Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park is a senior living community dedicated to providing both service-enriched Assisted Living and a secure residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Situated in a picturesque setting within the city’s Historic District, Methuen Village occupies a serene location at the end of Gleason Street, surrounded by acres of natural beauty and bordered by woodlands, Riverwalk Park, and the Spicket River. The property features expansive grounds with many apartments and spacious common areas offering scenic views of the river and park, allowing residents to experience a tranquil and idyllic atmosphere while remaining conveniently close to the shops and restaurants of downtown Methuen.
The community is architecturally designed to foster a warm, welcoming environment, with gracious accommodations and a variety of on-site amenities. Residents receive individualized care from a professional and deeply caring staff, who cater their support to meet each person’s unique needs. This includes a comprehensive suite of supportive services such as personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, and wellness programs designed to promote health and well-being. Methuen Village is particularly proud of its Brain Healthy Cooking menu—offering delicious meals that also contribute to cognitive health.
Life at Methuen Village extends beyond care and medical needs to encompass opportunities for enrichment and engagement. The community provides lifelong learning programs as well as cultural initiatives and activities aimed at holistic wellness. These elements work to ensure that every resident can find stimulation, meaning, and enjoyment each day. Methuen Village also places an emphasis on diversity and understanding each individual’s background and needs, supported by specialized training and recognition for staff in serving LGBTQ elders.
One unique feature available at Methuen Village is its flexible trial stay program, which allows seniors to experience the community on a short-term basis with no minimum length of stay. This option accommodates a variety of situations—whether individuals are recuperating after hospitalization, family caregivers are traveling, or someone is simply interested in exploring life in the community for a weekend or an extended period. This flexibility is aimed at reducing the stress often associated with transitions into assisted living and at providing meaningful support to seniors and their families during times of change.
Methuen Village’s commitment to excellence in memory care has also been recognized by the Purple Flag for Dementia Accreditation™️, a distinction given to providers who adhere to a set of practice recommendations acknowledged as essential for serving individuals living with dementia. This accolade underscores the community’s dedication to providing top-quality care and upholding high standards that enhance the well-being and dignity of every resident.
Informed by years of experience in the senior care field, Methuen Village has also developed an array of educational resources to guide families through the process of choosing the right senior living solution. The community stands as a place where older adults can thrive in a supportive, comfortable, and vibrant environment, embraced by natural beauty and a strong sense of community.
