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Whaler's Cove Assisted Living

114 RIVERSIDE AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02746
(508) 997-2880
130 licensed beds

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Bed capacity
130
Care type
Assisted living
County
Bristol
State
MA
Facility name
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living
Street address
114 RIVERSIDE AVE
City / state / ZIP
New Bedford, MA 02746
Phone
(508) 997-2880

Whaler's Cove Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living community in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 130 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in Massachusetts (84 beds).

It is one of 11 senior care facilities in New Bedford and 413 assisted living communities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on August 30, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Laura Sousa

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2002-11-20

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
130
Licensed as
Assisted Living Residence
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Compiled from Federal NPI Registry (NPPES); hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-30. Facilities can submit a correction.
What people say on Google.
4.114 ratings on Google
★★★★★Frogs · 2025-05-20 · via Google

“Easy 5 stars. We got the opportunity to collaborate on a commercial for Whaler's Cove and it couldn't have been easier. Amanda, Laura, and really all the staff and residents were aligned on helping to create as awesome of a final product as possible. For anyone looking for an affordable option for assisted living that doesn't compromise on quality, look no further.”

★★★★★George Stelljes · 2021-12-08 · via Google

“We just helped a family member move into Whaler’s Cove and could not be happier. She is happy as well and enjoying her new life. Her quality of life is outstanding and she is enjoying her life there. The staff is super and reacts quickly to her needs. It is truly a family atmosphere staffed by caring and friendly people.”

★★★★★James Robicheau · 2023-06-11 · via Google

“I am hopin, That I have the opportunity to attend and stay tell? The. Rest of my life there's a system living to take care of the needs that I need. I think just wanna look at it and I'm reading and seeing everything is possible that the care hospitality. One of the CNA's & Nurses will be the greatest solution in my life.”

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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov
Last verified 2026-08-30
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