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Whaler’s Place
Senior Living · New Bedford, MA
Building exterior with flowering trees and signage Well-decorated interior living space with furniture Cozy bedroom setup with soft lighting Cozy kitchen area in a resident's suite

Whaler’s Place

Senior Living · New Bedford, MA
90 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746 View map
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Overview of Whaler’s Place

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Whaler’s Place is an independent living community in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with private apartment living and no daily care. Residents can choose studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom homes, and the community is for adults 55 and up. These apartment choices and the age requirement may suit an older adult who wants a private residence with access to amenities on site.

A fitness center provides a place to exercise without leaving the community, while billiards offers an indoor recreational activity. The area has a Walk Score of 79, placing it in the very walkable range. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Facility Direct Line (508) 997-1119
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Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #79 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 79th out of 238 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
79 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55+
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Game Room
Touring HoursMon - Fri: By Appointment Only, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Bedford's city center to Whaler’s Place'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.
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.
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
YesNo
Autumn Glen at Dartmouth
IL
AL
MC
Dartmouth (Smith Mills)
85
Facility 85
MA AVG 91
Rank #46 / 92
Yes37
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 57
Rank #201 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #13 / 67
NoNo
Atria Fairhaven
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fairhaven (North Fairhaven)
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 91
Rank #71 / 92
Yes10
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 57
Rank #214 / 238
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 22
Rank #37 / 67
NoNo
Whaler’s Place
IL
New Bedford-No-
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 57
Rank #79 / 238
Studio / 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-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Massachusetts

Whaler’s Place is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
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Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whaler’s Place

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Whaler’s Place in a walkable area?
Whaler’s Place has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
02 Are pets allowed at Whaler’s Place?
No, Whaler’s Place has a no-pet policy.
03 Are there photos of Whaler’s Place?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Whaler’s Place in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does Whaler’s Place provide?
Whaler’s Place offers Independent Living.
05 What is the address of Whaler’s Place?
Whaler’s Place is located at 90 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746.
06 What is the phone number of Whaler’s Place?
(508) 997-1119 will put you in contact with the team at Whaler’s Place.
07 Does Whaler’s Place provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Whaler’s Place 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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