Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Whaler‘s Cove Assisted Living
At Whaler’s Cove Assisted Living, the goal is to help residents stay active and involved while supporting independence for as long as possible. Whether a senior is looking for a short-term stay or would like to settle down for good, this community offers a wide range of living options and services to manage the challenges and promote the joy of retired living.
The team at Whaler’s Cove listens closely to residents to understand their needs and limitations, then discusses and determines potential solutions. This community works with each individual to customize options that will make the life they want for themselves and their loved ones a reality.
Community insights.
About This Community
Inspection History
In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 5 citations 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Massachusetts state average• Total citations (17% below)
• Citations per inspection (22% below)
Citations
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
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Total citations
| 5 | 6.0 | This facility has 17% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (5 vs. MA avg 6).↓ 17% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 5.0 | 6.4 | This facility has 22% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (5 vs. MA avg 6.4).↓ 22% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21.0 | This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer |
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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.
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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
81
Rank
#13 / 176 | No | - |
81
Facility
81
MA AVG
45
Rank
#35 / 243 | Traditional (120) | 24
Facility
24
MA AVG
22
Rank
#84 / 152 | Yes | No |
| Autumn Glen at Dartmouth | IL AL MC | Dartmouth (Smith Mills) | 85
Facility
85
MA AVG
81
Rank
#76 / 176 | Yes | 37 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
45
Rank
#185 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 152 | No | No |
| Atria Fairhaven | IL AL MC RC | Fairhaven (North Fairhaven) | 60
Facility
60
MA AVG
81
Rank
#130 / 176 | Yes | 10 |
16
Facility
16
MA AVG
45
Rank
#206 / 243 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
MA AVG
22
Rank
#90 / 152 | No | No |
| Manomet Place | IL | New Bedford | - | Yes | - | 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | No | - |
| Grinnell Mansion | IL | New Bedford | - | No | - | 79 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | No | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Massachusetts
Whaler‘s Cove Assisted Living is in New Bedford, Massachusetts. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
- Asset limit
- Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
- MA specifics
- A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.
What it provides
- A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)
Massachusetts MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)
Eligibility
- General
- Adults 22 or older eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth who need physical assistance or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity in an eligible home setting.
What it provides
- Daily personal care by a GAFC agency’s direct-care worker; with medication reminders; nursing oversight and case management.
Home Care Program
Massachusetts Home Care Program
Eligibility
- General
- Massachusetts residents meeting Home Care Program age, need and daily-function criteria, assessed by an Aging Services Access Point.
What it provides
- Assessed home/community supports to help an eligible person remain at home; service mix and cost sharing depend on program rules.
Frail Elder Waiver
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Eligibility
- General
- People age 65 or older, or ages 60–64 with a disability, who meet MassHealth financial and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements but wish to live at home.
- MA specifics
- The waiver can cover eligible adults beginning at age 60, not only age 65. Services delivered before plan approval are not automatically payable.
What it provides
- Services authorized in an approved comprehensive service plan; including eligible home/community supports.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (Massachusetts)
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Eligibility
- General
- Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.
What it provides
- Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)
Massachusetts MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)
Eligibility
- General
- MassHealth members age 16 or older with qualifying coverage who need physical help or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity. The member and qualified caregiver live together.
What it provides
- Caregiver assistance with daily activities; nursing oversight and care management in the member’s or caregiver’s home.
MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program
Massachusetts MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program
Eligibility
- General
- People eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth with a chronic or permanent disability who need physical assistance with at least two daily-living activities and can manage attendants or have a surrogate/administrative proxy.
What it provides
- MassHealth-funded attendants hired by the participant to provide authorized personal care and daily-living assistance at home or in the community.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- QMB at or below 190% of the federal poverty level; SLMB/QI through 225%, under state counting rules.
- Asset limit
- No asset limit for MSP-only eligibility, effective March 1, 2024.
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
- MA specifics
- Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.
What it provides
- Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.




