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 #182 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 182nd 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.
63 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 530 / 625 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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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.
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
Carriage House Apartments
IL
New Bedford-Yes-
63
Facility 63
MA AVG 54
Rank #182 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed--No-

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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 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.

Does Carriage House Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Carriage House Apartments 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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