New Bedford Community Health
Primary Care • Bedford, MA • Since 1979
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
New Bedford Community Health Center is a nonprofit, multicultural medical nonprofit serving southeastern Massachusetts since 1979. It offers comprehensive care including medical, urgent care, behavioral health, addiction counseling, dental, nutrition/wellness, and mammography/radiology/labs. Headquartered in New Bedford, MA, the center operates 4 U.S. offices (all in New Bedford, MA) and serves patients regardless of ability to pay. Key details: - Industry: Medical Practices; Type: Nonprofit; Private ownership - Headquarters: New Bedford, MA - Founded: 1979 - Annual revenue: ~$24.15M - Total funding: ~$650K (grant from MassDevelopment, 2026) - Employees: 44 (up ~7% YoY) - Contact: 508-992-6553 - Aliases: Greater New Bedford Community Health Center; Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Inc.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does NBCH offer?
NBCH provides a wide array of primary and specialty care services, including Adult Medicine, Behavioral Health, Women’s Health, Dental Health, Urgent Care, Addictions Counseling & Treatment, WIC, Ryan White services, and more.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Charity Navigator: 96% (Charity Navigator score for accountability and finance)" (Not specified for charity rating)
- Facebook: 64% recommend (9 reviewers)
Patients praise
- Individual providers noted as attentive and helpful
- Successful implementation of patient-centered care training programs
- High institutional ratings for financial and organizational accountability
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling and rescheduling appointments
- Lack of communication regarding canceled appointments
- Long wait times to be seen by providers
- Frustration with staff and administrative processes
- Inconsistent experiences across different departments
"I've been waiting for this appointment for months and they tell me it's been canceled. I want to schedule another appointment. They say I have to wait another year in October. They haven't even notified me that my appointment is canceled."
- LocalityBiz Review"Finally I was seen by J.Read what an awesome person she is she listened to me evaluated me... I just think this place is being run wrong and it’s terrible to just say that to someone and treat them that way !"
- LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Bristol County Savings Bank Supports NBCH Expansion with $150K - Sep 4, 2025
- New Bedford Community Health - AHA! Night - Aug 26, 2025
- New Bedford Community Health expanding. Take a look behind the scenes - Sep 4, 2025
- New Bedford High School-based community health center to open - Sep 8, 2025
- BayCoast Bank commits $100K to New Bedford health center expansion - Jul 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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