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Brookdale Spruce Wood

25 Worthen Road, Durham, NH 03824

9.2
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37 reviews
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4 star
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Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.

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Brookdale Spruce Wood

Located two short miles from beautiful downtown Durham and the University of New Hampshire, you can find Brookdale Spruce Wood. Here, residents have access to a variety of shops, restaurants, and museums, as well as boat cruises and local excursions to the seacoast and mountains. Whether you’re seeking independent living, assisted living, or memory care, Brookdale Spruce Wood’s compassionate team members can help you age gracefully in place. With multiple levels of care, residents can easily pursue their dream or their desired lifestyle. If care is needed, residents will be given a comprehensive plan that includes an assessment and outline of care services. Care plans are adaptable and will be adjusted accordingly if health issues change or evolve. Assistance with activities of daily living such as grooming, bathing, dressing, medication management, and more, are also offered, to help simplify your days.

Residents and families can find additional comfort knowing trained team members are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to any emergencies. In addition to care and heightened security measures, residents can look forward to nutritious homemade meals; assistance with housekeeping, laundry, and home maintenance; and planned daily activities. With less chores and errands, you’ll...

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Memory Care

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Pet friendly

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for Brookdale Spruce Wood

9.2Review score37 reviews
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37 reviews
5 star
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4 star
32%
3 star
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2 star
5%
1 star
8%
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A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Spruce Wood with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Spruce Wood has 37 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.1
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
3.9
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
4.0
A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Spruce Wood with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Spruce Wood has 37 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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1-20 of 37 reviews
Disappointed Former Client - Resident/client
Memory Care
December 26, 2023
2.0
Comedy Of Errors & Poor Administration
I wish I could speak highly of Brookdale Spruce Wood, but sadly, I cannot do that in good conscience. Most of the nurses have good intentions, but they are hamstrung by not having enough of them and being forced to abide by rules that in many cases make no sense. The administration has been poor, nothing that some firing couldn't fix and ASAP! Another problem is that "Brookdale" is a huge corporation and it appears that the corporation doesn't communicate well with the individual locations, not a good thing. Before you consider sending a loved one to Brookdale Spruce Wood, ask a lot of questions. How do they manage communication to family and friends of the loved ones? At what point in time does your loved one require more care than they're able to give and you either have to move them or personally hire additional people to sit with your loved one every day? If you move a loved one into memory care and think you're all set, you may be mistaken. There are better places nearby.
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
3
Care Services
2
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
2
Value for Cost
2
Response from Brookdale Spruce Wood
December 28, 2023
We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality service and care. Your comments have been shared with our corporate management team for review.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 17, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Brookdale Spruce Wood review
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 17, 2023
5.0
Community - Connections - Comfort
My parents moved into Brookdale Sprucewood in Feb 2022. They quickly made friends, and engage in community activities. Everything they need is provided right where they live!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
LM - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 10, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Review for Brookdale Spruce Wood
We are very happy our parents are there.Well the cost was less than 2 of the places we toured and about the same as another, however it was the staff that was so welcoming, as well as the other residents. My mom grew up in Durham as well. It was the place my Dad liked the best( mom was in rehab for the tours, however she did tour Brookdale before deciding.)
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Robert B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
November 1, 2023
4.0
Nice facility, rent last year 12.5% excessive. Old heat/water equipment needs to be upgraded. Hot water can be a problem, old system.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
3
Value for Cost
2
Sandra S - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 31, 2023
4.0
Wonderful place to reside. Rural setting is beautiful. Staff is helpful and friendly. Immaculately clean at all times. I've made a lot of friends here and hope I can stay a long time.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 30, 2023
5.0
Been here almost 5 years and am very happy. Wonderful facility and staff. Size is perfect and it feels like family! Lovely dining and other common rooms.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Don R - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 30, 2023
5.0
the perfect place for mom and dad
We had visited a lot of places in our search to find a place for my parents and Brookdale at Sprucewood felt like home to them right away. The staff was amazing, anticipating their needs and constantly going with extra mile
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 20, 2023
4.0
resident review
As a recently new resident (5 months) I have been welcomed with open arms and treated with complete respect. The ratings below perfect are due to unforeseen staffing issues but let it be known that the entire staff here steps up to the plate to insure everything runs smoothly and that every resident is cared for properly in all areas. Kudus to all!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Lisa - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 12, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Fabulous Community
We've had a great experience with Brookdale Sprucewood. Dad says the desserts are amazing! I am particularly pleased with the medical attention my parents received. Way more than giving them daily meds. They test blood sugar 4 times a day and administer insulin. There is a primary care doctor who visits once a week, and other doctors who visit monthly. For seniors who need a bit more medical attention, Brookdale is a great choice.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
G R - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 4, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Amazing community, my mother LOVES it! Facility is very nice , needs some updating (e.g. emergency lighting, bigger generator to support the building during storms. Most full time staff have been there for some time and are very kind and loyal but they are definitely understaffed post covid and don't have enough hourly help to support full dining hours or to have a team of handymen supporting the building need etc. Those are my only observations but again my mother being safe and in a caring environment that is bright and clean is absolutely everything. Thanks again for the referral!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Heather A - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 19, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Couldn't Be Happier
My mother was super depressed and angry before we brought her to Brookdale. So she was angry the first few weeks she was there. But the staff kept trying with her, and now she's happy and thriving. She's interacting with people and has settled into the routine. She enjoys the food. The staff really try to keep the residents interactive with other people and with the activities, and I really appreciate that.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Leonard - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 8, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Highly recommend
We picked Brookdale Spruce Wood because of the feel of the facility when you walk in. It is bright, has wide hallways, and no institutional. It does not feel like you are in a hospital, it much closer to being like an apartment building. The only downside is because of the cost we had to get a studio instead of a one bedroom apartment. Another positive is the way they serve their food. They have all day food options so you can go down there at anytime and that is a big plus. I would highly recommend this facility.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
4
MF - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 2, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
Welcome to your home town place.
It's a very open, very comforting place. It feels like an old Victorian home. The people that I've met have all been very nice, and it seems my loved one has made a lot of friends already. I feel like they offer plenty of activities, but maybe they could improve on getting her to be more active in participating.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Jeffrey D - Toured community
Independent Living
April 7, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
My review of Brookdale
Brookdale is a beautiful facility and we liked it, it just had a more corporate-like feel to it. They do have the option to transition based on your type of care which we liked.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 24, 2021
1.0
Verified Review
I would not recommend
I do not recommend Brookdale Spruce Wood at all. They have gone through 3 directors since their time here and the nursing staff is very unresponsive to my father in assisted living. They have gone through at least 3 chefs and he was getting frozen pizza for meals, so it is not good quality foods which is what they need. I will sometimes see other family members here when I drop off food and they are taking their loved ones out of the facility because it is so bad. I would not recommend to others looking.
Friendliness
3
Care Services
1
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
1
Value for Cost
1
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 23, 2021
5.0
Enjoyed our tour and the place is beautiful, clean and cheery. Out presenter was knowledgeable and we really feel like this would be a good fit. Will be looking into Brookdale more.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 25, 2021
2.0
Verified Review
My families experience
When we took our initial tour, and based off the only other time we were able to visit the community was kept very clean and just overall very lovely. However, our one great concern we had, was shortly after our loved one moved in, all the administrative staff we interviewed with left all around the same time. The director, maintenance man and the head nurse all left. There was also a high number of temporary help, so we started to lose confidence.
Russ Bernstein - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 7, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
The best facility around for non dementia patients regarding the price, but for memory loss patients its much more expensive
The staff members at Brookdale were very nice and very accommodating. The food they serve is very good. The rooms are nice, but our loved one was moved into the memory care facility where she was placed into a double room which she did not like. One thing we did learn about this community was that there was an 804 and an 805 facility. The 804 facility was much cheaper, very open, they residents were able to walk freely and come and go as they please. However the 805 was more isolated since it was for the memory care and much more expensive, it was doubled the price.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 30, 2019
5.0
Extremely impressed with professionalism, organization and staff attiitude. Provided the best overall care options for the communities we visited.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
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Amenities
at Brookdale Spruce Wood

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Special Dining Programs
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Bath Tubs
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Beauty Salon
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Jacuzzi

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Gardening Club
  • Activities On-site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Birthday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Wii Bowling
  • Dances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Trivia Games
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Other Religious Services
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Live Well Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Stretching Classes
  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Art Classes

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