Avita of Needham - Memory Care

Welcome to Avita of Needham, the Northbridge Assisted Living Community bringing premium dedicated memory care to the quiet, safe neighborhoods of Needham, Massachusetts. 

Located just minutes from downtown, the community’s residents have easy access to everything the city offers. Avita of Needham was the area’s first dedicated memory care residence and maintains a strong reputation for exceptional care today. 

What makes Avita of Needham stand out?

Surrounded by comfortable, fulfilling environments and compassionate, nurturing staff, residents at Avita live truly well-rounded lives. From the community’s life enrichment programming to their daily meals, they tend to each aspect of an individual’s daily routine with total attention to detail. 

With their monthly fees, residents get all-inclusive access to the following services and amenities: 

• Educational opportunities (lectures, speakers, etc.)
• Health and wellness programs
• Access to staff 24-hours a day
• Housekeeping and apartment maintenance
• Community dining rooms with beautiful appointments
• Secured courtyards with gardens and areas for meditation
• On-site beauty salon and barbershop
• Access to the ‘Retreat Stay Program’
• Computer and internet access
• Personal laundry assistance
• Engaging life enrichment programming activities daily
• Three meals per day, plus snacks and beverages
• Transportation services to nearby doctors offices, stores, and more

Meals play a vital role in daily life at Avita of Needham, prepared courtesy of the community’s dedicated culinary staff. Professional chefs work closely with nearby farms, orchards, and vineyards to source the highest-quality, freshest ingredients possible. Using savory veggies, freshly-butchered meat, and more, they craft recipes residents love. 

• Residents enjoy meals with their friends and peers, thanks to the community’s communal dining rooms
• Culinary staff prepare new choices each day for residents to enjoy, giving them endless options to try during their stay

If residents want to enjoy any of the local fare, they are welcome to join friends on a group outing to any nearby restaurant

The scheduled transportation services are another major attraction for incoming Avita of Needham residents, taking the stress out of getting around. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia make driving challenging – even dangerous – for many individuals. Scheduled transportation takes the stress out of getting around, from doctor’s offices to grocery stores and more. 

Along with scheduled transportation services, Avita of Needham provides various group outing opportunities, including planned events and surprise field trips. Popular destinations for the community’s residents during their outings include: 

• The Cutler Park Reservation
• Volante Farms
• Charles River Peninsula
• Elm Bank
• The Brook Farm Historic Site
• Needham Town Forest
• The Hemlock Gorge Reservation

With a truly unique approach to holistic care and comprehensive programming, Avita makes providing quality life enrichment programming a priority. The community gives residents access to daily opportunities for fun and engagement, suiting their individual interests and personal needs. 

Courtesy of the community’s STAR Club (Sharp Thinking, Active Residents), exciting opportunities at Avita may include: 

• Tai Chi and Yoga programs
• Nutritional classes, led by the community’s culinary experts
• Book club and library meetings
• Daily exercise groups
• Craft Corner
• Brain Gym
• Walking Club
• Museum outings
• Multi-Generational Music
• Calling all Cooks (cooking classes)
• Weights and Waists
• Exploring Sculpture Programs
• Speaker and lectures series 
• Student Mentor Programs

At Avita of Needham, incoming residents can choose from various spacious floor plans to accommodate their personal needs. Each apartment is designed to maximize each resident’s safety and comfort, creating a secure environment where they can live with total peace of mind. 

Each unit features amenities like: 

• Private bathrooms
• Ample closet space
• Showers
• Sinks

Residents can live alone or with a companion, depending on their personal preferences and their budget. 

With consistently raving reviews, Avita of Needham is one of the most highly-rated memory care communities in the area. Residents and their families praise the residence for its holistic approach to long term care, saying they loved the following about their experience: 

• The community’s common areas are clean and enticing, creating comfortable spaces for residents to socialize
• The rooms are spacious and kept clean thanks to attentive housekeepers
• Devotional services are available for residents to practice their faith on-site
• Residents love the community’s various activities and events
• The community is always kept very clean

Families can learn everything they need to know about Avita of Needham by touring the community. Touring the residence is the perfect way to see everything it offers, giving guests a chance to ask the knowledgable staff questions about the Avita experience. 

To schedule a tour of the community, please use the link above.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the address of Avita of Needham?

Avita of Needham is located at: 

880 Greendale Avenue

Needham, MA 02492

Q: What services and amenities does Avita of Needham provide?

Avita of Needham provides a wide range of services and amenities designed to help residents live their lives to the fullest during their memory loss journey. With all-inclusive monthly rent, residents get access to following at no extra charge: 

• Linen services
• Three daily meals
• Scheduled transportation 
• Weekly housekeeping services
• Medication management
• Personal care (up to 60 minutes per day)
• Personal laundry assistance
• Premium community features and social programs

For a comprehensive list of the community’s services and amenities, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: What levels of care does Avita of Needham provide?

Avita of Needham is a dedicated memory care community. Their long-term care services are tailored for residents who need help living with memory loss and are mainly suitable for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. 

The community’s services and amenities do not include independent living, standard assisted living, or skilled nursing care. If residents need skilled nursing care, they can arrange it with a third-party caregiver. 

For more information, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: How much does Avita of Needham cost?

The cost of care at Avita varies for each resident, depending on their care needs and their accommodations. For a personalized quote, please use the link above to get pricing. 

Q: Is Avita of Needham pet-friendly?

Yes – small pets are welcome at Avita of Needham. To learn more, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: How can I pay for Avita of Needham’s Alzheimer’s care programs?

Living with Alzheimer’s means getting the proper care is important. Many families are concerned about paying for long-term care, but it doesn’t have to be as challenging as it seems, thanks to the financial resources available for senior care. 

For example, long-term care insurance can be a viable way to pay for dementia care. Veteran’s Benefits and senior housing Medicaid waivers are additional financial aid options. 

However, as the community is not licensed as a skilled nursing facility, residents may not use their Medicare plan to pay for room and board at Avita of Needham. 

For more information about paying for senior housing and memory support in Massachusetts, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

There are 29 hospitals within 25 miles of Avita of Needham – Memory Care. The two closest hospitals are Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham which is 1.7 miles away and Brigham And Women’S Faulkner Hospital which is 4.1 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Avita of Needham – Memory Care are:

• Pool
• Social Outings
• Clubs & Communities
• Outdoor Areas
• Beauty & Barber