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Brookdale Spruce Wood

25 Worthen Road, Durham, NH 03824

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9.2
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45 reviews
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9.2
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45 reviews
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  • 4 star
    38%
  • 3 star
    2%
  • 2 star
    4%
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Anonymous

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Welcoming and warm

The people that work there are very caring and treat the residents like family. They are chronically short-staffed and that has impacted the dining times but they make do. There are lots of activities and opportunities to connect with others every day. I would worry about increasing costs without improved services or food. But, it is really nice, smells good, lots of smiles

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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...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

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for Brookdale Spruce Wood

9.2 out of 10
Review Score45 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
3.8
Activities
4.0
Value for Cost
4.1

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Spruce Wood with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Spruce Wood has 45 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/3/25

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 3, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Welcoming and warm

The people that work there are very caring and treat the residents like family. They are chronically short-staffed and that has impacted the dining times but they make do. There are lots of activities and opportunities to connect with others every day. I would worry about increasing costs without improved services or food. But, it is really nice, smells good, lots of smiles

JW

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 19, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Brookdale Spruce Wood

The residence is well maintained and the staff is wonderful. Very caring and patient. I would recommend to others. My in laws actually moved into Brookdale Spruce Wood in [time frame removed]. They have been extremely happy except for maybe the meal

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 29, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

This feels like home

The friendliness of the staff is a definite 5 plus. I am in independent care, not needing nursing care or any help, so this doesn't apply. The staff are very helpful, very friendly, very supportive. The meals and dining could be a little better but keep in mind they are cooking for close to 100 people , three times a day and I am sure there is not an unlimited budget. Many, many activities and movies in the facility and many day trips by bus also social hours and celebrations for birthdays and national holidays with appropriate decorations and special snack treats. Compared to other similar places none of these are inexpensive but I think you are getting your money's worth here at Brookdale Spruce Wood

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 30, 2025

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Brookdale Spruce Wood review

Brookdale is a nice place to have people the staff is very caring. She's much safer where she is than she was in a nursing home. I've been very happy with the care that my sister has received.

Barbara J

Independent Living

Toured community

April 2, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

All positive

It has been a great move for me. If you like activities like I do they have many to join. All the staff have been very friendly and helpful. I have met many nice people. Food has been great and they have other options if you don’t have what they are serving. Overall I would rate them 10

Deborah B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 13, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Very Welcoming

Residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. Laundry and cleaning services are great. Assistance when needed is prompt. It’s really a great place to live. My only complaint is the meals could be better . Breakfast is fine but lunch and dinner could be better.

Lisa P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 10, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Wonderful facility

Very competent and attentive staff They could improve on the food by listening to the feedback that the residents have.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 4, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent care

This is a beautiful facility. The staff is very nice. Nursing care is excellent. I highly recommend Brookdale Spruce Wood to others looking.

Disappointed Former Client

Memory Care

Resident/client

December 26, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
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.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

November 17, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 17, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
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!

LM

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 10, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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.)

Robert B

Assisted Living

Resident/client

November 1, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Nice facility, rent last year 12.5% excessive. Old heat/water equipment needs to be upgraded. Hot water can be a problem, old system.

Sandra S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 31, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

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.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 30, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
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.

Don R

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 30, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
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

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 20, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
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!!

Lisa

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 12, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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.

G R

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 4, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

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!

Heather A

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 19, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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.

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