KARE Calls
Samaritans of Fall River / New Bedford, Inc.
Free weekly check-in call from a trained Samaritans volunteer; 10-15 minute conversation; next-day follow-up available on request
Free senior care resources
Bristol County, MA
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Bristol County.
15 in-home providers 3 meal programs
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Areas served
Cities: Acushnet, Assonet, Attleboro, Attleboro Falls, Berkley, Dighton, East Freetown, East Taunton, Fairhaven, Fall River, Mansfield, New Bedford, North Attleboro, North Dartmouth, North Dighton, North Easton, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, South Dartmouth, South Easton, Swansea, Taunton, Westport, Westport Point
ZIP codes (35)
02048, 02356, 02357, 02375, 02702, 02703, 02715, 02717, 02718, 02719, 02720, 02721, 02723, 02724, 02725, 02726, 02740, 02743, 02744, 02745, 02746, 02747, 02748, 02760, 02763, 02764, 02766, 02767, 02769, 02771, 02777, 02779, 02780, 02790, 02791
A practical first call
Where to start in Bristol County
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
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Ask about meals and nutrition
Bristol Aging & Wellness is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
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Check free call programs
KARE Calls serves this area. Confirm current eligibility and call schedule directly with the program.
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Compare help at home
This directory lists 15 in-home providers for Bristol County. Confirm service area, licensing, availability, and total cost before choosing one.
No-cost programs
Free daily-call and reassurance programs
Meals and nutrition
Meals on Wheels
Bristol Aging & Wellness
Greater Fall River and Bristol County area
Coastline Elderly Services
Greater New Bedford (New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester)
Bristol Aging & Wellness (Bristol Elder Services)
Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Fall River, Freetown, Mansfield, North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton, Westport
Care at home
In-home care providers
Non-medical home care
Listings from national franchise locators.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 590 - Attleboro | Attleboro | (508) 222-0800 | Visit website |
| 673 - Westport | Westport | (508) 984-7900 | Visit website |
| FirstLight Home Care of Seekonk | Seekonk | (508) 348-7952 | Visit website |
| Synergy HomeCare of North Easton | North Easton | — | Visit website |
Medicare-certified home health
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Fall River | 5086720675 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Massachusetts | Fall River | 7815515600 | 4 / 5 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | Fairhaven | 5089926278 | 4 / 5 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc. | Fairhaven | 5089733210 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Alphacare Home Health Agency | Swansea | 6176004547 | 2.5 / 5 |
| Elmwood Home Care, Inc. | Taunton | 5085766060 | 2.5 / 5 |
| Nightingale Visiting Nurses | Taunton | 5089670761 | 2.5 / 5 |
| Visiting Rehab And Nursing Services | Mansfield | 7812812235 | 2 / 5 |
| Concordia Home Care And Nursing Services LLC | Easton | 7742968072 | Not reported |
| Cultured Care, Inc. | Swansea | 5083799060 | Not reported |
| Fall River Home Health Services | Fall River | 6173567971 | Not reported |
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