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AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the New Bedford area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured New Bedford, MA Facilities

Whaler's Cove Assisted Living

Whaler's Cove Assisted Living

114 Riverside Avenue, New Bedford, MA 35645

Whaler's Cove Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Respite

Bordering the Acushnet River at the former Whitman Mills site, Whaler's Cove Assisted Living is a senior…

3.85

The Residence at Cedar Dell

The Residence at Cedar Dell

628 Old Westport Rd., Dartmouth, MA 02747

The Residence at Cedar Dell

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Located in Dartmouth, MA, The Residence at Cedar Dell is a senior community for people over 55…

4.57

Atria Fairhaven

Atria Fairhaven

391 Alden Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719

Atria Fairhaven

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Atria Fairhaven is a senior living community committed to offering its residents a warm and accepting environment…

4.66

The Cottages at Dartmouth Village

The Cottages at Dartmouth Village

274 Slocum Rd. N., Dartmouth, MA 02747

The Cottages at Dartmouth Village

Assisted Living
Memory Care

A whole lotta heart is the mantra of The Cottages at Dartmouth Village, an assisted living and…

4.58

Autumn Glen at Dartmouth

Autumn Glen at Dartmouth

239 Cross Rd. N., Dartmouth, MA 02747

Autumn Glen at Dartmouth

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Autumn Glen at Dartmouth is a pet-friendly senior living community designed to let residents choose their own…

4.53

Landmark at Fall River

Landmark at Fall River

400 Columbia Street, Fall River, MA 35626

Landmark at Fall River

Assisted Living

Prosper at Fall River provides residents with assisted living care suited to their personal needs, including help…

4.88

Anchor Bay at East Providence

Anchor Bay at East Providence

1440 Wampanoag Trl., East Providence, RI 02915

Anchor Bay at East Providence

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Anchor Bay at East Providence is a pet-friendly senior living community with scenic views of the water.…

4.48

Atria Bay Spring Village

Atria Bay Spring Village

147 Bay Spring Ave., Barrington, RI 02806

Atria Bay Spring Village

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Atria Bay Spring Village is a senior living community situated on a scenic campus. Trained staff are…

4.57

Brookdale Sakonnet Bay

Brookdale Sakonnet Bay

1215 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI 02878

Brookdale Sakonnet Bay

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Brookdale Sakonnet offers seniors the opportunity to thrive and blossom in a home-like environment while receiving exceptional…

4.63

Atria Aquidneck Place

Atria Aquidneck Place

125 Quaker Hill Ln., Portsmouth, RI 02871

Atria Aquidneck Place

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Atria Aquidneck Place is a secluded senior living community situated on 10 acres of scenic Rhode Island…

4.48

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the New Bedford area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 12 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 15 hours researching assisted living communities in New Bedford
Read more than 95 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of New Bedford is $6,063, which is lower than the state average of $6,500 and considerably higher than the national average of $4,300.

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in New Bedford, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 12 communities in the New Bedford area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.