The Cottages of Dartmouth Village
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Dartmouth, MA

The Cottages of Dartmouth Village

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Dartmouth, MA

Overview of The Cottages of Dartmouth Village

Situated in North Dartmouth, MA, The Cottages of Dartmouth Village is an exceptional senior living community, offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community features well-designed accommodations, including studio and one-bedroom apartments for comfortable and relaxing living experience. Proving its excellence in delivering care to residents dealing with memory loss, the community is recognized as Best Memory Care by U.S News and World Report.

Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with easy access to popular shopping and entertainment venues and a wide range of on-site activities and amenities. The community provides access to a restaurant-style bistro and café with table service and casual eats, Main Street common area, a full-service salon, and an inviting courtyard and garden. Residents also enjoy delicious meals per day and unlimited snacks, ensuring they are energized to take on an active daily life.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 88 Rank #66 / 175Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 66th out of 175 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #54 / 152Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 54th out of 152 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
27 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #181 / 243Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 181st out of 243 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

Year Opened1999

Certifications & Programs

Flourish℠ Memory Care Programming — Charter Senior LivingA branded memory-care program developed by this community's operator - a structured approach to dementia care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Traditional
45 units
Special Care
43 units
Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
88 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Physical TherapyListed as: Pt/ot/slp services

Additional Services

7 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Short-Term Stays
Housekeeping and Laundry Services
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
TransportationListed as: Bus transportation
MaintenanceListed as: Interior and exterior maintenance
Utilities IncludedListed as: All utilities included, plus cable and wi-fi

Contact Information

Fax(508) 999-3433
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Wi-Fi
Wellness Center
Fitness Center
Private, Individual Interior Mailboxes
Resource Library with Computers
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Cottages of Dartmouth Village.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Bistro / café on site.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Private Room

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Inspection History

In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
7 citations 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Massachusetts state average
Overall vs. MA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Massachusetts average:
• Citations per inspection (11% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Massachusetts average:
• Total citations (22% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 79.0 This facility has 22% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (7 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 22% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 7.06.3 This facility has 11% more citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (7 vs. MA avg 6.3).↑ 11% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 121.0 This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Cottages of Dartmouth Village

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dartmouth's city center to The Cottages of Dartmouth Village's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.4 miles to nearest hospital (South Coast Hospital Group)

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Compare Assisted Living around Dalton

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.
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.
The Cottages of Dartmouth Village
AL
MC
RC
Dartmouth
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 175
Yes43
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 45
Rank #181 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 152
NoNo
Sugar Hill Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Dalton
42
Facility 42
MA AVG 81
Rank #157 / 175
No13
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 45
Rank #215 / 243
Traditional (29), Special Care (13)
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #84 / 152
YesNo

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

The Cottages of Dartmouth Village is located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Cottages of Dartmouth Village

Is The Cottages of Dartmouth Village in a walkable area?

The Cottages of Dartmouth Village has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has The Cottages of Dartmouth Village been in business?

The Cottages of Dartmouth Village has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Cottages of Dartmouth Village?

Yes, The Cottages of Dartmouth Village allows residents to bring their pets.

Does The Cottages of Dartmouth Village operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Cottages of Dartmouth Village is registered as a for-profit in MA.

How many beds does The Cottages of Dartmouth Village have?

The Cottages of Dartmouth Village has 88 beds.

Has The Cottages of Dartmouth Village had any citations?

The Cottages of Dartmouth Village has had 7 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).

Are there photos of The Cottages of Dartmouth Village?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Cottages of Dartmouth Village in the photo gallery on this page.

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