Independent Living Apartments

Our most popular option, apartment living at NewBridge on the Charles includes choice of one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

An exterior view of NewBridge on the Charles independent living apartment buildings, which connect to the community center and overlook a large garden courtyard.

With 20 different floor plans ranging from nearly 1,000 square feet to just over 2,000 square feet, there is no shortage of well-appointed apartment choices. All apartments are located in close proximity to the action, either in a wing of the Shapiro Community Center or in two adjoining buildings. And each residence features generous closets, gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, full-size washer/dryer units, expansive windows, underground parking, and secure storage spaces. Two-bedroom units have two bathrooms; one-bedrooms have one-and-a-half. Most apartments also feature screened-in porches and many have gas fireplaces.

Apartment Styles and Sample Floor Plans

And Much More

A NewBridge on the Charles resident sits and reads a magazine in a contemporary library with ample seating and open shelving for books and periodicals.

Everything You Need

Independent Living Amenities

Independent living residents of NewBridge on the Charles have access to exclusive amenities including the Centro restaurant, a vast resident-run library, indoor pool, spa, art studio, and putting green.

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Let Us Take Care of It

Independent Living Resident Services

Enjoy the pleasures of luxury living—and let us take care of the little things. From our concierge to housekeeping, home maintenance, and transportation services, our team has you covered. 

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An older man is seen by a Harvard Medical School-affiliated health care provider as part of the on-site health care services offered at NewBridge on the Charles.

Harvard Medical School-Affiliated

On-Site Health Care

Residents of NewBridge on the Charles have priority access to a full continuum of on-site, Harvard Medical School-affiliated health care including primary care, in-home care, post-acute care, long-term chronic care, and hospice care.

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Every Day Offers Something New

Community Life

Living at NewBridge on the Charles means enjoying world-class arts and cultural events, high-level lifelong learning opportunities, and the friendship of fascinating neighbors.

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