Carriage House Apartments

Carriage House Apartments

Overview of Carriage House Apartments

Create unforgettable moments at Carriage House Apartments, a purposely built community in New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. The community has cozy and sophisticated studio and one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Alongside convenient apartment features, utilities are also paid for, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind.

Residents have convenient access to dining, shopping, and recreation sites, especially with major highways nearby, ensuring they will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A fully-equipped kitchen is provided in each unit, allowing residents to prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. The community’s top-notch amenities and friendly setting make it an enticing option for those aiming to downsize in retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #119 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 119th out of 238 independent 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 independent living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
63 / 100

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bbq Area
Picnic Area
Business Center
Elevator
Laundry
Cable Tv
Wheelchair Accessible
Air Conditioner
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 8AM-4:30PM, Sat and Sun: Closed

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
530 sq. ft 625 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Bedford's city center to Carriage House Apartments'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.
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.
Whaler‘s Cove Assisted Living
IL
AL
RC
New Bedford
120
Facility 120
MA AVG 91
Rank #13 / 92
No-
81
Facility 81
MA AVG 57
Rank #72 / 238
Traditional (120)
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #34 / 67
YesNo
Autumn Glen at Dartmouth
IL
AL
MC
Dartmouth (Smith Mills)
85
Facility 85
MA AVG 91
Rank #46 / 92
Yes37
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 57
Rank #201 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #13 / 67
NoNo
Atria Fairhaven
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fairhaven (North Fairhaven)
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 91
Rank #71 / 92
Yes10
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 57
Rank #214 / 238
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 22
Rank #37 / 67
NoNo
Carriage House Apartments
IL
New Bedford-Yes-
63
Facility 63
MA AVG 57
Rank #119 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed-No-
Manomet Place
IL
New Bedford-Yes-
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 57
Rank #76 / 238
1 Bed / 2 Bed-No-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Massachusetts

Carriage House Apartments is located in New Bedford, 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 Carriage House Apartments

Is Carriage House Apartments in a walkable area?

Carriage House Apartments has a walk score of 63. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Does Carriage House Apartments have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Carriage House Apartments on this page.

Are pets allowed at Carriage House Apartments?

Yes, Carriage House Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Carriage House Apartments?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Carriage House Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Carriage House Apartments provide?

Carriage House Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Carriage House Apartments?

Carriage House Apartments is located at 1661 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.

What is the phone number of Carriage House Apartments?

(508) 993-0433 will put you in contact with the team at Carriage House Apartments.

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