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Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:47:51 -0500

A Historic Residence

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:19:56 -0500

Neville Place is housed in a renovated 1928 stately brick building overlooking Fresh Pond in Cambridge, MA. The community features 71 apartments, a variety of comfortably furnished community rooms, and lovely landscaped grounds and patio.

Community Features

Formal entryway with fireplace
Living room & several parlors
Country Kitchen
Main dining room & private dining room
The John A.P. Good Library
Sunroom furnished in wicker
Large community room
Art gallery
Beauty/barber salon
Mailroom with private mailboxes
Garden terrace with patio
Easy access to walking trail around Fresh Pond
Sprinkler system
Handrails
Elevators on each wing

Apartment Features

Spacious studio and 1 BR apartments
Kitchenettes
Full baths
Walk-in showers with built-in seats & safety grab bars
Individual climate control
24-hour emergency response system
Oversized windows & lovely views
Telephone, cable TV & internet hook-up
Window treatments
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Generous closet space

Photo Tour

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An Enriched Quality of Life for Seniors with Memory Loss

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:20:37 -0500

Our Memory Support Neighborhood offers a gentle and secure environment for individuals with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Residents’ needs are addressed with compassion by staff professionally trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Our goals are to enhance residents’ existing strengths and skills and to minimize limitations through “failure-free” therapeutic activities and services. Daily activities are based on the concept of creating pleasant days. Each resident’s Wellness Care Plan is developed in cooperation with family and reflects the resident’s interests, hobbies and professional skills before the onset of the impairment. This approach, with strong family involvement, helps residents maintain their individuality, independence and dignity.

A Family Partnership

Our innovative programming, expert compassionate staff and homelike environment offer individuals with memory loss the best quality of life and their family’s peace of mind. We recognize that the effects of Alzheimer’s disease are far-reaching. We encourage family involvement in developing their loved one’s Wellness Care Plan and we provide on-going services to family members including regular conferences, support group meetings, educational programs and a resource library.

A Socially Active Community

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:21:07 -0500

Sue Bowdridge
Social Program Director

Residents plan their day to the fullest by selecting from a wide array of activities and enjoying entertaining and educational events. Our Social Program, developed with resident input, offers many opportunities for residents to spend time with each other, pursue individual interests, and host their families and friends at our special gatherings.

A variety of programs address all of the needs that every person has -- social, physical, spiritual and intellectual. Our activities are not developed to keep people busy - they are designed to nurture and inspire. How residents decide to spend their days is always a personal individual choice, respected by our staff.

Here are a few examples of the many activities you'll find in our community.

Musical entertainment
Shopping, dining & sightseeing excursions
Intergenerational programs with local schools & scout troops
Daily exercise classes & walking club
Spiritual discussion group & opportunities for worship
Social gatherings, parties & seasonal events
Resident men's & women's clubs
Educational programs & current event group discussions
Painting, cooking & computer classes
Gardening
Cinema feature, bridge, bingo, poker, games & trivia

Our Services & Amenities Option

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Neville Place is a monthly rental community offering Assisted Living and state-of-the-art Memory Support Care. Our supportive services, delivered with care and compassion, enhance residents' independence and dignity and provide peace of mind for residents and their families. We offer a range of accomodations and service packages. Specific monthly rates depend upon the size and location of the apartment, as well as service options chosen by the resident. Please call for information about our all-inclusive monthly rates. Families appreciate that our community does not have any hidden charges or surprise fees.

Lifestyle Amenities & Services

Delicious meals prepared daily by our chef & served by wait staff
A full program of social, educational, cultural & spiritual activities
Scheduled group outings
Weekly apartment housekeeping & daily trash removal
Weekly laundering of towels & bed linens (washers & dryers available for personal use)
Full use of indoor & outdoor community areas
Maintenance of building & grounds

Personal Care & Wellness Services

Access to on-site trained personal care staff 24 hours a day
Medication management assistance
Personal care assistance (help with showering, dressing & personal hygiene)
Personalized Wellness Care Plan
24-hour personal emergency response system in every apartment
Semiannual health assessments by a registered nurse
Wellness Program, including exercise classes to improve strength & balance

Comprehensive Memory Support Services

Dedicated, experienced professional Program Director
24-hour trained personal care staff with high staff-to-resident ratios
Personalized Wellness Care Plan developed by interdisciplinary team
Assistance with personal care, including leisurely bathing and dressing
Self-administered medication management
Family-style dining with meal choices incorporating healthy foods and delicious recipes
Daily bed making and housekeeping services
Weekly laundry service
Comprehensive enrichment activities program with a wide variety of structured daily activities, including exercise, seven days a week
On-site Wellness Programs, including exercise classes
Supervised outings with transportation provided
Caregiver support groups and regular meetings with family members

Additional Services Available

We also offer personal laundry services, housekeeping beyond once a week, guest meals, tray service, and more. Please ask for a full listing of additional available services and their fees. The following services are provided by outside vendors and rates are established by the providers.

Hairdressing & barber services
Dry cleaning services (pick up & delivery)
Pharmacy delivery service
Private telephone, cable TV & internet service
Third-party healthcare services, including temporary agency skilled
nursing, podiatry, physical therapy & occupational therapy

Testimonials

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:22:24 -0500

"Neville Place is right in the area that I grew up in, so it was a natural choice. I love the musical entertainment; the day goes by so quickly. I have recommended Neville Place to some friends; it is nice living and everyone is so friendly here."

- Mildred McCarthy

"I enjoy our patio garden and watching all the different birds we attract with our many bird feeders. We are right in the middle of Cambridge but it's like living in the countryside."

- Ann Piepol, resident

"I love living at Neville Place! The location on Fresh Pond is beautiful, the food here is excellent and the personal care providers are so good to me. It's like one big family."

- Agnes Dillon, resident

Application form

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:53:38 -0500

Click here to print out our Application for Residency. Please fax or mail the completed application to the attention of Jamie McWilliam, Executive Director.

Mailing Address:
Neville Place at Fresh Pond
650 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02138

Phone: 617-497-8700
Fax: 617-497-4440
Email: info@nevilleplace.org (Jamie McWilliam, Executive Director)

Thank you for your interest in our community!

Contact Us

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:23:09 -0500

To arrange a private tour, call or email Jamie McWilliam, Executive Director.

Phone: 617-497-8700
Fax: 617-497-4440
Email: info@nevilleplace.org

Click here to print our Application for Residency.

Jamie McWilliam Bio:

Directions

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:23:28 -0500

From Points South & East

Take Memorial Drive to Fresh Pond Parkway. At the first rotary stay left on Fresh Pond Parkway. At the second rotary, go left onto Concord Avenue. At the first light across from Moulton Street, take a left into the driveway for Neville Place.

From Points North & West

Take Route 2 to the Alewife Brook Parkway. At the first rotary, take a right onto Concord Avenue. At the first light across from Moulton Street, take a left into the driveway for Neville Place.

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