New Bedford Health Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
221 Fitzgerald Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745
New Bedford Health Care Center is a senior care community located in New Bedford, MA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the New Bedford area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (508) 996-4600.
Operated by CareOne, which runs 44 communities in our directory.
With 154 beds, New Bedford Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in New Bedford average about 114 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the New Bedford average of roughly 81%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 30%.
New Bedford Health Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 154
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 30%
- Last health inspection August 2025