Neville Place

My sister Edna was at Neville Place for 8 years. Initially she was reluctant to make that transition from independent-living to assisted living but within a few months she began to see the benefits of living in this energizing and culturally engaging community and she began to thrive. She participated in many of the activities including drumming, chair yoga, sing-alongs and cooking workshops. Neville Place became her second home. She appreciated all the staff that became part of her “extended” family. She passed on July 20th surrounded by a loving and supportive community. Thank you, Neville Place, for the outstanding care you offered my sister and for extending your support to Edna's family when she passed.

Neville Place has helped create a happy and warm home for a close friend. He moved there three months ago and the staff team has helped him settle in and find his comfort zone. He loves the food and meals are his social high points. Couldn’t imagine a better place for him!

When I was looking for an assisted living community in the Cambridge area that would be a good fit for my mother, I took note that Neville Place at Fresh Pond had both strong reviews online and a positive reputation locally. Our experience with Neville Place, from tours and the application process to move in and adjustment, has certainly confirmed that initial impression. The Executive Director, Francesca Mei, and her team have been kind and helpful at each step of the journey to move my mother here from Western MA. My mother has lived at Neville Place for nearly three months now, and with the support of the staff has adjusted well. She often comments positively on the food, which is healthy and efficiently served in a restaurant style dining room. Neville Place also has a wide range of activities to keep her socially engaged, from arts and crafts to word games and other puzzles that strengthen her cognition. In a high cost of living area such as Cambridge, it is notable that the majority of rooms are set aside for low and moderate income applicants at a reduced rate due to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. This was crucial in our case, since it made it possible financially to move my mother very close to where I live while still ensuring that she receives needed care, which has been great for both of us. It is also comforting to me that different levels of care are available that allow residents to remain on site as their needs change, including a memory care unit. Neville Place has a strong sense of community, and also feels well integrated with the surrounding neighborhood due to visits from local students, a shopping center within walking distance, and close proximity to public transportation. Overall, finding and becoming part of this community has been an unexpected gift for my mother and me in an otherwise challenging time. It is truly a hidden gem.

My brother has been at Neville Place for almost one month. He loves it here and is doing very well. The assisted living is in a tastefully renovated historic building, unlike any modern facility you might expect. The meals are healthful, delicious, and beautifully presented in a sun-filled dining room with enormous windows overlooking the woods and nearby Fresh Pond. There is always some activity going on, and the residents enjoy a nice camaraderie. I would highly recommend Neville Place to anyone looking for assisted living.