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Featured Review
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November 9, 2024
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 nice place to live. My apartment was a one-bedroom. They have one and two-bedroom apartments. They have lots of activities just like in a nursing home. The staff was very good.
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About Whaler's Cove Assisted Living in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living is located at the site of the former Whitman Mills and is a setting rich in history and elegance. Operating for nearly 14 years, Whaler's Cove continues to strive to be an affordable and comfortable option for seniors and those with disabilities to transition to when more daily assistance is needed. Whaler's Cove provides personalized care to each resident. The staff shares the responsibility of ensuring that the residents feel safe and cared for in their new home. Whaler's cove offers spacious apartments; studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedroom. Each with their own kitchenette, private accessible bathroom and ample closet space. Residents are encouraged to bring their furniture and personal keepsakes to decorate the apartments. Whaler's Cove staff is on-site 24 hours per day and can respond to any need for care or in the event of an emergency through the state-of-the-art technology offered through the Phillips Lifeline Auto-Alert Pendant. This system allows staff to be notified when a fall is detected anywhere in the building (When Worn Properly) even if the resident is unable to push the button on his or her own.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
Services and Amenities of Whaler's Cove Assisted Living in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Dining
- Guest Meals
- Room Service
Room Amenities
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
- Individual Climate Controls
- Living Rooms in Unit
- Unfurnished units
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
Campus/Building Details
- Convenient location
- Flexible Visitation Hours
- General Store
- Multi-floor building
- Smoking Not Allowed
On-Site Services
- Catholic Services
- Church services
- Conference room
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Pets
- No Large Dogs
- No Small Dogs
- Pet care resident's responsibility
- Visiting pets allowed
- Pets
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Laundry Services
Safety & Security
- Gated Facility
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Balance activities/programs
- Chair fitness
- Dance fitness
- Fitness Opportunities
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Fitness & wellness staff
- Group exercise
- Health & wellness activities/programs
- Health & wellness education
- Life enrichment activities/programs
- Salon Services
- Tai Chi
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
Outside Amenities
- Outdoor common areas
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Inside Amenities
- Computer Room
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
- Communal Kitchen
- Entertainment Venues
- Laundry facilities
- Mailboxes
- Performance venues
- Religious Spaces
- Shared Common Areas
- Shops on-site
Financing & Payment Options
- Rent And Care Fees
- Accepts Medicaid
- Medicaid Accepted
- Private Pay Accepted
- Veterans Aid (VA) Benefits Accepted
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Activities staff
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Culinary Activities/Programs
- Cultural activities/programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Entertainment activities/programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Game Room
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Organized activities/programs
- Performing arts activities/programs
- Recreational activities/programs
- Resident volunteer opportunities
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
- Social Activities/Events
- Spiritual activities/programs
- Sports & lawn games
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Additional Amenity Information
- Special Comment: Whenever possible, refer potential residents to tour Whaler's Cove. In addition to our availability during the week, we offer weekly Open House on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. We feel it is vitally important for potential residents and caregivers to see the community and have an opportunity to talk to other residents and staff members in order to fully understand what it is we do here.
- State Licenses: Pending/ As a licensed ALF in Massachusetts, we are certified every 2 years and were just recently certified through November 2024. They do not issue license numbers for our setting, however.
Costs for Whaler's Cove Assisted Living in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Assisted Living
$4,600
Starting Price
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Reviews of Whaler's Cove Assisted Living in New Bedford, Massachusetts
4.1
(8 reviews)
Facility
5.0
Staff
5.0
Food
3.0
Activities
3.0
Value
3.0
Thomas
4
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November 9, 2024
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 nice place to live. My apartment was a one-bedroom. They have one and two-bedroom apartments. They have lots of activities just like in a nursing home. The staff was very good.
Rose
5
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February 24, 2024
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 own furniture and you decorate your apartment the way you want it to be. It's kind of an extension of where you came from. It's a little expensive. One of the things that I thought was good is that they have a sliding scale and you can kind of negotiate the prices depending on what your needs are. The staff during the tour was terrific. She explained everything. She showed me everything. She introduced me to one of the residents so that we could get to see an apartment. I think the bedrooms in those apartments are bigger than my bedroom at home. It was a busy day for them. She had some things going on in the auditorium that she had to be at, so there wasn't time to do anything like eat there. It looked very clean. There's a big reception area when you go in the front door. It was very quiet there, except people were going up and down the elevators. It was a Saturday when I went there, so some of them were probably going off to spend some time with family and stuff like that. They have a lot of activities there. They have a big auditorium that shows movies and a full-size movie screen like you'd see in a theater. They have a library. They have a lot of good things. One of the things that impressed me about it is the fact that it's a very active community.
Bob057564
5
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July 29, 2016
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.
Caring loved one8
4
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February 29, 2016
Whaler's Cove was a nice facility. The staff was informative, knowledgeable and friendly. The rooms were good sized and well kept.
Lyn7
3
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December 17, 2013
Whaler's Cove looked nice and clean and everything but it was just very big. It would be hard for my father-in-law to get around this type of facility. It did have many apartments; however, the views from their windows were either looking at a stone wall or parking lot, and my father-in-law wasn't happy with that. Nevertheless, regarding activities, their schedule looked good and they also have a good list of activities for their residents.
Donald10
3
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August 30, 2013
I knew a few people that had taken up residence in Whaler's cove. It's a pretty big place and they had pretty good size rooms for the price. The residents were happy and the living environment is acceptable.
Rosemarie2
5
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May 20, 2013
We chose Whalers Cove because of proximity, cost, and everything in it. My mother loves the food and she's got a very nice apartment. The place is huge. There are different areas where she can go without even having to leave the building, like a little garden and a good view inside. She's very pleased there. At this point, she's been very well taken care of and they've been great to the family, so I can't really complain about anything.
06
4
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August 27, 2012
The facility was wonderful looking, it was very clean, well maintained, spacious with a beautiful backdrop. The rooming area was rather small needed some updating and modernizing but it did have all the safety requirements one would need for assisted living. The activities department seemed rather repetitive I would have been bored but my Grandmother seemed to appeal it especially the bingo portion. The food was nothing spectacular rather dull and boring but seemed filling as far as nutrients went though I was a little concerned with portion sizing as well as dietary guidelines. The residents seemed quite pleasant and friendly and very welcoming to the new guests. The staff was accommodating gracious and quickly answered any questions we had they also offered resolutions to some of the issues that plagued one of my family members. The laundry service seemed quick and efficient and was nice to know she would not have the burden on her shoulders.
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