Avita of Needham
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Needham, MA
Avita of Needham
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Needham, MA
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Overview of Avita of Needham
Avita of Needham is a 62-bed memory care community located at 880 Greendale Avenue in Needham, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Norfolk County, the facility specializes in care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Respite stays are also available.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source data, and the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Records indicate that no civil money penalties or payment denials have been imposed by CMS within the past three years.
The community features eight confirmed amenities, including secure interior courtyards, sunrooms, screen porches, and a salon. The property is equipped with communal living rooms, entertainment spaces, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The dining program provides three daily meals served in neighborhood dining spaces or a private dining room. Programming includes culinary and creative activities such as arts and cooking-based memory engagement. Specific staffing ratios and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data.
This environment suits families seeking dedicated memory care with an emphasis on structured, creative, and culinary programming. Families evaluating Avita of Needham should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, pricing, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.
62-bed community Rank #204 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 204th out of 276 homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #446 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th out of 490 homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
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Low Income Rooms
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
62 units
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Fax(781) 444-2822
Dining
Porch
Sun Room
Courtyard
Live Entertainment
Salon
Wi-Fi
Well-Appointed Living Rooms
Entertainment & Program Spaces
Specific ProgramsRespite Stay Program, Signature Programs, Senior Green, Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Artists in Residence, Cooking Up Memories
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Needham's city center to Avita of Needham's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| Heights Crossing Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Brockton | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
94
Rank
#94 / 276 | Yes | 21 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
53
Rank
#184 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | A | Yes | No |
| NewBridge on the Charles | AL IL MC | Dedham | 87
Facility
87
MA AVG
94
Rank
#138 / 276 | Yes | 36 |
8
Facility
8
MA AVG
53
Rank
#477 / 490 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17
Facility
17
MA AVG
22
Rank
#118 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Brookdale Cape Cod | AL MC | Hyannis | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
94
Rank
#156 / 276 | Yes | 20 |
32
Facility
32
MA AVG
53
Rank
#348 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#62 / 181 | A+ | Yes | No |
| Avita of Needham | AL MC | Needham | 62
Facility
62
MA AVG
94
Rank
#204 / 276 | Yes | - |
13
Facility
13
MA AVG
53
Rank
#446 / 490 | - | - | - | No | - |
| The Commons in Lincoln | AL IL MC NH SNF | Lincoln | 32
Facility
32
MA AVG
94
Rank
#268 / 276 | Yes | - |
5
Facility
5
MA AVG
53
Rank
#482 / 490 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | C- | No | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Avita of Needham
Is Avita of Needham in a walkable area?
Avita of Needham has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Avita of Needham?
Yes, Avita of Needham allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Avita of Needham have?
Avita of Needham has 62 beds.
Are there photos of Avita of Needham?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Avita of Needham in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Avita of Needham?
Avita of Needham is located at 880 Greendale Ave, Needham, Ma 02492, Needham, MA 02492.
What is the phone number of Avita of Needham?
(781) 444-2266 will put you in contact with the team at Avita of Needham.
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