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Assisted Living in Fall River, Massachusetts

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Fall River, Massachusetts. This includes 3 facilities in Fall River and 15 nearby. The median cost / day of assisted living in Massachusetts is $175, with costs running between $42 and $254 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $5,247, with costs ranging from around $1,263 to $7,613. The median annual cost is $62,964, which is over the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Fall River, Massachusetts



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Fall River scores significantly lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Fall River scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Saint Anne's Hospital, A Caritas Family Hospital, Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc, and Dr J Corrigan Mental Hlth Ctr.
  • There are 71 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Landmark at Fall River, Fall River Jewish Home, and Crawford Health and Rehabilitation Center.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 275 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has an average property crime rate.
  • The area has a very high violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
  • There are 113 golf courses in or around the city, including Fall River Country Club, Wampanoag Golf Course, and Swansea Country Club.
  • There are 7 parks near the city center, including Kennedy Park, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, and Freetown Fall River State Forest.
  • There are 110 churches in or near the city, including Immaculate Conception Rectory, St Anthony of Padua, and Espirito Santo Church.
  • There are 10 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 124 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 86 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.64% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.90% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $47,345, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $35,652, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $20,985, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $75,600 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $144,175 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $50,336 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 14.05%, which is very high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Fall River receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Fall River has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • This city has very good water quality.
  • Fall River has a dense population density of 6,889.0 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Fall River have a short daily commute time.
  • The city has an average public transportation ridership.
  • Fall River has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 67.62%.

Fall River is a mid-size city in Bristol County in Massachusetts. It is part of the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metropolitan area. It is the 10th largest city in Massachusetts. The encompassing metropolitan area includes 436,658 people, but there are 88,252 living in the city itself. People over 55 comprise approximately 27% of the total population.

The SeniorScore™ for Fall River is 62. The average housing price in the city is $282,000, which is less than the state average of $514,500. Fall River has a high unemployment rate of roughly 14.05%. The city's average household income is $36,000 ($21,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts.

Fall River has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives heavy levels of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities, Fall River has moderate air quality, excellent water quality, and a very high crime rate.

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Whaler's Cove Assisted Living - New Bedford, MA

Whaler's Cove Assisted Living

114 Riverside Ave

New Bedford, MA 02746

1-855-238-4376

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Frequently Asked Questions



Question
What does assisted living cost in Massachusetts?

Answer
Assisted living in Massachusetts costs about $175 per day (ranging from $42 to $254), $5,247 per month (ranging from $1,263 to $7,613), and $62,964 annually (ranging from $15,156 to $91,356). By comparison, the US averages are $117 per day, $3,500 per month, and $42,000 annually.

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What does assisted living include?

Answer
Assisted living can be provided in either shared or private rooms, contingent upon the budget of the individual. Services generally include housekeeping help, transportation assitance, social activities, help with dressing, and 24-monitoring.

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Does Medicaid cover assisted living in Fall River?

Answer
The following assisted living facilities in Fall River accept Medicaid: The Oaks, The Royal of Fairhaven, Greenville Center, New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, and Briarcliffe Manor.

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How many retirees live in Fall River?

Answer
Though the city includes 88,252 inhabitants, the surrounding metropolitan area contains a total population of 476,308. The senior community currently constitutes approximately 27% of the overall population.

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