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Care One At New Bedford

Care One At New Bedford is a nursing home community in New Bedford, MA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy and inviting living space featuring a dining area, comfortable furniture, and ample natural light.

  • Decor

    A bright and elegantly designed dining room featuring a round table, plush chairs, and a stylish wooden cabinet.

  • Building

    A brick building with a covered entrance surrounded by landscaped bushes and clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A view of a brick building with a landscaped area and a pathway leading to the entrance.

  • Bedroom

    A spacious and modern hospital patient room featuring comfortable beds and a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Trees

    Aerial view of a modern healthcare facility surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Dining

    A beautifully arranged plate featuring fettuccine pasta, grilled salmon, cornbread, and a side of green salad.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious physical therapy room designed for rehabilitation, featuring exercise equipment and natural light.

  • Sidewalk

    A speed limit sign indicating a maximum speed of 5 mph in a residential area, alongside a concrete sidewalk.

221 Fitzgerald Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Care One At New Bedford

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Care teams feel attentive and kind

Residents and families often describe staff as kind and attentive.

A large share of reviewers say the nurses, CNAs, therapists, and other staff were caring, respectful, and responsive to residents’ needs. Several also mention that staff helped residents during rehab and supported families with communication and transitions. A smaller set of reviews, however, reports that response times were slow or that staff lacked compassion during certain situations.

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Food quality is mixed

Food gets both praise and strong complaints in reviews.

Some residents and families say meals were good or even restaurant-quality, with attention to special dietary needs and alternate options for picky eaters. Other reviewers describe the food as horrible or arriving late, and a few link those experiences to overall dissatisfaction. One review also notes improvements after a chef change, suggesting food quality may vary over time.

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Cleanliness and odors split reviews

Cleanliness is a frequent point, with both positive and negative reports.

Several reviewers praise the building as clean, bright, and well kept, sometimes noting pleasant food smells. Other reviews complain about odors, including urine, and describe cleanliness issues like dirty floors or overflowing waste baskets. A few reviews suggest cleanliness may depend on the timing of meals and staffing coverage.

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Activities are sometimes limited

Activities are described as limited by some reviewers.

Some residents and families say the activities department offered daily events, entertainment, bingo, and opportunities to socialize. Other reviewers describe the activity schedule as extremely limited or not engaging. One person who raised concerns says additional activities were added afterward, implying changes were made after feedback.

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Nursing and staffing feel inconsistent

Multiple reviews mention staffing shortages or delays.

A number of reviewers describe delays in care needs like toileting, call-light response, medication delivery, or physical help. Some also mention understaffing as a challenge, including issues on nights or when agency staffing is used. In contrast, other reviews say the nursing and therapy teams provided strong care, with administration working to address staffing concerns when they were raised.

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Features

Housing

  • 154 resident community capacity 154 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Pharmahealth Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Certified Nutrition (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Speciality (1.5 miles)
  • Discount Drugs of Canada (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cafe Roma (0.8 miles)
  • Holiday Bakery (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Jt's Pub (1.7 miles)
  • Bom Apetite (1.9 miles)
  • Al's Cafe (2.2 miles)
  • The Roasted Pig (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Tru-Med Walk In Nb (2.7 miles)
  • New Bedford Medical Associates (3 miles)
  • Hawthorn Medical Dr Beattie (3.4 miles)
  • Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Jeffrey Michaud, MD (3.6 miles)
  • Hawthorn Medical Center (3.6 miles)
  • Greater Boston Mri (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Norton & Associates (2.7 miles)
  • Southcoast Business Center (4.2 miles)
  • Hfcn (5 miles)
  • St. Luke's Hospital (5.1 miles)
  • Southcoast Health System (5.1 miles)
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of New Bedford (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Honey Dew Donuts (3 miles)
  • The Nook (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Mirasol's Cafe (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Grace Episcopal Church (4.6 miles)
  • St Mary's Religious Education (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Dartmouth Mall 11 (5.1 miles)

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