George Klavens
Apr 2026
I feel very fortunate to be a member of the Newbridge community. It’s hard for me to imagine living in a better place, at this stage of my life.
NewBridge on the Charles
7000 Great Meadow Road
4(80 ratings)
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 48
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 48
- Campus setting
- 162-acre intergenerational campus with on-site school
- On-site medical care
- Full-time primary medical practice on campus
- Community connection
- Residents mentor K-8 students from Rashi School
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What Families Think
NewBridge on the Charles is a large, amenity-rich continuing care community on a shared campus with a K-8 school, drawing praise from residents and visitors for its beautiful setting and active social life. However, one detailed account describes serious short-staffing and neglect during a rehab stay, raising real concerns about hands-on care quality at busy times.
The Good
- Beautiful, well-run campus setting
- Rich cultural programming: art, music, lectures
- Intergenerational mentoring with on-site K-8 school
- Residents report strong sense of community
- On-site skilled nursing and primary medical practice
The Bad
- One detailed report of severe understaffing and neglect during rehab
- Family dining limited to separate cafeteria-style area, not main dining room
- No published pricing information available
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About NewBridge on the Charles
NewBridge on the Charles is a skilled nursing facility and continuing care retirement community located in Dedham, Massachusetts, offering a wide range of care options and residence styles for older adults on a 162-acre intergenerational campus.
The community provides a full continuum of health services, including on-site skilled nursing care and a full-time primary medical practice. Residents have access to comprehensive wellness programs, fitness facilities, and health care services designed to support aging in place.
NewBridge features an extensive array of amenities and programming across its campus, including an art studio, library, fitness center, and performance spaces. The community displays 1,000 pieces of original artwork throughout its grounds and offers enrichment through live performances by professional musicians, lectures by respected academics, visits from notable authors, and lifelong learning opportunities. Residents benefit from the intergenerational campus setting, which includes the Rashi School and provides opportunities for residents to mentor students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
The 162-acre campus is situated on the Dedham and Needham line and emphasizes connection and community among residents through organized social activities, dining experiences, and shared spaces designed to foster friendships and intellectual engagement.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4overall · 80 ratings combined
4★ on Google (80)
Bernie Pucker
Apr 2026
If you need rehab a very beautiful setting and well run place.
Irene Wachsler
Dec 2025
The facility is very short-staffed. My Mom had hip surgery. The next day, she was sent to Newbridge for Rehab (Wednesday, early afternoon). Intake was done on Friday morning. Also, my Mom needed two people to help her get out of bed to use the commode. The staff (PCAs & nurse) refused to help my Mom get out of bed. The staff put an adult diaper on my Mom and placed a towel between her legs. They didn't even bother to use a commercially available catheter like PureWick. On Wednesday night, after my Mom had peed in the bed, a PCA told me I had to leave the room, otherwise she would not change my Mom / clean her up. She also yelled at my Mom to get up. (Mom couldn't get up on her own...) While I was standing outside of her room, I heard my Mom screaming in pain. I can't assess the physical/ occupational therapy as my Mom is no longer (and won't be returning) to Newbridge. UPDATE - The staff DID NOT ATTEMPT to contact me.
Kevin Driscoll
Jul 2025
Beautiful building, super staff, awesome audience! We were honored to return to the Hebrew Senior Living New Bridge on the Charles Assisted Living facility with our 7/23/25 one hour Musical Ventriloquist Comedy Senior show. Hanukkah Howie was our featured entertainer singing the 1961 Ben E. King hit "Soul Man". Chelsea The Chimpanzee and I performed the Lady Gaga and Sting rendition of "Stand By Me" because I stand by my puppets who do all the work. Special thanks to Irina and Bonnie in Activities and a sincere thank you to the residents Steve and Linda who volunteered to be our HUMAN DUMMIES, wear our male and female ventriloquist face masks, and help us sing our original "No Bully Zone". No, they did not sing together at the same time, we're not that good!
Mark T Goobs
Jul 2025
Well run, positive aging experience with progressive health options. Wish there were more family oriented opportunities and events. Visiting my mom for a meal, for example, can be challenging because you can't just join for the normal restaurant you have to be secluded into this family meal buffet area which has more of a cafeteria quality than a home quality. Let the families join the residents in the main dining room please!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does NewBridge on the Charles offer?
NewBridge on the Charles offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is NewBridge on the Charles located?
NewBridge on the Charles is located at 7000 Great Meadow Road in Dedham, Massachusetts.
What do families say about NewBridge on the Charles?
NewBridge on the Charles is a large, amenity-rich continuing care community on a shared campus with a K-8 school, drawing praise from residents and visitors for its beautiful setting and active social life. However, one detailed account describes serious short-staffing and neglect during a rehab stay, raising real concerns about hands-on care quality at busy times.
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