Melville Towers

Overview of Melville Towers

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Melville Towers, a distinct 62+ community in New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. Older adults can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences with beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. With emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces, residents are guaranteed a hassle-free living.

There’s no dull moment with plenty of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Dining, shopping, and healthcare providers are easily accessible, providing unending recreation and wellness opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #141 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st 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.
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Additional Policies & Features

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Game Room
Transportation
Laundry
Activities
Touring HoursMonday 08:00-16:30; Wednesday 08:00-16:30; Friday 08:00-16:30

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 525 / 660 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Beauty Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Parking Available

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Bedford's city center to Melville Towers'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
Melville Towers
IL
New Bedford-Yes-
73
Facility 73
MA AVG 54
Rank #141 / 438
1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melville Towers

Is Melville Towers in a walkable area?

Melville Towers has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Melville Towers have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Melville Towers on this page.

Are pets allowed at Melville Towers?

Yes, Melville Towers allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Melville Towers?

Yes — there are 17 photos of Melville Towers in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Melville Towers?

Melville Towers is located at 850 Pleasant St #1, New Bedford, MA 02740.

What is the phone number of Melville Towers?

(508) 972-8546 will put you in contact with the team at Melville Towers.

Does Melville Towers provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Melville Towers 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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