Neville Place Assisted Living in Cambridge, MA offers a unique blend of personalized assisted living and dedicated memory support for seniors in a serene yet vibrant setting. Nestled just off the Fresh Pond rotary, Neville Place benefits from its convenient city location while enjoying peaceful, wooded surroundings that overlook Fresh Pond itself. The site is distinguished by its rich heritage as an “urban jewel,” originally designed by the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Expansive grounds, mature woodlands, community gardens, and a public walking path along the perimeter of Fresh Pond all contribute to a tranquil and engaging environment for residents.
Residents at Neville Place benefit from a full continuum of care within the larger Neville Communities campus, which also includes Neville Center, a skilled nursing facility providing both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. Neville Place features the Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®, a specialized program designed for individuals living with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease, ensuring tailored care, attention, and meaningful social engagement. This residential neighborhood is carefully designed to foster dignity, comfort, and connections for residents managing memory-related conditions.
With a mission to ensure high-quality, compassionate, and affordable care for older adults, Neville Place exemplifies a longstanding commitment to serving the Cambridge community. As a development of Neville Communities, Inc., a nonprofit organization, the campus operates with the goal of maintaining access to senior living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing for today’s residents and future generations. Affordability is achieved through a thoughtful blend of capital subsidies, public reimbursement, and private contributions, ensuring that excellence in care remains accessible.
The leadership of Neville Place is represented through a dedicated Board of Directors, with members from various Cambridge organizations, keeping the focus on community-oriented governance and oversight. Thoughtful amenities such as visitor parking, located conveniently next to the building, make family visits easy despite the challenges often associated with Cambridge parking.
Neville Place is recognized for its commitment to specialized dementia care, evidenced by its receipt of the Purple Flag for Dementia Accreditation™️. This accolade acknowledges adherence to a comprehensive set of practice recommendations designed to improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia. Furthermore, Neville Place demonstrates inclusivity and understanding by achieving the Platinum accreditation level from SAGECare, confirming that a significant majority of staff have been trained to address the unique needs, cultures, and concerns of LGBTQ older adults. With all these elements combined, Neville Place stands as a leading choice for those seeking assisted living and memory care services in Cambridge, offering both outstanding care and a thoughtfully designed living experience.
