Melville Towers
Melville Towers is an independent living community in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with private apartments for adults age 62 and older who do not need daily care. The one bedroom and two bedroom apartments can work for an individual, a couple, or someone who wants a companion at home. It is a straightforward apartment setting.
Residents have access to a community gathering room with a billiards table, along with a library and hair salon. Monthly scheduled activities provide recurring chances to spend time in shared spaces or take part in organized programming. Pets are allowed, and a pet park gives residents with animals a designated place to bring them. Peabody Properties owns Melville Towers. A Walk Score of 73 places the area in the very walkable range, so most errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.
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0.4 miles from city center
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| 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 | Yes | No |
| Autumn Glen at Dartmouth | IL AL MC | Dartmouth (Smith Mills) | 85
Facility
85
MA AVG
91
Rank
#46 / 92 | Yes | 37 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
57
Rank
#201 / 238 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 67 | No | No |
| Atria Fairhaven | IL AL MC RC | Fairhaven (North Fairhaven) | 60
Facility
60
MA AVG
91
Rank
#71 / 92 | Yes | 10 |
16
Facility
16
MA AVG
57
Rank
#214 / 238 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
MA AVG
22
Rank
#37 / 67 | No | No |
| Melville Towers | IL | New Bedford | - | Yes | - |
73
Facility
73
MA AVG
57
Rank
#101 / 238 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | No | - |
| Manomet Place | IL | New Bedford | - | Yes | - |
80
Facility
80
MA AVG
57
Rank
#76 / 238 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | No | - |
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