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Birch Heights

7 Kendall Pond Rd, Derry, NH 03038

Independent Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(603) 255-5021

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,544
One Bedroom
Estimated $6,983
Two Bedroom
Estimated $8,588

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,126
  • Average State Price: $6,472
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Birch Heights Description

    Birch Heights is a community that offers independent living and is located in the town of Derry, New Hampshire and is part of the Holiday Retirement network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Birch Heights
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 155 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 4 communities in Derry
  • Ranking in State: 57 out of 152 communities in NH
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price B

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.6
    Holiday Retirement
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1056 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in New Hampshire

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Many reviewers express satisfaction with the friendly and caring staff, highlighting individuals who have made significant positive impacts.
    • The facility is described as clean, well-cared-for, and beautiful, with some residents and visitors noting a homey atmosphere.
    • Several reviews mention the pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, with one resident's family finding the food a bit too sophisticated for their taste but still appreciating the environment.
    • Some residents and their families are happy with the community, mentioning that their loved ones love living there and feel at home.

    Negative Feedback:

    • Concerns are raised about the dining experience, specifically the segregation of vaccinated and unvaccinated residents, and a decline in the number of servers leading to long wait times for meals.
    • Several reviewers are unhappy with the food quality, mentioning "mystery meat" and a desire for improvement.
    • Financial and administrative issues are a common theme, with complaints about annual rent increases, difficulties in obtaining refunds, and perceived bait-and-switch tactics regarding the cost of living in the facility.
    • There is frustration over the facility's handling of renovations and the allocation of funds, with some feeling that money is spent on unnecessary updates while staffing and service quality decline.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While some reviews praise the facility's cleanliness and staff friendliness, others express disappointment with the value for money, particularly in relation to food services and rent increases.
    • The community's atmosphere receives both praise for its friendliness and criticism for the demeanor of some residents.


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    Health

    Lively Mobile Plus Personal Emergency Response Device

    Medical Center

    Emergency Response

    Wellness


    Services

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Light Linen Service

    Maintenance

    Most Utilities Included

    On-Site Beauty Salon

    Beauty Salon and Barber


    Activities

    Full Calendar of Enriching Activities

    Fitness Equipment

    Activity Room

    Game Room

    Billiard Lounge

    Library


    Community Amenities

    Country Store

    Garden

    Patio Area

    Walking Paths

    WiFi in Common Areas

    Laundry Facilities


    Room Amenities

    Kitchenette

    Washer and Dryer

    Utilities Included

    Telephone

    Refrigerator

    Individually Controlled Heating and Air Conditioning


    Dining

    Three Chef Prepared Meals Daily

    Private Dining Room

    Resident Kitchen

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    Chef-Prepared Meals

    Nutritious Senior Living Dishes


    Transportation

    Complimentary Scheduled Transportation

    Parking

    Garage Parking

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pets Welcome



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Derry which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 22,015 (small town).
    • The average income is $73,975, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 52.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 110 days of rain, 33 days of snow and 220 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.1 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.41 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.36 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.62 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Shaw's
    1.2 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.4 miles away
    Market Basket
    1.4 miles away
    Aldi
    1.8 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Harvey / Planeview (SB)
    6.1 miles away
    Industrial / CCC (NB)
    6.5 miles away
    Harvey / Harris FS (SB)
    6.7 miles away
    Abby / Willow FS (WB)
    6.7 miles away
    Abby / Millennium Precision (WB)
    6.8 miles away

    Banks

    Triangle Credit Union
    0.1 miles away
    Granite State Credit Union
    0.3 miles away
    Santander
    0.7 miles away
    Bank of New England
    1.0 miles away
    Reverse Mortgage of New England
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Parkland Medical Center
    0.2 miles away
    Hampstead Hospital
    8.3 miles away
    Elliot Hospital
    9.6 miles away
    Northeast Rehabilitation Center
    10.0 miles away
    The Elliot at River's Edge
    10.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Osco Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Londonderry Compounding Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Banister Dentistry
    0.7 miles away
    Vanguard Dental Group
    1.2 miles away
    Derry Dental
    1.4 miles away
    Nanarao Krothapalli
    1.4 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    1.4 miles away

    Parks

    Alexander-Carr Park
    0.1 miles away
    Quail Hill Conservation Area
    0.3 miles away
    Pocket Park
    0.7 miles away
    MacGregor Park
    0.7 miles away
    Residential Park
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    The Church On The Plains
    14.0 miles away

    Shopping

    Mall of New Hampshire
    8.0 miles away
    The Mall at Rockingham Park
    8.3 miles away
    DSM MB I LLC
    8.8 miles away
    Bedford Mall
    9.9 miles away
    Merrimack Premium Outlets
    9.9 miles away

    Culture

    Adams Memorial Opera House
    0.7 miles away
    Stockbridge Theater
    1.8 miles away
    Tupelo Music Hall
    3.1 miles away
    Midway Stage
    6.4 miles away
    The Porch
    6.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Sabatino's North
    0.6 miles away
    Mary Ann's Diner
    0.7 miles away
    C&K
    0.7 miles away
    Lineage Vapors
    0.7 miles away
    Jake D's
    0.7 miles away

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