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The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Living
Modern Senior Living in Beautiful Merrimack Valley
Enjoy your golden years to the fullest at the most thoughtfully designed senior apartments in Methuen. The Woods at Merrimack is a new senior living community that offers the very best of retirement living for active seniors in the beautiful Merrimack Valley.
Located a short drive from the sights and sounds of Boston, Methuen offers access to both city life and a soothing natural environment that includes abundant waterways, beautiful forests with stunning fall colors, and rich historical points of interest. This resort-style senior living community is located directly across from the Merrimack Valley Golf Club and features well-designed apartments on beautifully landscaped grounds, as well as an array of world-class amenities to appeal to active seniors.
No matter your interests, The Woods at Merrimack offers everything you need to enjoy your retirement. The community’s grounds feature game courts, a putting green, a fire pit, gazebo, dog park, and state-of-the-art grilling areas. Inside, you’ll find comfortable, spacious common areas and restaurant-style dining. Meet your new neighbors at an organized community event, such as happy hour, exercise classes, crafting sessions, and more. With these luxury features, you’re sure to have an outstanding experience, both indoors and out!
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Amenities
Located across the street from the beautiful Merrimack Valley Golf Club and just minutes from two area hospitals. The Woods at Merrimack is ideally situated for your relaxation, shopping, and medical needs.
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It’s easy to become spoiled with our 24/7 Dining Experience. We go beyond all-day dining so you can enjoy gourmet food prepared from the freshest ingredients by our Executive Chef and team of professionals any time of day or night. Since our quality of food and service must be experienced, we invite you to join us for lunch or dinner. Our chef is trained and happy to accommodate residents with dietary needs due to various health restrictions, such as gluten-free and sugar-free diets, and much more.
We offer local transportation for shopping trips, doctor’s appointments, cultural events, and more. Now, thanks to our innovative partnership with Uber, we are able to offer on-call transportation and scheduled pickups for our residents at any time of day.
Your monthly rent includes all of your utilities (except your personal telephone), as well as free WiFi, front desk concierge service, weekly housekeeping, and on-call apartment maintenance.
Make room in your schedule for exercise classes, tai chi, movie nights, weekly bingo, day trips, and more.
The Woods at Merrimack keeps residents happy with our community’s own hair salon, library, gym, and computer center.
Looking for a local pet walking service, taxi to the airport or restaurant recommendation? Stop by the Concierge Desk and we will gladly provide assistance
Need to get away? Sunshine makes it easy! Complimentary guest rooms and meals are available to residents visiting any of our Sunshine Communities. It’s your vacation, so tour the nearby city or take part in community events.
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We encourage residents to bring their cat or dog.
We maintain a smoke-free policy for your continued good health.
No good deed goes unrewarded! Refer your friends to us, and we’ll thank you with a referral bonus when they transition to senior living at any Sunshine community. Learn more here
We offer safe living with a caring and dedicated staff available to you 24/7, for complete peace of mind.
No one wants the burden of a long-term contract. Sunshine keeps everything simple with a month-to-month lease.
Floor Plans
Resident Activities at The Woods at Merrimack
Weekly Physical Activities
View our full monthly calendar here or call today &
learn more about our various daily activities: (351) 777-2826
Why you should live in the newest Methuen senior community
Whether you are searching for senior living in Methuen for yourself or for the one you love, you must visit The Woods at Merrimack, opening in the fall of 2019. There are other senior apartments for rent Methuen, but none can compare to the beauty and sophistication of The Woods at Merrimack, located in the Merrimack Valley and Boston’s North Shore.
You have worked hard all of your life, and you are ready to spend your golden years in a brand-new luxurious setting. Out of all the Methuen retirement homes, this is the most luxurious but affordable option.
The Setting
The 140 apartment homes of The Woods at Merrimack are located across from the Merrimack Valley Golf Club. Not only will you be able to enjoy the well-manicured community grounds, but you can be assured that the neighboring landscape will be well cared for also. Enjoy the beauty of our courtyards and gardens without ever having to touch a lawnmower or hedge clippers. Don’t you just love retirement?
This quiet community is far enough from the hubbub of daily, working life, but it is close enough to excellent shopping and restaurants in Methuen. And, of course, world-class entertainment, shopping, and medical facilities are located less than an hour away in Boston.
The Services
The staff at The Woods at Merrimack are there to serve you. Do you have a problem with your plumbing? The maintenance staff will be there quickly to fix it. Do you need a ride to the grocery store or a doctor’s appointment? Talk with the concierge about scheduling transportation. You’ll feel like you are enjoying dinner out with friends every night of the week at our restaurant-style dining facility.
Our staff is warm and friendly and will make you feel like you are part of the Merrimack family.
Entertainment
Retirement will never be boring at this Methuen senior community. Those of you who enjoy a little friendly competition may choose to spend your time at the pickleball and bocce courts. Join friends for afternoon tea in the gazebo or chat around the relaxing fire pit in the evening. Even your four-legged friends will be able to make new acquaintances at our local dog park.
Enjoy your newly-found freedom by meeting friends and participating in hobbies you never had a chance to try in your earlier life.
The Floor Plan
Our senior apartments in Methuen have a unique layout that allows those 55 and older to maneuver throughout their homes easily. The showers and tubs are easy to get into and out of, and there is plenty of space around all the appliances. The apartments were designed with walkers and wheelchairs in mind.
Reach out to us!
Don’t wait to become a part of this brand-new community. Our facilities are state of the art, and the apartments may go quickly.
The staff of The Woods at Merrimack are ready to help you live your best life. Regardless of your circumstances and physical abilities, The Woods is the right place for you to enjoy your retirement years and to remain independent.
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