Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in New Bedford, MA below include 60 Assisted Living facilities with 415 reviews. On average in New Bedford, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
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.
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763 County Street, Taunton, MA 02780
3.9
(18 reviews)
"My mom moved into The Arbors at Taunton Massachusetts. We're very happy with it so far. The facility is beautiful and well-maintained. My mom's room is perfectly sized. The staff members are very helpful and caring. They have tons of activities. They..."
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193 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My friend stayed at Forest Farm and the care was excellent. He had a large private room. Tracy from Therapy was great and very knowledgeable.. I had a guest tray and the food was better then I would have expected. I would recommend going there. ..."
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969 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
3.6
(9 reviews)
"My mother is at Life Care Center of Attleboro. It's good and the staff is great. There are a lot of activities like music and movies. The food is great. I just can't step inside. I haven't been in there...."
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68 Dean Street- Rear , Taunton, MA 02780
3.5
(9 reviews)
"I am taking the time to write this review about Long Meadow of Taunton because I have been so pleased with the wonderful care they have been extending to my mom. I feel the activities directors do a fantastic job they're constantly happy, always ..."
READ MORE333 Green End Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
3.1
(6 reviews)
"My loved one was at Grand Islander for the past few months. Covid has been very tough on all yet I still receive updates from Nurses, Social Workers and Therapists. All staff have gone above and beyond helping us out. Long term care is not easy to..."
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17 Chipman Way, Kingston, MA 02364
3.0
(9 reviews)
"Wingate At Silver Lake was very, very clean. The people were very nice. It seemed as though the residents were pleased where they were and all their needs were met. It just seemed like a very, very nice community. They showed us their recreation room..."
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4901 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720
2.4
(11 reviews)
" I worked as a volunteer early summer. I was welcomed by staff and patients. My interaction with patients was excellent. Many above and beyond services for the patients we’re totally professional ..."
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1 Dawn Hl, Bristol, RI 02809
"Welcome to Saint Elizabeth Court! Saint Elizabeth Court is an assisted living residence with 69 apartments, located in Providence. The Cour..."
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333 Green End Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
"Welcome to Grand Islander! Grand Islander Center is located on Aquidneck Island, a suburban, coastal area of Rhode Island. The Island encom..."
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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 extended period, ou..."
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924 Gardners Neck Rd, Swansea, MA 02777
"Welcome Home! Swan Brook Assisted Living proudly offers an alternative living community for senior adults who want both companionship and se..."
READ MORE3 Chilton St, Plymouth, MA 02360
"Housed in a three-story former captain's house, Chilton House Rest Home is located in the quaint New England town of Plymouth, Massachusetts..."
READ MORE377 Old Colony Rd, Norton, MA 02766
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Fa..."
READ MORE446 West St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
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600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842
"John Clarke Retirement Center is located in the suburb of Newport East, in the south of Middletown, RI. It's set next to Green End Pond and ..."
READ MORE1600 Bay St, Fall River, MA 02724
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480 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809
"Welcome to Rhode Island Veterans' Home!To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: R..."
READ MORE334 Marion Rd, Middleboro, MA 02346
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Fa..."
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70 State Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
"Dartmouth Manor Health Care is a Rest Home licensed under the Department of Public Health. Dartmouth Manor is privately owned and has been ..."
READ MORE391 Hanover St, Fall River, MA 02720
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READ MOREIn 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
In New Bedford, assisted living facilities charge an average of $6,063 per month for housing and care.
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.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
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.
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.
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.
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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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