John Bertram House

For those who wish to stay on—or move to—the North Shore when seeking senior living, our Sunrise community at the historic John Bertram House is the perfect choice. Our community offers a rare combination of qualities, from the unique architecture and interiors to the historic Salem, MA, locale. Our small size—just 25 residents—contributes to an intimate, cozy atmosphere where residents and team members combine to form a true family. And the Sunrise Senior Living philosophy and values are evident in every aspect of this special Salem, MA, community. Our resident-centered care creates a healthy balance of predictable, familiar routines while allowing for the greatest possible range of choice, privacy, and above all, independence. Our convenient location makes outings to local shopping and dining fun for everyone. 

At Sunrise, we recognize that diet is one of the most important aspects of a senior's life. We focus on from-scratch cooking using fine ingredients that favor natural herbs and spices, as well as many local and fresh ingredients to serve our residents delicious and well-balanced meals each day. Our highly trained chefs talk regularly with our residents to learn what menu items they would like featured in the community as we strive to create a restaurant-style dining experience for all to enjoy.

Although services and amenities vary slightly by location and care level, they typically include:

• Trained staff available 24-hours a day
• Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests
• Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
• Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
• Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal
• Weekly personal laundry
• Social and educational programs for families
• Scheduled resident and family meetings
• Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
• Maintenance of building and grounds

Community & Location Highlights:

• Unique Sunrise Senior Living community in Salem, MA , offering assisted living and respite care
• Beautifully situated along Washington Square North, on the Historic Salem Common
• Medical support provided by local hospitals, including Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Northshore Medical Center and a variety of Boston-area medical facilities
• Additional services include hospice care, transportation, and on-site manicure, hairdressing, podiatry and occupational, physical and speech therapy
• Close to Peabody Essex Museum, Historic Salem, Northshore Shopping Center, Hawthorne Hotel and Restaurant, Salem Willows Park and more
• Within easy reach of Boston and the beaches of Cape Ann
• Award-winning community for customer satisfaction