Merrimack Valley Apartments

Overview of Merrimack Valley Apartments

Experience a blissful retirement at Merrimack Valley Apartments, a distinguished community set in the thriving neighborhood of Methuen, MA, offering independent living. Designed for those 62+, the community has a variety of cozy one-bedroom floor plans that aim to keep them comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living with round-the-clock emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces.

A carefully planned calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful restaurants, shopping, and other leisure sites are also accessible, especially with major highways and public transportation nearby. Pets are also welcome, as long as they comply with community policy. The community’s vibrant and inviting environment accompanies residents to help them flourish in their golden years.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #268 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th out of 490 homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
48 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesEmergency pull cords

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaIncome qualifications and rent restrictions may apply.
Minimum Age62+

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Specific ProgramsResident service programs and activities
Touring HoursMonday 08:00-16:30; Tuesday 08:00-16:30; Wednesday 08:00-16:30; Thursday 08:00-16:30; Friday 08:00-16:30

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 480 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Methuen's city center to Merrimack Valley Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Atria Merrimack Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Newburyport
129
Facility 129
MA AVG 94
Rank #48 / 276
Yes23
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 53
Rank #226 / 490
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #78 / 181
-NoYes
AVIVA Country Club Heights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Woburn
107
Facility 107
MA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 276
Yes24
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #258 / 490
Traditional (83), Special Care (24)
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
ANoNo
Traditions of Dedham
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dedham
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 94
Rank #110 / 276
No14
57
Facility 57
MA AVG 53
Rank #224 / 490
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #96 / 181
A+YesNo
Mason Wright
IL
AL
MC
Springfield (Six Corners)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
No23
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
Traditional (67), Special Care (23)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-YesNo
Merrimack Valley Apartments
IL
Methuen (Cook's Corner)-Yes-
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 53
Rank #268 / 490
1 Bed--No-

Frequently Asked Questions about Merrimack Valley Apartments

What neighborhood is Merrimack Valley Apartments in?

Merrimack Valley Apartments is in the Cook's Corner neighborhood of Methuen.

Is Merrimack Valley Apartments in a walkable area?

Merrimack Valley Apartments has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Merrimack Valley Apartments have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Merrimack Valley Apartments on this page.

Are pets allowed at Merrimack Valley Apartments?

Yes, Merrimack Valley Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Merrimack Valley Apartments?

Yes — there are 14 photos of Merrimack Valley Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Merrimack Valley Apartments?

Merrimack Valley Apartments is located at 20 Calumet Rd, Methuen, MA 01844.

What is the phone number of Merrimack Valley Apartments?

(978) 686-9334 will put you in contact with the team at Merrimack Valley Apartments.

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