Brookdale Spruce Wood
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Durham, NH

Brookdale Spruce Wood

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Durham, NH

Overview of Brookdale Spruce Wood

Brookdale Spruce Wood offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Durham, NH. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Residents can choose a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layout. The two-bedroom option can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care provides a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a companion animal when moving in. Wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs in navigating the community.

Restaurant-style dining features seasonal, chef-inspired meals, while activities include a gardening club, happy hour, and social events. A courtyard and garden provide outdoor space, and the on-site salon and spa give residents access to personal grooming without leaving the community. Lynn Underhill serves as the administrator. Starting monthly rates are $4,610 for independent living, $5,875 for assisted living, and $7,300 for memory care, giving families an initial budget point for each care level.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #3 / 103Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 3rd out of 103 assisted living communities we track in New Hampshire for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New Hampshire facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
48 years
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Independent Living
$4,610/Month

License Details

Facility TypeHome Health Care Provider
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025
CountyStrafford
License Number4762

Certifications & Programs

Clare Bridge® Memory Care — Brookdale Senior LivingBrookdale Senior Living's branded memory-care program: a structured daily flow of cognitive, physical and social programming for residents with dementia. An operator-developed program, not an external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Spruce Wood is administered by Lynn Underhill.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Emergency Call SystemListed as: 24/7 on-site staff emergency alert
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Beauty Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Game Room
Activities
Garden Club
Happy Hour
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Spruce Wood

Studio
2 bedroom
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Durham's city center to Brookdale Spruce Wood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.37 miles to nearest hospital (Wentworth-Douglass Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Durham

Info below is compiled from the NH Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Brookdale Spruce Wood
AL
IL
MC
Durham-YesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
NH AVG 7
Rank #3 / 103
A+Lynn Underhill
Harmony Homes By the Bay
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Durham
60
Facility 60
NH AVG 52
Rank #44 / 111
No-
15
Facility 15
NH AVG 7
Rank #18 / 103
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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Hampshire

Brookdale Spruce Wood is in Durham, New Hampshire. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NH specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Choices for Independence

Choices for Independence

Eligibility

General
CFI serves people age 65+ and adults age 18–64 with physical or other disabilities who meet nursing-facility level of care, subject to Medicaid financial eligibility.

What it provides

  • Authorized services can include personal care; homemaker; respite; adult day services; meals; nonmedical transportation; assistive equipment and home accessibility services.
Caregiver support

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Support Program

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Support Program

Eligibility

General
Family and informal caregivers seeking support through the state aging network; individual services are assessed through local providers.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling; support groups; training; respite and supplemental support.
Information & referral

New Hampshire Aging and Disability Resource Centers

New Hampshire Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Eligibility

General
Older adults and adults with disabilities.

What it provides

  • Community-based information and referral for long-term care services.
Cash assistance

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

Eligibility

General
Old Age Assistance financial assistance has an age requirement of 65; other program eligibility conditions apply.

What it provides

  • Financial assistance under the state adult-assistance program.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NH specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Fuel Assistance Program provides federal funds through Community Action Agencies to help income-eligible households pay heating costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Spruce Wood

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What is the license number of Brookdale Spruce Wood?
According to NH state health department records, Brookdale Spruce Wood's license number is 4762.
02 How long has Brookdale Spruce Wood been in business?
Brookdale Spruce Wood has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Does Brookdale Spruce Wood have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Spruce Wood on this page.
04 Are pets allowed at Brookdale Spruce Wood?
Yes, Brookdale Spruce Wood allows residents to bring their pets.
05 Who is the administrator of Brookdale Spruce Wood?
Lynn Underhill is the administrator of Brookdale Spruce Wood.
06 How much does Brookdale Spruce Wood cost per month?
Pricing at Brookdale Spruce Wood starts at $5,875 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
07 Are there photos of Brookdale Spruce Wood?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Brookdale Spruce Wood in the photo gallery on this page.