Regency at Emerald Pines sits at 28 Pine Tree Drive in Methuen, Massachusetts, in a quiet spot lined with oak trees, right on the edge of East Methuen near the Haverhill line, and it's been serving residents since 2010, and you'll see that Toll Brothers built this master-planned 55-plus community to make daily life easier for folks wanting maintenance-free living without a lot of fuss, offering both apartment options for rent or purchase and ranch-style or two-story homes with award-winning designs, spacious layouts of up to 4,241 square feet, and details like first-floor master suites, open kitchens, formal dining rooms, high ceilings, generous closets, and even two-car garages and full basements, so there's room for comfort and storage. Some units have three bedrooms and three or four bathrooms, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, telephone, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and either furnished or unfurnished rooms, so residents have plenty of choices, and the community's commitment to safety and health is clear with 24-hour call systems, supervision, and help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, or medication, plus laundry, housekeeping, and move-in coordination included.
Residents can take part in daily scheduled activities such as movie nights, community-run social programs, and music, or spend time in the arts and crafts rooms, game rooms, fitness center, spa, or out on the walking and biking trails that meander across well-kept natural grounds, and for those who like outdoor activities, the putting green, tennis court, two bocce ball courts, heated pool, and a spacious patio stand ready for use during warmer days. There's always a spot for gathering at the 5,800 square foot clubhouse, which holds a billiards and card room with its own bar, a library, a business center, a community room, art studio, classroom space, and even a catering kitchen, so there's never a shortage of places to relax or meet with friends, and the clubhouse also has aerobics and yoga studios for those wanting a more active routine, plus a fitness center for daily exercise or group classes. For folks who like gardening, there's a community garden space, and outdoor programs get people together for walking, games, or just relaxing on the patio.
Those who need extra help have access to a range of health services, including assisted living, rehabilitation, nursing care, and memory care with 24-hour support-especially for those with Alzheimer's or dementia-and respite care is available as a short-term option, which lets families take a break when needed. Residents can rely on community services for everything from meals (with options like restaurant-style dining, all-day dining, special menus for allergies and diabetes) to concierge support, and family support services help keep everyone involved and informed. Exterior home care covers lawn care, irrigation, snow removal, and amenity access in the homeowners' association, which means less to worry about for residents, and the peaceful setting is within easy reach of shopping, highways like Interstates 93 and 495, nearby golf courses, beaches, and local cultural attractions, plus it's close to schools such as Comprehensive Grammar School for grades PK-8 and Methuen High School for grades 9-12 if relatives need to know about local education. Regency at Emerald Pines remains a place for those looking for comfort, variety in activities, and a safer, maintenance-free environment, though as of now, all units are sold out, but the neighborhood keeps up its offerings in both independent and assisted living through the Regency Collection.
