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Assisted Living Communities in New Bedford, MA
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in New Bedford, MA below include Assisted Living facility with 421 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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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...
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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...
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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.
