Needham was a sheep pasture at the turn of the 17 th Century. Today, it’s a destination in itself for people who love to graze from galleries to superstores to chic boutiques. Needham has a contemporary vitality, while preserving the atmosphere of a traditional New England town. North Hill provides regular transportation to Needham for shopping and local activities.

Needham is a town with a heart, united for important work, such as emergency aid for Katrina victims. North Hill has that kind of reputation too. Our Residents tend to be people who love the satisfaction of volunteer work, whether it’s knitting clothes for the homeless through our Prayer Shawl Ministry, pitching in with Needham Cares, or any of dozens of opportunities to share their hearts.

You’re in a town that’s friendly to people 50+, especially if you like hiking, biking and boating: you’ll revel the wooded grandeur of Hemlock Gorge and the other beautiful parks that flourish here.

“At North Hill, there are no cliques. You make friends with all kinds of people.” Carol Brown, Resident.