New Bridge On The Charles in Dedham, MA, is a premier senior living community managed by Hebrew SeniorLife, renowned for its commitment to excellence in senior care and innovative aging research. Nestled on a picturesque 162-acre campus along the Charles River, the community offers a tranquil, park-like environment featuring walking trails, landscaped gardens, and scenic outdoor spaces that encourage residents to enjoy nature and stay active.
The community provides a true continuum of care, allowing residents to transition seamlessly between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term skilled nursing as their needs evolve. Independent living residents enjoy spacious, modern apartments with contemporary finishes, full kitchens, and access to a variety of services, including housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation. The assisted living program offers customized support with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, with care plans developed in collaboration with residents and their families. In addition to standard assisted living services, New Bridge On The Charles is equipped to accommodate individuals with specialized needs, including podiatry services, diabetes management, and support for those experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health issues.
Memory care at New Bridge On The Charles is provided in a secure, thoughtfully designed environment, utilizing evidence-based approaches to support those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents benefit from structured routines, therapeutic activities, and a highly trained staff focused on promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life. The long-term skilled nursing center is nationally recognized for its high standards of clinical care, offering 24-hour nursing, rehabilitation therapies, and palliative care services for individuals with complex medical conditions.
As an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, New Bridge On The Charles provides residents with access to cutting-edge geriatric healthcare and rehabilitation services. Onsite physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists specialize in senior health, and the community participates in clinical research and innovative care programs that reflect the latest best practices in aging and wellness.
Amenities at New Bridge On The Charles are extensive and designed to promote a vibrant, engaging lifestyle. Residents enjoy gourmet dining experiences in multiple venues, including a formal restaurant, casual café, and private dining rooms for family gatherings. The campus features a state-of-the-art fitness center with personal trainers, an indoor heated pool, a library, art studios, and a fully equipped performance auditorium hosting concerts, lectures, and cultural events. Additional amenities include a beauty salon and barbershop, computer center, woodworking shop, and intergenerational programs with the nearby Rashi School, fostering connections between residents and local students.
A robust calendar of activities keeps residents active and engaged, offering fitness classes, lifelong learning opportunities, creative arts workshops, music therapy, gardening clubs, and community outings to local attractions, museums, and theaters. Spiritual and religious services reflect the community’s roots in Jewish tradition while welcoming residents of all faiths and backgrounds.
Accommodations are thoughtfully appointed, ranging from private apartments in independent and assisted living to comfortable suites in memory care and skilled nursing areas. Many residences offer scenic views of the surrounding woodlands or the Charles River, and all are designed with safety and accessibility in mind, featuring emergency call systems and barrier-free layouts.
Unique to New Bridge On The Charles is its integration of wellness, culture, and lifelong learning, supported by partnerships with leading academic and healthcare institutions. Residents benefit from onsite educational lectures, health screenings, and coordinated specialty care, all within a welcoming and inclusive community dedicated to supporting every stage of the aging journey.
