Stonebridge Opens Doors in Burlington

A spa, pub & outdoor bocce court are just a few of the amenities at Burlington’s newest senior living community.

The Northbridge Companies officially opened the doors to its newest community, Stonebridge at Burlington, last month.  The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in a state-of-the-art building that features some of the most innovative amenities in the senior living industry. Located in the heart of Burlington at 50 Greenleaf Way, Stonebridge has one hundred and ten apartments. As of now, the community is nearly fifty percent occupied.

Designed by The Architectural Team of Chelsea, MA and built by Callahan Construction, the 96,000 (approx.) square-foot community evokes a tranquil spa-like feeling with warm hues, a large open foyer with a stone fireplace, and an open-air courtyard also with a fireplace.  Among the ample amenities are a full-service spa where residents can enjoy manicures, pedicures, facials, hair services and massages.  Other amenities include a theater room, an outdoor bocce court, a pub, a library and a “brain gym” (computer lab). The building includes multiple dining areas and cozy nooks for families to spend time with the residents upon visits. One of the signature gathering points is a Microsoft Surface Table in the café – a 30 inch touchscreen coffee table that is essentially an oversized tablet or iPhone. The table will give residents and families endless options for interacting, sharing photos and videos, playing games and much more.

“We did our market research and designed this community to really respond to what today’s seniors want,” said Northbridge Companies President Wendy Nowokunski. “They’re an active group and they enjoy the same things we do – being pampered at a spa, watching a good movie, Skyping friends and family, playing bocce, having a drink with friends at a pub, gardening, playing Wii, the list goes on and on. We have many children who have come in to visit their parents and say ‘wow, I wish I could live here.’  This is what we call senior living reimagined.”

Stonebridge at Burlington is operated by The Northbridge Companies, an independent company located just down the road in Burlington. Northbridge owns eight assisted living communities throughout New England with plans to open two more in the next year.  As part of its commitment to the local community, current or former Burlington residents are extended discounted rates on apartments.  All veterans are also eligible for special discounts.

In addition to its array of amenities, Stonebridge offers many special programs that have become the hallmarks of all Northbridge communities.  Through the Eat Fresh/Eat Local^sm program, Stonebridge will partner with local purveyors, growers and producers of vegetables, fruits, herbs, bread and seafood to source fresh, locally grown food.  Through the S.T.A.R Club^sm (Sharp Thinking Active Residents), the community will offer a weekly menu of activities to stimulate the mind, body and soul.  Through SeniorGreen^sm, Stonebridge will emphasize its commitment to the environment through energy conservation, recycling initiatives, the Eat Fresh/East Local^sm philosophy and other environmentally sound programs.

When it comes to safety, Stonebridge also employs the latest in state-of-the-art monitoring technology.  Staff members have 24 hour video surveillance of the common areas of the community through iPads, so they can monitor resident safety from anywhere. 

At the helm of Stonebridge is Executive Director Beth Vellante who brings more than three decades of experience in the industry to her role. Prior to joining Stonebridge, Vellante was the Executive Director of Brightview Senior Living in Danvers. Earlier in her career, she worked for Genesis ElderCare in the Danvers and North Andover communities. Known as a pioneer in senior housing, Vellante entered the senior living industry in 1986, before the assisted living business really took hold in Massachusetts. She is a resident of North Andover and obtained her undergraduate degree at Boston University and her master’s degree at Northeastern University.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of this extraordinary new community. I truly believe that Stonebridge is going to raise the bar in the senior living industry and become the model for all future communities,” said Vellante. “It was expertly designed with two questions in mind -- What do today’s seniors want and what do tomorrow’s seniors want? It’s unquestionably the finest community I’ve ever had the privilege of being a part of.”

A grand opening celebration and open house will be held in April.  For more information or to schedule a tour, visit www.stonebridgeatburlington.com or call 781-272-0080.

About The Northbridge Companies

The Northbridge Companies develops, owns and manages quality senior living communities throughout New England. As a privately owned company, Northbridge offers innovative, quality senior housing solutions to today’s senior. Northbridge’s thorough market knowledge, combined with solid financial strength, has enabled The Northbridge Companies to grow from a single property in Plymouth, Massachusetts to a portfolio of eight properties (Burlington, MA; Dartmouth, MA; Milford, NH; Wayland, MA; Needham, MA; Plymouth, MA; Tewksbury, MA; Westbrook, ME) serving 533 residents.