Ships’ Cove

Overview of Ships’ Cove

Make every moment of your golden years count at Ships’ Cove, a blissful community in Fall River, MA, offering independent living. Thoughtfully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With round-the-clock maintenance and convenient apartment features, residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively, accompanied by a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching events. Thriving restaurants and shops are available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its top-notch amenities and exceptional services.

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 #53 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 490 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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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fall River's city center to Ships’ Cove'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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 94
Rank #48 / 276
Yes23
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 53
Rank #226 / 490
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #78 / 181
-NoYes
AVIVA Country Club Heights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Woburn
107
Facility 107
MA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 276
Yes24
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #258 / 490
Traditional (83), Special Care (24)
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
ANoNo
Traditions of Dedham
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dedham
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 94
Rank #110 / 276
No14
57
Facility 57
MA AVG 53
Rank #224 / 490
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #96 / 181
A+YesNo
Mason Wright
IL
AL
MC
Springfield (Six Corners)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
No23
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
Traditional (67), Special Care (23)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-YesNo
Ships’ Cove
IL
Fall River-No-
89
Facility 89
MA AVG 53
Rank #53 / 490
1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-

Frequently Asked Questions about Ships’ Cove

Is Ships’ Cove in a walkable area?

Ships’ Cove has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Ships’ Cove?

No, Ships’ Cove has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Ships’ Cove?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Ships’ Cove in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Ships’ Cove?

Ships’ Cove is located at 130 Canal St, Fall River, MA 02721.

What is the phone number of Ships’ Cove?

(508) 679-2587 will put you in contact with the team at Ships’ Cove.

Does Ships’ Cove provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Ships’ Cove 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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