Overview of Grinnell Mansion

Have the finest retirement experience at Grinnell Mansion, an esteemed 62+ community surrounded by museums and local amenities in New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. The community features purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring those with low incomes can downsize without hassles. Here, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and management.

Thoughtfully curated activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents also enjoy mealtimes on their terms with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. Major highways and public transportation allow residents to travel conveniently. The community is a good option for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its warm and inviting environment.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #123 / 498Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 498 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSmoke-Free Community, Key-Fob Entry Access with Intercom System

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaIncome qualifications and rent restrictions may apply.
Minimum Age62+

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Transportation
Touring HoursMonday 08:00-16:00; Tuesday 08:00-16:00; Wednesday 08:00-16:00; Thursday 08:00-16:00; Friday 08:00-16:00; Saturday 00:00-00:00; Sunday 00:00-00:00

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 450 - 750 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Places of interest near Grinnell Mansion

Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Bedford's city center to Grinnell Mansion's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around the area

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Carleton-Willard Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bedford
179
Facility 179
MA AVG 94
Rank #12 / 276
No-
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 53
Rank #484 / 498
1 Bed / 2 Bed Apartments-A+No-
AVIVA Country Club Heights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Woburn (Rehabilitation Way)
107
Facility 107
MA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 276
Yes24
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #259 / 498
Traditional (83), Special Care (24)
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
ANoNo
Hebrew SeniorLife
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Boston (Roslindale)
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 94
Rank #232 / 276
Yes-
38
Facility 38
MA AVG 53
Rank #324 / 498
---No-
The Commons in Lincoln
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lincoln
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 94
Rank #268 / 276
Yes-
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 53
Rank #485 / 498
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
C-No-
Grinnell Mansion
IL
New Bedford-No-
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 53
Rank #123 / 498
1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-

Frequently Asked Questions about Grinnell Mansion

Is Grinnell Mansion in a walkable area?

Grinnell Mansion has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Grinnell Mansion have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Grinnell Mansion on this page.

Are pets allowed at Grinnell Mansion?

No, Grinnell Mansion has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Grinnell Mansion?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Grinnell Mansion in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Grinnell Mansion?

Grinnell Mansion is located at 379 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.

What is the phone number of Grinnell Mansion?

(508) 972-8309 will put you in contact with the team at Grinnell Mansion.

Does Grinnell Mansion provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Grinnell Mansion 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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