Cottages

The cottages at NewBridge offer luxury senior living with all the privacy of a single-family home.

A cottage residence at NewBridge on the Charles sits on a corner lot with lush landscaping, large windows, a stone chimney, wooden façade, and two-car garage.

Enjoy an active, independent lifestyle as part of the cottage community at NewBridge on the Charles. The lush neighborhood of 50 private cottages is within walking distance to the community center; campus transportation is also provided. If you choose to drive to the community center, you’ll have your own underground parking spot reserved.

Choose from one of three cottage floor plans; some with a lower level, loft, or both, increasing the living space up to 2,700 square feet. Each cottage home features a private one- or two-car garage, two or two-and-a-half bathrooms, full laundry, walk-in closet, and screened-in porches.

Living in our cottage community, you’ll have easy access to a private clubhouse space, tennis court, putting green, and walking trails as well as our canoe and kayak launch on the Charles River with convenient boat storage.

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And So Much More

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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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