NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility
7000 GREAT MEADOW ROAD, Dedham, MA 02026
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility Compares
NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility is a 48-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Dedham, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (27.1%) is above the Massachusetts average of 25.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 48 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.1% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility with other nursing homes in Dedham.
What keeps NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
How do residents and families raise concerns at NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dedham
Dedham sits in Norfolk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 118,569 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $105,320
- Median home value
- $491,000
Demographics for Norfolk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dedham.
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