation I think is fine. They come in and clean once a week. I am a friend or relative of a resident

5 5 1

Caring65866050 2013-09-26 Emeritus was more like out in the country and it was difficult to find. I thought it was in the city. When I got there, however, I was pleasantly surprised with this place. They were far superior from what I thought they would be. It was a large and clean complex. They probably offered more activities than any other places I visited. They have transportation service, field trips, music and so on. I didn't eat there although they did have a menu in their dining room. I would recommend this facility to others! I visited this facility

5 4 1

Reviewer9162019 2019-10-07 My mom is now in Brookdale Spruce Wood. It has been great so far. It is costly, but they try to customize the treatment or the activities for everyone. They have been very responsive; they have communicated a lot with us. The accommodations are very nice. My mom is in a friendship unit. Right now, she doesn't have another person with her, but there are two bedrooms, a small living room area, and a bathroom. Everyone has been wonderful so far. The place is very clean and well decorated. The staff members are on top of things. They have a full calendar of activities. My mom has already been on one field trip. They have a van and they go on day trips. We are really pleased, but it seems expensive for what we get. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

25 Worthen Road, Durham, NH 03824

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Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Spruce Wood

September 07, 2021

By Deb

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My friend is in Brookdale Spruce Wood. It's very nice. It's a very bright, warm, and welcoming facility. The staff is very caring and involved on a personal level with the residents. They try to meet all of their individual needs. They have a beautiful facility with a wonderful dining area and very good food. The upkeep and cleanliness are good. He's a very picky eater, so the food has to be good. They do whatever level of physical activity the individual is capable of, such as playing board games, bowling in the hallways, going out to shop at local establishments, and going out for a meal. They do quite a few things. They have a beautiful dining room, and there is a medical office with nursing staff. There are both a formal and informal living room for welcoming guests and holding functions. He and his wife both live there, so the cost factor would be based on their double occupancy.

November 14, 2017

By Russ

I visited this facility

I was at Brookdale Spruce Wood twice during lunchtime and they were incredible. They're very new. It's a very expensive operation, but you get what you pay for. It was definitely top shelf. The staff was awesome. The second time I went, while I was waiting for the administrator to finish with another interview that she was holding, two of the staff members came (uninvited), introduced themselves, sat down, and asked if I had any questions. The administrator for the meal and food part of the facility spent 20 minutes with me, all of it without any prompting. It was very warm and welcoming. One of the things that we thought was a little bit sad was there was no physical therapy or occupational therapy. You do that on your own however you want to do it. There were some activities, but for a facility that was as expensive as this one, we felt that it was almost boring. There were one or two things a day to choose from. They're not very active.

November 17, 2016

By Marilyn676012

I am/was a resident of this facility

I am living here in Brookdale Spruce Wood, and it's very nice. The room is actually lovely because it has a beautiful view out into the trees, and I find it very peaceful. I really love it. It's lovely because they have a mix of independent and assisted living, and there are a lot of very intellectually stimulating events, music, concerts, and workshops. It's very good. The staff is lovely, friendly, warm, and helpful.

May 10, 2016

By Caring DaughterYHLMF

I visited this facility

Brookdale Spruce Wood was a very nice place but did not meet the needs of my father. The staff was very nice. The room was kind of small. The dining area looked good.

January 28, 2016

By Debra118865150

I visited this facility

I toured Brookdale a couple of times. It was nice, I like the location, and the facility. The rooms were okay, it could use a little bit of updating, but all in all I think it was very good. I saw the nurses onsite, and the residents seemed happy there. It was a bit big for my dad.

January 15, 2016

By Viriya

I visited this facility

At my first visit to this facility, I was overwhelmingly impressed by the gracious and professional tour we were given. We were treated as honored guests and all my questions were answered thoroughly.. As a fairly young person (68) not expecting to be considering assisted living at this point in my life and feeling that it is a ;living situation that i would tolerate but not enjoy, I left excited and felt I would be quite happy to move right in that day. .When I entered, it was as if i had stepped onto a University campus. There was nn air of continuing learning and knew that that type of stimulation would be important to me. Coming to a seminar on the neuroplasticity of the brain further confirmed my opinions about this particular facility. The audience was lively, humorous and informed. i enjoyed very much chatting with the residents and felt there was the possibility of friendships for me there that i hadn't felt anywhere else. I also liked their continuing care philosophy of not increasing charges as you need more assistance, I can't say enough about this facility. .

December 12, 2014

By Karen99862350

I visited this facility

The staff at Emeritus was great, the rooms were very nice, and the restaurant was really nice. It looked like the dining room was beautiful, very well done, and spacious. They would take them to places. It was beautiful, I am impressed, and the price was reasonable.

June 25, 2014

By Caring4315

I visited this facility

We visited Emeritus at Spruce Wood, and it was all right. But they didn't take pets, so we didn't look at it carefully and I was not interested.

May 29, 2014

By WinHow

I visited this facility

I was able to visit Emeritus at Spruce Wood, and the experience was good. I like the facility, but it's just too far away from home. I was impressed that it is homey and it has a nice ambiance. It has a very warm atmosphere. The rooms were fine, and the décor was fine.

November 30, 2013

By Carol74882050

I visited this facility

Emeritus was excellent. It was very clean. The facility and the set up were great. I loved the environment, the location, everything about it. I thought the whole accommodation and not just the rooms were very spacious. The lobby and the dining room were great. The little kitchen area that they had where they could sit down and have coffee was super for socialization, which would be very important for somebody her age. I thought mom would be happy there.

September 10, 2012

By DanOKeefe

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My experience with this assisted living facility was tremendous. The staff members that we apart of the facility were extremely nice and caring, and to top it all off they were loving. Every time I would spark conversations with the staff members I felt like I was talking to one of my own family members. Another amazing part of the building were all the facilities in it. I was shocked to see how clean everything was; especially the bathrooms. Also the kitchen and the food they served was awesome. I enjoyed practically every minute I was in the building and it is the prefect place for my grandmother to stay. Another quality part of the facility was the rooms. The rooms were amazing and very comfortable. I could not imagine living anywhere else if I were growing old and fragile. The bathrooms, as I said, were amazing and clean, and the living rooms were decently big too. The best part about it though were the bedrooms. The beds were quite large and extremely comfortable and they also had large televisions in them as well. Overall, my experience at Emeritus at Spruce Wood was incredible and I am overwhelmingly glad that my grandmother was blessed to live there.

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Independent Living Reviews for Brookdale Spruce Wood

June 18, 2021

By Eileen

I visited this facility

We liked the Brookdale Spruce Wood, that kind of community would be good for my mom. That was a great tour. They had us meet with one of the residents and then we met with one of the staff, she gave us a tour of the building and the rooms, and she gave us a tour of the dining hall, and she was great. That tour was excellent, they were on time, they were ready for us, they had planned things for us, and they gave my mom a present. I was impressed with that facility. The rooms were small, they're all small everywhere, but it's up to date. It's top of the line, everything is well decorated and clean, and it's in a beautiful location. It's a little bit remote, it's in Durham, so I would have liked it to be kind of a little bit closer to downtown so my mom could walk downtown and go to the library, bookstore and they don't kind of have that. So that was probably negative, I would say, that we felt about it. We looked at the independent living section, but they do have assisted living there and I think is ideal for my mom. She likes to know that if she does have some health issues down the road, that she would be able to transition to that.

July 06, 2020

By Ellen

I visited this facility

Brookdale Spruce Wood looks wonderful. It's got nice surroundings, and the inside looks nice. The people seemed very friendly. We're looking forward to going there. The saleswoman was wonderful, very helpful, and answered every question. They sent us dinner, and it was good. The apartment was wonderful. Everybody we met said, "You live in the best apartment."

February 19, 2015

By Michele25

I am a friend or relative of a resident

I have been there at Emeritus at Spruce Wood and have eaten there. I thought the food that I had was good. It is a more secluded location. My mother-in-law takes a lot of trips. She goes to the grocery store every week on their bus which she likes to do. They go out to lunch like maybe once a week. I know she does that quite frequently. They are near the beach, and they have a whale watch which I think she did once. They offer a lot of stuff. The facility is very nice. It is decorated, and it is more upscale. She has a one-bedroom, and she has a stove in her unit. She only eats one meal a day -- usually an evening meal. The sanitation I think is fine. They come in and clean once a week.

September 26, 2013

By Caring65866050

I visited this facility

Emeritus was more like out in the country and it was difficult to find. I thought it was in the city. When I got there, however, I was pleasantly surprised with this place. They were far superior from what I thought they would be. It was a large and clean complex. They probably offered more activities than any other places I visited. They have transportation service, field trips, music and so on. I didn't eat there although they did have a menu in their dining room. I would recommend this facility to others!

Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Spruce Wood

October 07, 2019

By Reviewer9162019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mom is now in Brookdale Spruce Wood. It has been great so far. It is costly, but they try to customize the treatment or the activities for everyone. They have been very responsive; they have communicated a lot with us. The accommodations are very nice. My mom is in a friendship unit. Right now, she doesn't have another person with her, but there are two bedrooms, a small living room area, and a bathroom. Everyone has been wonderful so far. The place is very clean and well decorated. The staff members are on top of things. They have a full calendar of activities. My mom has already been on one field trip. They have a van and they go on day trips. We are really pleased, but it seems expensive for what we get.

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Questions about Brookdale Spruce Wood

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

8 hour initial UDAC initial training, ongoing LMS and on the job training

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Spruce Wood. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

84, BINGO, cocktail hour, trips and card games

What programs or activities does Brookdale Spruce Wood offer to enrich residents' well-being?

B fit, outings, UNH guest speakers and attends events at UNH

What places are near Brookdale Spruce Wood or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

200 acres of walking trails, quiet neighborhood, nature

What transportation services does Brookdale Spruce Wood offer to assisted living residents?

Bus, wheelchair accessible-Ford Flex, medical transport/outings

What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Spruce Wood exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Homemade meals/soups, local produce, fresh fruit and 6 options

What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Spruce Wood offer to assisted living residents?

24/7 nursing care, over night

How does Brookdale Spruce Wood keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Email communications and phone calls updating families

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Spruce Wood during daytime and nighttime hours?

LNA's MNA's RN or LPNs on every shift

If Brookdale Spruce Wood accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

yes outdoor up to 30Ilbs

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

LMS on the job the training

Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Brookdale Spruce Wood. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

82, outings concerts, plays, shopping and card games

What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?

Downtown Durham, and UNH, local business etc. New library

What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Brookdale Spruce Wood has organized?

UNH symphony, movies, lunch trips

What transportation services does Brookdale Spruce Wood offer to independent living residents?

Bus, wheelchair accessible-Ford Flex, medical transport/outings

What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Spruce Wood exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?

Homemade meals/soups, local produce, fresh fruit and 6 options

What common areas are available for independent living residents?

country kitchen with complimentary breakfast/coffee

If Brookdale Spruce Wood accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

yes outdoor up to 30Ilbs

Does Brookdale Spruce Wood work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?

Resident choice for agency.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

LNA's MNA's RN or LPNs on every shift

What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Spruce Wood provide to protect residents who wander?

Secured coded Memory Care

What programs or activities does Brookdale Spruce Wood offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

cluster groups and solace program

What techniques does Brookdale Spruce Wood use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Help fed if needed (hand over hand) and Refresh program

How does Brookdale Spruce Wood keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

family meetings, phone calls and emails

Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Spruce Wood. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Rural but only 2 miles from downtown Durham, and UNH Nature/animals

Is Brookdale Spruce Wood affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

12 miles from 3 medical communities. Exeter, Portsmouth, Wentworth, Dover

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Services and Amenities of Brookdale Spruce Wood

Room and housing options

1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Companion Suites: Yes
Studio Apartments

Dining options

In Room Kitchenette
Dining Room Shared Meals

Features

Beauty Barber Shop
Resident Transportation
Garden And Patio

Cleaning services

Laundry For Linens
Housekeeping
Laundry For Clothing

Health services

Nurse On Staff: Yes

Activities

Fitness Room

Guest services

Overnight Guests

Languages

English

General

Minimum Age: 65
Pets: Yes

Types of care

Walking Wheelchair Assistance

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About Brookdale Spruce Wood

We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.

Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a wonderful living environment everyday. Our genuine caring staff, home style meals, daily activities add to our residents' experience.

Through special events, activities, clubs and ongoing cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us. Call to set up an appointment for a tour because we delight in showing you our home.

Amenities and Services

Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
Medication management
Dining assistance and special diets
Assistance with reminders and redirection
Escorts and assistance with walking
Emergency response call system
Housekeeping
Laundry and linen service

*Rates subject to change at any time. Level of care not included.

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