Whaler’s Place

Overview of Whaler’s Place

Whaler’s Place is a welcoming community set in the idyllic neighborhood of New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. Those 55+ can rest assured of finding the accommodation that best matches their preferences with thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans. With plenty of convenient apartment features and maintenance services, residents can keep their peace of mind and live without hassles.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are easily accessible, providing unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs, with a restaurant in the area and a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. The community strives to help residents live beyond their potential in their golden years.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #115 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 438 homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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License Details

Certificationsrecognized by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, National Park Service

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Game Room
Laundry
Touring HoursMon - Fri: By Appointment Only, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Bedford's city center to Whaler’s Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Atria Merrimack Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Newburyport
129
Facility 129
MA AVG 86
Rank #24 / 227
Yes23
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 54
Rank #203 / 438
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #77 / 178
-NoYes
AVIVA Country Club Heights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Woburn
107
Facility 107
MA AVG 86
Rank #48 / 227
Yes24
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 54
Rank #231 / 438
Traditional (83), Special Care (24)
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #14 / 178
ANoNo
Traditions of Dedham
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dedham
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 86
Rank #70 / 227
No14
57
Facility 57
MA AVG 54
Rank #201 / 438
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #95 / 178
A+YesNo
Mason Wright
IL
AL
MC
Springfield (Six Corners)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 86
Rank #84 / 227
No23
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 54
Rank #103 / 438
Traditional (67), Special Care (23)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #26 / 178
-YesNo
Whaler’s Place
IL
New Bedford-No-
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 54
Rank #115 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whaler’s Place

Is Whaler’s Place in a walkable area?

Whaler’s Place has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Whaler’s Place?

No, Whaler’s Place has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Whaler’s Place?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Whaler’s Place in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Whaler’s Place?

Whaler’s Place is located at 90 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746.

What is the phone number of Whaler’s Place?

(508) 997-1119 will put you in contact with the team at Whaler’s Place.

Does Whaler’s Place provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Whaler’s Place is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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