When moving to independent living at NewBridge on the Charles, residents pay an entrance fee similar to the cost of a comparable home in the area, which is then 90% refundable to them or their estate when leaving the community.
Additionally, residents pay a monthly fee that covers the services and amenities that NewBridge on the Charles provides, including:
- Monthly dining credits for meals in Centro, Copper Beech Room, Nosh, as well as guest meals, take-out meals, and catering
- Weekly housekeeping
- Utilities including heat, air conditioning, electricity, water, basic cable television, high-speed wireless internet, sewer and trash collection, landscaping, lawn maintenance, and snow removal
- 24-hour security staff
- Electronic rapid response network for fire, medical, and other emergencies
- Scheduled transportation
- Medical appointment transportation within a five-mile radius and to Newton-Wellesley Hospital
- Campus shuttle service
- Fitness and aquatic centers (both with rehabilitation capabilities)
- Concierge services
- Business center services
- Reserved parking
- Cultural, social, fitness, recreation, educational, and spiritual programs
- Vitalize 360 wellness coaching
- Clinic wellness services and programs
Medically-qualified residents may elect to take advantage of the NewBridge on the Charles Modified Life Care Plan. By paying an increased entrance fee, residents with the Modified Life Care Plan have peace of mind knowing their ongoing care costs, should they move to assisted living or long-term chronic care at NewBridge, will be significantly reduced.
Our finance director routinely provides confidential consultations to potential residents who are wondering if a move to NewBridge on the Charles may be financially feasible. To learn more about independent living costs at NewBridge on the Charles, please contact our retirement counselors at 781-859-3090.
