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Residential Amenities

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The Cambridge Homes is housed in a 100-year-old, renovated Georgian brick building with the charm of an earlier era. It offers residents spacious private apartments, welcoming community rooms and a lovely garden terrace. The relaxed ambience is evident in the sunny greenhouse room with thriving plants and the living room with its comfortable couches and grandfather clock. Antiques, paintings, wood paneling and fireplaces throughout the residence maintain the historic character of the 1899 building.

Community Features

Formal parlor with fireplace
Living room with plantation shutters overlooking the garden
Private dining room for special occasions
Cozy library opening onto a sun porch
Exercise room with state-of-the-art Kaiser equipment
Large community room
Indoor "greenhouse" room with sink, tiled window sills and comfortable wicker furniture
Private office for physician visits
Beauty/barber salon
Lovely landscaped grounds & patio
Sprinkler system

Apartment Features

Studio and one-bedroom apartments in a wide variety of floor plans
Kitchenettes
Full baths with built-in linen closets
Walk-in showers with fold-down padded seats and safety grab bars
Individual climate control
24-hour emergency response system
Telephone, cable TV & internet hook-up
Window shades
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Separate clothes and guest/coat closets

Photo Tour

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A Socially Active Community

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:27:56 -0500

Lisa Lambert
Social Program Director

Residents plan their day to the fullest by selecting from a wide array of activities and enjoying entertaining and educational events. Our Social Program, developed with resident input, offers many opportunities for residents to spend time with each other, pursue individual interests, and host their families and friends at our special gatherings.

A variety of programs address all of the needs that every person has -- social, physical, spiritual and intellectual. Our activities are not developed to keep people busy - they are designed to nurture and inspire. How residents decide to spend their days is always a personal individual choice, respected by our staff.

Here are a few examples of the many activities you'll find in our community.

Live musical entertainment
Shopping, dining & sightseeing excursions
Intergenerational programs
Daily exercise classes including strength training
Spiritual discussion group & opportunities for worship
Social gatherings, parties & seasonal events
Educational programs
Weekly current event group discussions
Play-reading and poetry workshops
Painting, cooking & computer classes
Gardening - indoors and outdoors
Cinema feature and card games

Our Annual Development Report provides an overview of life at The Cambridge Homes and highlights the stories of several residents.

Services

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The Cambridge Homes is a monthly rental community offering Independent and Assisted Living. Our supportive services, delivered with care and compassion, enhance residents' independence and dignity and provide peace of mind for residents and their families. We offer a range of accomodations and service packages. Specific monthly rates depend upon the size and location of the apartment, as well as service options chosen by the resident. Please call for information about our all-inclusive monthly rates. Families appreciate that our community does not have any hidden charges or surprise fees.

Lifestyle Amenities & Services

Three delicious meals prepared daily by our chef & served by wait staff
A full program of social, educational, cultural & spiritual activities
Scheduled group outings in our private van
Weekly apartment housekeeping & daily trash removal
Weekly laundering of towels & bed linens (washers & dryers available for personal use)
Full use of indoor & outdoor community areas
Maintenance of building & grounds

Personal Care & Wellness Services

Access to on-site trained personal care staff 24 hours a day
Medication management assistance
Personal care assistance (help with showering, dressing & personal hygiene)
Personalized Wellness Care Plan
24-hour personal emergency response system in every apartment
Semiannual health assessments by a registered nurse
Wellness Program, including exercise classes to improve strength & balance

Additional Services Available

We also offer personal laundry services, housekeeping beyond once a week, guest meals, tray service, and more. Please ask for a full listing of additional available services and their fees. The following services are provided by outside vendors and rates are established by the providers.

Hairdressing & barber services
Dry cleaning services (pick up & delivery)
Pharmacy delivery service
Private telephone, cable TV & internet service
Third-party healthcare services, including temporary agency skilled nursing,
podiatry, physical therapy & occupational therapy

Testimonials

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:28:41 -0500

"The Cambridge Homes is impeccably maintained. I have a garden here and I like the view of the greenery outside my apartment. The staff and residents are agreeable, nice and helpful people. The restoration of the building was very well done. "

- Carol Johnson, Resident

"There are great people here! I particularly enjoy Play Reading and I formed a bridge group that plays weekly. I think the food is great. The Friends (volunteers) are terrific and are very devoted to The Homes."

- Don Wetmore, Resident

"I have been very happy here. I participate in new activities, such as exercise on the Keiser machines, as well as the group class. I've learned to play bridge and I take long walks in the garden. I would recommend The Cambridge Homes to anyone."

- Sydney Leonard, Resident

"From educational lectures to musical programs to our poetry group session there is always something of interest going on -- and great people to share it with. I especially enjoy the exercise programs which are varied and lots of fun."

- Resident Max Hall, writer, with his daughter Judy Hall, Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University

"A nice feeling of privacy combined with friendship is the essence of The Homes. I also love the location - right next to Mt. Auburn Hospital and close to the park and river with easy access to public transportation and my former neighbors!"

- Resident Joan Michaels

Our Annual Development Report provides an overview of life at The Cambridge Homes and highlights the stories of several residents.

Application Form

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:47:15 -0500

Click here to print out our Application for Residency. Please fax or mail the completed application to the attention of Helene Quinn, Executive Director.

Mailing Address:
The Cambridge Homes
360 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02138

Phone: 617-876-0369
Fax: 617-876-6432
Email: info@thecambridgehomes.org (Helene Quinn, Executive Director)

Thank you for your interest in our community!

Contact Us

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:29:38 -0500

To arrange a private tour, call or email Helene Quinn, Executive Director.

Phone: 617-876-0369
Fax: 617-876-6432
Email: info@thecambridgehomes.org

Helene Quinn Bio: - Read More

To print our Application for Residency, click here. Please fax or mail to Helene Quinn. Thank you for your interest in our community!

Directions

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:30:05 -0500

The Cambridge Homes is conveniently located at 360 Mount Auburn Street, adjacent to Mount Auburn Hospital at the intersection with Fresh Pond Parkway. The Homes is less than a mile west of Harvard Square.

It is well served by public transportation. The 71 and 73 bus, which stop in front of The Homes, continuously service Mount Auburn Street. They originate at Harvard Square's MBTA station.

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