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Oaks, the
Scout 91New Bedford, MA · 122 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of New Bedford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,780–$13,900/mo
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All 6 licensed senior living communities in New Bedford — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor who knows the Providence area can help you compare and tour, free.
Typical assisted living cost near New Bedford
$5,600–$8,750/mo
median $7,000/mo (Providence-area estimate)
Communities in New Bedford
6
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New Bedford senior living communities, ranked
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Sacred Heart Nursing Home
Scout 90New Bedford, MA · 217 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of New Bedford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,780–$13,900/mo
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Care One at New Bedford
Scout 65New Bedford, MA · 154 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in New Bedford.
Est. $10,780–$13,900/mo
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Hathaway Manor Extended Care
Scout 48New Bedford, MA · 142 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in New Bedford.
Est. $10,780–$13,900/mo
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New Bedford, MA · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,780–$13,900/mo
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Brandon Woods of New Bedford
Scout 6New Bedford, MA · 135 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,780–$13,900/mo
View full evaluation →Widen your search around New Bedford
New Bedford is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area (100 evaluated communities).
Nearby cities
- East Providence (7)
- Fall River (7)
- Warwick (6)
- Woonsocket (4)
- Coventry (3)
- Fairhaven (3)
- Johnston (3)
- Middletown (3)
Senior living in New Bedford: common questions
How much does senior living cost in New Bedford, RI?
Senior living in New Bedford typically costs $5,600–$8,750 per month, with a median of about $7,000 — estimates for the surrounding Providence, RI area, built from published survey medians adjusted for local prices. Exact rates vary by community and care needs.
What are the best senior living communities in New Bedford?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated senior living communities in New Bedford right now are Oaks, the, Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Care One at New Bedford. All 6 New Bedford communities are ranked on this page with inspection records and pricing.
What if nothing in New Bedford fits?
New Bedford is part of the Providence, RI area, where Haven evaluates 100 communities across 37 cities. Nearby options are often minutes away — a free Haven advisor who knows the Providence market can build a shortlist that matches your budget, care needs, and preferred neighborhoods.