Beaver Lake Lodge Assisted Living sits on over seven acres of hillside in Derry, New Hampshire, overlooking scenic Beaver Lake with beautiful year-round views, especially in autumn when the New England foliage turns bright. The community has 16 private, modern rooms with individual bathrooms featuring walk-in showers, and it offers both single and semi-private options. Rooms can be furnished with things from home for a comfortable, familiar feeling. There's a strong focus on both comfort and privacy, with central heating, cooling, and 24-hour air replacement systems to keep the air fresh.
This facility supports adults aged 55 and over, including those who need help with daily living such as bathing, dressing, transferring, and medication management. Staff are trained and present around the clock to provide assistance when needed. For seniors living with memory loss or dementia, the community offers Alzheimer/Dementia care and has respite care to cover short-term needs and give caregivers a break.
Meals get served in a community dining area, with vegetarian and kosher options, a healthy-choice menu, and special meal plans to help residents stay well. The kitchen makes a four-season menu and encourages nutrition. There's housekeeping, in-house laundry and dry cleaning, and linens get washed weekly. Residents have free high-speed WiFi and cable TV access in their rooms and in common areas.
Residents can enjoy outdoor spaces like walking paths, gardens, a covered patio, and easy access to views of the lake. Inside, there's a communal living and family room with a gas fireplace, a recreation room, arts and crafts space, and areas for worship, including scheduled weekly services from various faiths. Daily activities, movie nights, community-sponsored events, a cooking club, and group programs like the resident musical group, yoga and chair yoga classes, and game nights help everyone stay active and involved. The staff also arrange scenic rides, shopping trips, and other outings, with transportation provided to appointments and amenities around town. Social connections get encouraged through on-site events and regular interaction with local community groups.
Healthcare needs are addressed by coordinating with outside providers, while on-site aides and nursing staff look after medication management and health supervision all day and night. The facility is licensed and provides both assisted living and board and care home services as part of their CFI program. Management comes from Christine Burdick, with ownership under Kimberly-nharch by Beaver Lake Lodge, As Life Goes On, LLC. The place allows overnight guests, welcomes pets in close proximity, and invites friends and family, with parking available for visitors and residents. Residents can get haircuts on site, enjoy a shaded patio for relaxation, and take part in a wide range of activities designed to keep life enjoyable and routines flexible. The overall setting feels homelike and small, with efforts made to help everyone keep their independence as much as possible while living safely and comfortably.
