Neville Place is an assisted living and memory care facility located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the Neville campus near Fresh Pond. This community provides residential care and support for older adults who benefit from assistance with daily living activities, along with specialized memory support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility offers both private and shared accommodations in a secure environment designed to meet a variety of needs as residents’ conditions change over time.
The care services at Neville Place focus primarily on assisted living and memory care. Residents receive personal support with activities of daily living, including some physical assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. The memory care program is specifically structured for individuals with cognitive impairment, featuring secured living areas and spaces designed to promote safety, comfort, and orientation. The community incorporates physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as podiatry services, to address residents’ comprehensive health needs. Diabetes management and incontinence care are available, with nursing oversight provided for medication management and administration. Staff members are trained to support individuals with mild cognitive impairment and more advanced dementia, ensuring prompt assistance and ongoing monitoring.
Medical support at Neville Place includes coordination with outside healthcare providers, and in specific cases, collaboration can extend to local hospitals such as Saint Louis University Hospital if needed. Residents have access to ambulatory care, and wellness programming includes fitness classes and yoga/chair yoga options, supporting both physical and cognitive well-being. Amenities on-site include a barber and beauty salon, outdoor walking paths, and multiple social clubs and community engagement opportunities for residents to connect and participate in recreational activities.
The facility features a secured community environment to provide peace of mind for residents with memory loss, and all services are delivered in English. To promote active lifestyles and socialization, Neville Place facilitates clubs and group activities, offering a sense of belonging and community.
Complimentary transportation services are offered to residents for both medical and non-medical purposes. This includes scheduled rides to medical appointments or off-site activities, assisting residents in maintaining routines and social connections beyond the community grounds.
Resident and family reviews generally reflect positive experiences regarding the staff’s responsiveness, caring attitude, and commitment to resident engagement and well-being. Families appreciate the facility’s low-income housing programs and capacity to adapt care to residents’ changing needs. However, a small number of reviews report concerns, including inconsistent staff professionalism, issues with cleanliness on particular floors, and isolated lapses in compassion or communication, particularly outside the primary assisted living area. There have also been isolated incidents involving concerns about conduct and privacy issues. While most feedback emphasizes respectful treatment and a welcoming environment, these reviews indicate that Neville Place, like many care facilities, may have variability in its service delivery, suggesting an ongoing need for oversight and quality improvement. As of early 2024, there have been no major renovations or developments reported, and the community continues to focus on its established individualized care approach and broad activity offerings.
Costs at this community start at $1,970 and range up to $12,395. The average price in the community is $7,182, which is less than the average price in the area of $7,867. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
