CARRIAGE HOUSE AT ACUSHNET

1661 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740 · HUD Section 202 Sec. 202

How this works: this is a subsidized apartment community for adults 62+ with low income — rent is generally capped near 30% of what you earn, with the federal program covering the rest. It is independent housing (not a care facility). Most have a waiting list, so apply early and to several. Who qualifies: generally 62+ with income at or below about 50% of your area’s median income, and many units target very-low-income (30%). The limit varies by county and household size — look up your county’s limit ↗, or ask the property. How to qualify & apply →

HUD’s record for this property

HUD physical inspection score: 95/100 (the median for this program is 95) · inspected 2026-02-10
HUD inspects the building itself — roofs, wiring, rails, smoke detectors, common areas. A high score means the property is in good physical repair. It is not a rating of the staff, the neighbours, or how long the waiting list is, and inspections are periodic rather than continuous.

Apartments: 34
HUD records the residents served as: Elderly
HUD program category: 202/811

Location & what’s nearby

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Hospital

SOUTHCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH3.6 mi

Urgent care / clinic

Dr. Didie Watsop MD0.4 mi

670 County St · (508) 994-2400 · Call to confirm hours

Pharmacy

Walgreens0.6 mi

838 Pleasant St · (508) 984-4434 · Call to confirm hours

Grocery

Giammalvo's Market0.2 mi

1914 Purchase St · (508) 997-9373 · Call to confirm hours

Park

Clasky Common Park0.2 mi

190 Pope St · (508) 996-0408 · Typically dawn to dusk

Place of worship

Restoration Worship Center COGIC0.1 mi

1211 Pleasant St · (774) 271-8700

Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Other subsidised senior housing in Massachusetts

SILVER LAKE HOMES Kingston, MA inspection 100/100
SILVER MEADOW Wales, MA inspection 95/100
SIMON FIREMAN COMMUNITY Randolph, MA inspection 90/100
SOUTH BOSTON ELDERLY HSG South Boston, MA inspection 98/100
SOUTH HADLEY SUPPORTIVE HSG South Hadley, MA inspection 96/100
SOUTH NORFOLK HSG Norwood, MA inspection 99/100
SOUTHAMPTON HSG FOR ELDERLY Southampton, MA inspection 96/100
SPENCER HOUSE Boston, MA inspection 57/100

Waiting lists are long and vary property by property, so applying to several at once is the normal advice. See every property we hold in Massachusetts.

Apply & get help

Contact this property directly (phone above) for current availability and to join the waiting list. For help, reach your local HUD office or Area Agency on Aging. If you also need care, see how to pay for care and Medicaid.

Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Section 202), public domain. Contact the property and HUD/USDA to confirm current status.