Town Departments
Veterans Benefits
Contact: Sarada Kalpee
1471 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781-850-5504
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Needham Commission on Disabilities
Co-Chair: Elaine Saunders
Needham Town Hall
1471 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-5378
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This statue in the park alongside the Needham Town Hall captures the joy of youth in the form of kids playing
/Photo by Douglas Flynn |
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Community Groups
Neighbor Brigade – Needham chapter
Neighbor Brigade is a non-profit organization that establishes and mobilizes community-based networks of volunteers to provide immediate and free assistance to neighbors experiencing sudden crises such as cancer treatment, illness, accident or other tragedy. Neighbor Brigade volunteers provide critical support services such as home-delivered meals, transportation to and from medical appointments and home maintenance help.
NeedhamMA@neighborbrigade.org
www.neighborbrigade.org
/chapters/NeedhamMA/
Needham Council on Aging B.A.G.S. Program
COA B.A.G.S. Program provides transportation and assistance for in-store shopping for Needham residents age 60 or older. Home delivery is an option for elders unable to go to store. No fee, donations accepted. In addition, the COA has entered a partnership with Charles River ARC where ARC clients will shop for elders.
781-455-7555
Home Delivered Meals
Needham Health Department
Contact: Maryanne Dinell
Need-based guidelines apply; private pay. 1 hot, 1 cold meal five days a week; by request, meals for weekend can be arranged and delivered on Thursday or Friday; 3-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) option also available; contract cost $5.25 per day
781-455-7500 x257
Community Dining Sites
Center at the Heights
300 Hillside Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781-455-7555
Meal times: Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m. Call day before by 11 a.m. for reservation.
Cost: A donation of $2 for all meals is requested to help defray the cost.
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| Other children in statue form enjoy a quieter pursuit, reading a book on a Needham Town Common bench/Photo by Douglas Flynn |
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Food Pantries
Needham Community Council Food Pantry
570 Hillside Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Wednesdays 5-7 p.m.
Must live in Needham and have a written letter of referral from either the Needham Housing Authority, if you live in Housing, or the Needham Board of Health.
781-444-2415
Grocers that deliver to Needham
Crescent Ridge
781-784-2740 x103
www.crescentridge.com
Delivery fee is $2; minimum order $7.50; please call for list of grocery options and delivery information
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Dover Market
14 Springdale Avenue
Dover, MA
508-785-1843
$18 delivery charge; no minimum order; call by 11 a.m. for same-day delivery; deliveries Monday-Thursday only
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Peapod, a Stop & Shop delivery service
800-573-2763
www.peapod.com
Internet orders
$60 minimum order, fee $9.95, $100 or more, fee $6.95
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Roche Bros.
781-694-5442
www.rochebros.com
No minimum order, fee $9.95 for internet orders, $14.95 for call-in orders
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Pharmacies that deliver to Needham
Health First Pharmacy
1670 Commonwealth Avenue
Brighton, MA 02135
617-206-3233
Free delivery
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Wardles
585 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
781-326-0061
Free delivery, Monday, Wednesday, Friday; give 24-hour notice.
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| A look across Route 135 in downtown Needham/Photo by Douglas Flynn |
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Laundries that pick up and deliver to Needham
Royal White Laundry and Dry Cleaners
617-776-1500
Call by Tuesday for Wednesday pickup.
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Elm Street Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Contact: Jim McElroy
781-899-5727
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Transportation
Needham Council on Aging
The COA provides Needham elders with handicapped-accessible transportation Monday through Friday to COA activities and the Community Dining Site located at the Center at the Heights. Handicapped-accessible van also available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for trips to Roche Brothers and Sudbury Farms. Call for schedule.
781-455-7555
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Needham Community Council
Medical transportation for Needham residents 60 and older to medical appointments within town of Needham and to neighboring communities, including Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Dedham Medical. Three days’ notice required. Also van for personal errands within Needham on Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Two days’ notice requested. Donations accepted for both services.
781-444-2415
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Senior Medical Escort Program (Springwell)
Program matches seniors with volunteers to drive and/or accompany them to medical appointments monday-Friday between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Boston and the western suburbs. Individuals must be 60 or over, unable to get to medical appointments independently and able to get in and out of car with minimal assistance. Rider responsible for tolls and parking fees. Requested donation is $4 each way. Call Carol Woolfe at Springwell at least two weeks before appointment to make request. If no match is possible, the senior will be notified one week before the appointment to make other arrangements.
617-926-4100
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Busy Bee
Springwell-funded medical transportation Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to medical appointments outside of Needham and to the major hospitals in Boston. Appointments should be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to ensure a ride each way. Reservations must be made at least three business days in advance. Donation of $4 each way requested. Notify dispatcher if bringing an escort.
800-427-0230
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The RIDE (handicapped accessible transportation operated by MBTA)
Medical and non-medical transportation on space-available basis. Requires application (Needham COA Outreach can assist) and face-to-face interview.
617-222-5123 for interview appointment; 888-920-7433 to set up ride
Clients maintain a balance of funds with the RIDE. Costs are $3 or $5 each way, depending on length of trip and advance booking.
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Home Health Care, Homemaking and Personal Care Agencies in Needham
Centrus Premier Home Care, Inc.
75 Second Avenue, Suite 303
Needham, MA 02494
781-400-7080; 877-606-2946
www.centrushomecare.com
Medicare certified
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Commonwealth Caregivers, Inc.
56 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
781-483-4460
www.commonwealth
caregivers.com
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Family Care Extended
687 Highland Avenue, Third Floor
Needham, MA 02494
781-449-5155
Medicare certified
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Family Friends Home Care
13 Highland Circle
Needham, MA 02494
781-449-1567
www.familyfriends.com/
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Griswold Home Care of MetroWest Boston
124 Crescent Road
Needham, MA 02494
781-449-0402
www.griswoldhomecare.com
/metrowest-boston/
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Home Staff
254 Second Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781-431-1484; 508-658-7714
www.homestaffma.com
info@homestaffma.com
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North Hill Home Health Care
865 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781-433-6308; 877-736-4371
www.northhill.org
Medicare certified
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Senior Bridge Family Companies
75 Second Avenue, Suite 540
Needham, MA 02494
781-444-1199
seniorbridge.com
/Locations/ Massachusetts
/Boston.aspx
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VNA Care Network and Hospice
175 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781-455-6661
www.vnacarenetwork.org
Medicare certified
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Adult Day Care Facilities in Needham
Otrada Adult Day Health
185 Second Street
Needham, MA 02492
781-433-9855
Has Russian speaking staff
Memory Cafes in Needham
Needham Memory Cafe
Treat Cupcake Bar
1450 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-2266
Meets on second Wednesday of each month, 1-2 p.m.
Subsidized Housing in Needham
Needham Housing Authority
28 Robert Cook Drive
Needham, MA 02494
781-444-3011
www.needhamhousing.org/
Locations: 15-30, 39-43 Chambers Street, 130-190 Linden Street, High Rock Street, Seabeds Way
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Chestnut Hollow
141 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02494
781-453-0294
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Stephen Palmer Apartments
83 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02494
978-531-6800
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Equity Residential Properties
Nehoiden Glen
1045 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781-237-7634
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Petrini Corporation
Rosemary Street
187 Rosemary Street
Needham, MA 02494
781-444-1963
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Assisted Living Facilities in Needham
Avery Crossings
110 West Street
Needham, MA 02494
781-444-6655
Traditional Units: 60
Alzheimer/Dementia Special Care Units: 0
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Avita of Needham
880 Greendale Ave.
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-2266
Traditional Units: 0
Alzheimer/Dementia Special Care Units: 64
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Chestnut Hollow Apartments in Needham
141 Chestnut St.
Needham, MA 02492
781-453-0294
Traditional Units: 28
Alzheimer/Dementia Special Care Units: 0
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The Residences at Wingate
235 Gould Street
Needham, MA 02494
781-455-9080
Traditional Units: 54
Alzheimer/Dementia Special Care Units: 37
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Nursing Homes in Needham
Briarwood Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center
150 Lincoln Street
Needham, MA 02492
781-449-4040
Number of beds: 120
Notes: Medicare certified, Medicaid certified
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Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Avery
100 West Street
Needham, MA 02194
781-234-6300
Number of beds: 142
Notes: Medicare certified, Medicaid certified
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Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill
865 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-9910
Number of beds: 72
Notes: Medicare certified, Medicaid certified, Respite services, Hospice, Wander Guard system
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Wingate at Needham
589 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02194
781-455-9090
Number of beds: 142
Notes: Medicare certified, Medicaid certified
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In-Home Hospice Agencies in Needham
VNA Care Network & Hospice
Needham Office
175 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781-455-6661
www.vnacarenetwork.org/
Resident Hospice Facilities in Needham
VNA Care Hospice
Stanley Tippett Home
920 South Street
Needham, MA
Beds: 10
781-433-5800;
All referrals: 800-728-1862
Hospitals in Needham
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham
148 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
781-453-3000
www.bidmc.org/Centers
andDepartments/Departments
/OtherLocations/BethIsraelDeaconess
HospitalNeedham.aspx
Clinics in Needham
CareWell Urgent Care
922 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781-400-1383
needham@carewelluc.com
carewellurgentcare.com/needham_erx/
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.