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                 NewBridge On The Charles 

Hebrew Senior Life

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NewBridge on the Charles is a unique 162-acre multigenerational campus along the Charles River in Dedham that bring together seniors and children in an optimal living environment
designed for independent living.                        

NewBridge includes:

bd15136__12 a broad continuum of housing and health care for seniors of all ages  and abilities

bd15136__12 an selection of cottage homes, apartments and villas

bd15136__12 a complete spectrum of wellness and health care services

bd15136__12 cultural and social opportunities

bd15136__12 the K-8 Rashi school

bd15136__12 environmentally friendly design 


The NewBridge Philosophy

NewBridge on the Charles is sponsored by Hebrew SeniorLife, a respected name in
senior living and an internationally recognized leader in geriatric research, training
and education. This multi-generational campus serves as a model campus for seniors everywhere.

The NewBridge philosophy is to never stop learning. One of the core missions is to provide
new and innovative ways to learn, grow, have fun and be creative. "To create an optimal
living environment is all about choice and opportunity. The freedom to choose the activities
you love most, as well as the opportunity to try something different and challenge yourself
in new endeavors."

NewBridge on the Charles is about: 

  • A multigenerational campus - providing an opportunity for children and older
    adults to know each other, learn from each other and respect each other.

  • Creating an optimal living environment - providing an active senior lifestyle
    with supportive services on-site, including a full continuum of wellness and
    healthcare services to address the "whole person" and integrate the physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions of aging.

  • Choices for seniors - choices that will enrich and enhance the lives of its residents; choices that will provide active, healthy and fulfilling lifestyles for seniors who seek a high quality of life in a prime location.

  • Sensitivity to the environment - a commitment to sustainable environmental design. 100 of the 162 acres are environmentally protected for future generations. The campus was built with:a rainwater collection system for irrigation. There is a geothermal system to heat the community. Green roofs, low impact design for pavements, and
    plentiful gardens are evidence of NewBridge's commitment to the environment.

Continuing Care Retirement Community


assisted-traditional-apt-lr_200_01For those residents no longer able to live on there own their are 51, one and two-bedroom rental apartments designed to build a reassuring sense of community and belonging. The assistant
living apartment community is built around the concept of
"optimal living environments," which supports the philosophy that an individual's life is defined not by functional ability but by the environment that responds to his and her needs and aspirations.


assisted-traditional-services-dining_200_01There are 40 apartments for those with dementia-related conditions where special services are offered for those
residents in a separate section of the building.

The focus is on wellness-emotional wellness, intellectual
wellness, social wellness, spiritual wellness, environmental wellness and physical wellness.

Residents may choose to join NewBridge's onsite primary care practice located in the health care center. The Harvard Medical School- affiliated geriatricians offer continuous care. Appointments can be made for a podiatrist, cardiologist, orthopedist, opthalmologist, or audiologist. There is also a dental practice onsite designed for an older population.


Housing Options

NewBridge on the Charles brings together individuals across generations and at all levels of functional ability, offering something  for everyone. The individual cottage homes or villas are
well-suited for seniors who are independent and active. The apartments are desirable to
those who feel more comfortable with neighbors and services close by. The health center
meets the needs for those who require assisted living or nursing care. And, everyone will
have opportunities to take part in multigenerational programs.

There are 182 apartments, 24 villas and 50 cottages, for a total of 256 residences.


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Cottages: range in size from 1,475 to 2,700 square feet. Some have finished basements,
a loft, or both which can increase the living space up to 3,200 square feet. Each one has a
one-or-two car garage with ample storage space. They are clusted together in a neighborhood 
of two, four and six.

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The cottage style has its own clubhouse and tennis court. There is a cottage home financial
plan and a Shared Appreciation Plan that offers the opportunity to profit from the increasing
value of your home without requiring actual home ownership.


Click here for Woodview Cottage Floor Plan
Click here for Gatehouse Cottage Floor Plan
Click here for Courtyard Cottage Floor Plan



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Villas:

Ranging from 1,589 to 1,800 square feet, all the villas have exceptional appointments and amenities,
including high ceilings, quality appliances, and large
windows on two sides.

Each villa has an underground parking space and a spacious individual locker served by an elevator.

The villas are convenient to the Community Center, which is accessible by an underground walkway or courtyard garden. Each villa building contains twelve villas.



Click here for Villa "A" Floor Plan
Click here for Villa "F" Floor Plan
Click here for Villa "E" Floor Plan


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Apartments:

The apartments are located with the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Community Center and two adjacent buildings.

Ranging in size from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet their features include gourmet kitchens with
full size high quality appliances; washer/ dryers;  nine-foot ceilings; and expansive windows.

Most will have screened porches and all will include an underground parking space as well as access to a storage locker. Some apartments will have fireplaces and a great room. 

Click here for One-Bedroom Apartment Floor Plan
Click here for One-Bedroom plus Den Floor Plan 
Click here for Two-Bedroom Apartment Floor Plan
Click here for Two-Bedroom plus Greatroom Floor Plan
Click here for Penthouse Apartment Floor Plan


 

Community Center

newbridge_community_center_254 Level 0
1.  Nosh
2.  Dedham Savings Bank
3.  Classroom
4.  Hobby Shop
5.  Art Studio
6.  Theatre
7.  Synagogue 
8.  Great Meadow Hall
9.  Treats
10. Bella Vita Spa
11. Fitness Center
12. Pool
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Level 0ne

1. Main Entrance
2. Reception
3. Library
4. Library Reading Room
5. Centro 
6. Copper Beech Room
7. Club Room
8. Terrace Room
9. Concierge
 

At the very heart of the campus, the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Community Center is where friends gather to dine, to learn, to play bridge, to share cocktails, and to enjoy a swim or workout. Embraced by green spaces, meadows and lush natural surroundings, the Community Center is accessible under cover from the apartments and villas, and via quick and convenient shuttle from the cottages. Everything about this 80,000-square-foot center is in response to the very diverse response of the individuals who call NewBridge their home.

The movie theatre has comfortable, fixed-position theatre seats and a state-of-the-art
projection screen. The three-part multi-purpose room has a stage large enough for a band,
and a floor big enough for dancing.  From the swimming pool to the art studio, the Community
Center has something for everyone.

Library

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common living room
computer room
convenience store
fitness and aquatic center (both with rehabilitation capabilities)
outdoor tennis court
putting green
four eating venues including a Kosher deli

Choice is key - especially when it comes to where to eat. The Community Center  features 
three dining rooms, each with a very different ambiance: 

  • The Casual Dining Room is a stainless steel open kitchen where three chefs prepare
    and cook in plain sight. Centro is open for lunch and dinner and seats 182. 


  • The Copper Beech Room, which is much smaller in scale and more intimate than the casual dining room, features views of the meadow and a majestic 100 year-old copper beech tree. The room seats 57 and is open for buffet dinner Monday through Thursday. 

  • Nosh  is a true Kosher deli that is open for lunch and dinner.

  • Treats  the coffee shop is open daily and features ice-cream from J.P. Licks, and an assortment of fresh baked goods. 

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    Amenities
    Enjoy every day on our 162-acre campus
    • Walking trails
    • Library
    • Computer room
    • Auditorium/multipurpose room 
    • Wellness center
    • Pool
    • Fitness Center
    • Gardens
    • Formal dining
    • Casual dining with exhibition kitchen
    • Bistro offering kosher options
    • Ice cream/coffee shop
    • Convenience store
    • Synagogue
    • Nondenominational worship space
    • Classrooms
    • Art studio

    Services

    Included in your monthly fee:

    • Weekly housekeeping
    • Dining credit
      (This credit may be used for any meal purchased in any of the dining venues on the
      campus and may also be used for guest meals, catering or take-out.)
    • Utilities including: Gas heat, electricity, water, sewer and trash collection
    • 24-hour security staff on campus
    • Electronic rapid response network for fire, medical and other emergencies 
    • Scheduled transportation 
    • Medical appointment transportation within a five-mile radius
    • Campus shuttle service
    • Indoor Lap Pool
    • Concierge services
    • Business Center services
    • Incoming and outgoing faxes and copying
    • Mail services
    • Parking
      (Each apartment and villa will have one underground parking space reserved for resident use. There are additional surface parking spaces available at no  cost.)  
    • Cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs and events
    • Care management and coordination
    • Clinic wellness services and programs
    • Basic cable television service
    • Wireless internet service

    Fee Services

    • Hair Salon and Spa Services
    • Private transportation
    • Additional meals or guest meals
    • A guest house for out-of town visitors
    • Additional housekeeping
    • Personal trainer
    • Catering
    • Meal delivery
    • Additional underground parking
    • Private care
    • Home health care*
    • Outpatient rehabilitation*
    • Clinic services*
    • *These services are usually covered in full or in part by third-party reimbursements such as Medicare


    Campus

    Located on the Dedham/Needham line at exit 17 on I-95/Route 128.

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    1.  Newbridge Way
    2.  Respect for the environment -An on-campus trail system offers places for exercise and
    contemplation.
    3.  Cottage Community- 50 two-bedroom cottages in 11 buildings sit atop a hill overlooking the main campus
    4.  Villas
    5.  The Apartments- community is connected with the Shapiro Community Center.
    6.  The Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Community Center for socializing, exercising, dining .......
    7.  Health Care Center-  a 268- resident healthcare center
    8.  Jack Satter Center that houses the 91 apartments in an assisted living program
    9.  Memory Support Assisted Living with 40 memory support apartments
    10. President's House
    11. Guest Residences
    12. The K-8 Rashi School - approximately 500 students with daily activities that bring together community members of all ages.

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