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Whaler's Cove Assisted Living
114 Riverside Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746
"Whaler's Cove Assisted Living was a great place. It's beautiful. It used to be a department store a long time ago. It's...
Assisted Living
$4,600
Assisted Living Communities in New Bedford, MA
Our comprehensive listings and ...
authentic reviews in New Bedford, MA below include 54 Assisted Living facilities with 791 reviews. On average in New Bedford, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in New Bedford, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
54 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Atria Fairhaven
391 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719
"We toured Atria Fairhaven. What we liked the best was it's a small community. I feel like there would be more attention...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,895
The Cottages of Dartmouth
274 Slocum Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
"Thank you to the Cottages for making my mother feel welcome.It has been hatd for everyone with the pandemic. The staff...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,995
Clifton Assisted Living
444 Wilbur Ave., Somerset, MA 02725
"Clifton Assisted Living is where my mom is going. Their studio apartment actually has an alcove in them that can...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,409
All American Assisted Living at Wareham
300 Rosebrook Way, Wareham, MA 02571
"We went to All American Assisted Living at Wareham. It's a beautiful, beautiful location, very nice staff, but I didn't...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,450
Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
1215 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878
"Brookdale Sakonnet Bay was very nice. The location was nice. The facilitator of the tour was fantastic, answered a bunch...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$3,885
Atria Woodbriar Place
389 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540
Cape Cod independent senior living and assisted living is at its best at Atria Woodbriar Place in Falmouth...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,595
Caring Stars Winner
All American Assisted Living at Raynham
1084 Broadway, Raynham, MA 02767
"We toured All American Assisted Living at Raynham. I like it. It was very nice. The lady was very nice. However, the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,225
Wingate Residences at Silver Lake
21 Chipman Way, Kingston, MA 02364
"My mother will be moving into Wingate Residences at Silver Lake. We chose it for the location as well as the standard of...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,565
Wingate Residences on the East Side
One Butler Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
"Four weeks sub-acute rehab after joint replacementOutstanding PT, excellent nursing care and care from the medical...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,625
Caring Stars Winner
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard
353 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI 02906
"We found Epoch Senior Living on Blackstone, and mom's actually moving there tomorrow. It seemed like a good fit for my...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,690
All American Assisted Living at Warwick
55 Tollgate Hill Farm Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
"My mom moved to All American Assisted Living at Warwick, and it's nice that everything is planned for memory care. We're...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,250
The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk RI Assisted Living Residence
3 Shalom Drive, Warwick, RI 02886
"I visited The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk RI Assisted Living Residence. I chose it for myself and my wife because it's...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,013
Autumn Glen at Dartmouth
239 Cross Rd North, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
"We have my mother-in-law in Autumn Glen at Dartmouth. We found the environment to be inviting, and the people seemed to...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$5,495
The Oaks
4525 Acushnet Avenue , New Bedford, MA 02745
"I visited The Oaks, and I actually liked it, but there was no swimming pool. They do have the workout room, of course...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
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Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center
4901 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720
"Rooms are clean and spacious Nurses and therapy staff are very friendly They always have live musicians playing in the...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
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Cottages at Bayview
4380 Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720
"Consistently excellent care. My mother really likes her care giver."
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
River Falls Senior Living
400 Columbia St, Fall River, MA 02721
"It was a smaller place. The building was previously a hotel. The rooms were very small. They recently updated the common...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,140
Somerset Ridge Center
455 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, MA 02726
Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
Pricing unavailable
The Arbors at Taunton Massachusetts
763 County Street, Taunton, MA 02780
"The Arbors at Taunton Massachusetts was very well-kept. Everybody was happy and engaged, and it reminded me of a cruise...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Thomas
4.0
Review of Whaler's Cove Assisted Living
I was a resident of Whaler's Cove Assisted Living. It was good. The air conditioning was included and also the hot water. They've done my laundry and that was included in my insurance. It was a...
Assisted Living
Rose
5.0
Review of Whaler's Cove Assisted Living
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living was a great place. It's beautiful. It used to be a department store a long time ago. It's very beautiful inside, and it's got elevators to everywhere. You bring your...
Assisted Living
Bob057564
5.0
Review of Whaler's Cove Assisted Living
Whaler's Cove is very nice but very expensive. From what I saw, the rooms and amenities were nice. I had a meal there and enjoyed it very much. The food was good and very tasty.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in New Bedford, MA and Nearby Cities
In New Bedford, assisted living costs approximately $6,063 per month. While this is significantly higher than the national average of $4,500, it’s about $440 lower than the state average. Other cities in Massachusetts may have more economically priced care, with seniors in Worcester paying $5,685 for services and assisted living residents in Springfield paying an average of $5,048. In Pittsfield, care costs are about $4,000 less than in New Bedford, but in Boston, rates are several hundred dollars higher, averaging $6,819.
New Bedford
$6,063
Massachusetts
$6,500
United States
$4,500
Pittsfield
$2,084
Springfield
$5,048
Worcester
$5,685
Boston
$6,819
Paying for Assisted Living in New Bedford
In New Bedford, assisted living facilities charge an average of $6,063 per month for housing and care.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in New Bedford
Residents of Massachusetts can qualify for the state's Medicaid program, MassHealth, or other benefits that are funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to help them to pay for the costs incurred from living in an assisted living facility.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in New Bedford, MA
At $6,063 per month on average, assisted living is one of the more expensive long-term care options in the New Bedford region. Seniors arranging private care in their homes pay comparatively economical rates of around $5,720 for nonmedical in-home care and $5,911 for skilled home health care. Adult day health care offers potential monthly savings of $4,400 over assisted living costs, but residential custodial care is affordable compared to nursing home care, which starts at $10,190 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,658
Assisted Living Facility
$6,063
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,190
Note: Data for New Bedford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Providence, RI, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in New Bedford
New Bedford and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in New Bedford, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New Bedford
New Bedford Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
