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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in New Bedford, senior citizen apartments in New Bedford might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in New Bedford and consider their options. With 37 senior rentals in New Bedford, MA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale New Bedford 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in New Bedford, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Downtown New Bedford.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fall River, Dartmouth or Mount Pleasant.
Types of care available in New Bedford, MA
Senior Apartments
We picked this community, because t's fairly new and is a nice location. They also had an opening where other places had a 2+ year waiting list. He is very happy there and has made friends and is involved in weekly activities like bingo and left right center.
I'm a nurse and really appreciated the care my loved one received. I was impressed with the size of the facility. They have a limited amount of residents and really get to know the people living there. They knew if you didn't eat meals or get out and about. The RN and CNAs were in contact with me very often because my mother in law was sick and going down hill. We actually had hospice care at the facility. They went above and beyond.
142 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492
142 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492
757 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
1550 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
1550 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
30 Wallingford Rd # Office, Brighton, MA 02135
411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139
411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139
55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
319 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA 02472
319 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA 02472
The average cost of senior living in New Bedford is 2,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA with an average of 1,795 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
New Bedford is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in New Bedford include bus routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. New Bedford has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
New Bedford offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Southcoast Hospitals Group and Saint Anne’s Hospital.
New Bedford is a coastal town that has plenty to offer in terms of outdoor activities, historical sights, and activities that appeal to seniors. Seniors can take a stroll through the New Bedford Whaling Museum to learn about the history of the whaling industry, walk the cobblestone streets of the Historical Park surrounding the whaling museum, or take a ferry ride on the CuttyHunk Ferries to breathe in some of the fresh salty air.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
The total cost of living can be the big influence when deciding which community works best. New Bedford has a median home value of $211,361 and the median cost of rent is around $1,130 per month per month. The rent burden for New Bedford is around 20.7% of the average person’s monthly income.
In New Bedford, 5.2% of the people are veterans. In New Bedford, 62.3% participate in the labor force, 15.6% have some form of disability, 5.2% do not have health insurance, and 7.3% consider themselves widows. Based on gender, 52.7% are female and 47.3% are male. The median age of New Bedford is 38 years old. Of the population of New Bedford 17.0% have a college degree, 32.3% have a high-school diploma, and 5.8% have a graduate degree. Racially, the population of New Bedford is 67.2% white, 20.0% Hispanic, 6.1% black, 1.6% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 20.8% other or not specified, and 4.0% mixed race. New Bedford has a population density of 1,836 people per square mile.
In total, Massachusetts has 78 general hospitals and 129 health centers that provide care for 6,941,273 citizens. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital. Out of a national average of 100, Massachusetts has a cost of living index rating of 134, a grocery index rating of 114, and a housing index rating of 170. Based on natural beauty, Massachusetts ranks 26th in the nation. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Massachusetts citizen is ranked 8th nation-wide. Additionally, Massachusetts is ranked 2nd by standards of healthcare.
The median age in the state is 39, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55. In terms of diversity, Massachusetts ranks 16th in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In the last presidential election 60% of Massachusetts residents voted Democrat and 33% voted Republican. Twenty-three percent of Massachusetts residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 4,200 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges.
On average, Massachusetts has an air quality index rating of around 38.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 47.5 AQI. Massachusetts experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 71%. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 28°F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 45°F during the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7°F in the month of December. During the summer, the average temperature in Massachusetts is around 68°F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 85°F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 50°F in the month of June. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.10 inches. While residents of Massachusetts mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Massachusetts can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornados.
The state of Massachusetts has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of flowering dogwood, american beech, flowering dogwood, and eastern hemlock. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the white pine, the coyotes, the lanceleaf coreopsis, or the woodchucks. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
Residences at Highland Glen, Westwood Glen Common and The Ledges are the top-rated senior apartments near New Bedford, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 37 senior apartments near New Bedford, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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