Provider Details

Basic Information: Fall River Council on Aging; Address: One Government Center Room 423 Fall River, MA 02722; Customer Service: 508-324-2401; Website: https://www.fallriverma.gov/government/boards___commissions/council_on_aging.php; Description: The COA provides transportation for Fall River seniors (60+). Please call (508)324-2401 for more information and to register for services.

MEDICAL & DENTAL APPOINTMENTS
– Tuesday-Thursday (8am-1pm): Medical and dental appointments within city limits
– Reservations on the SRTA medical shuttle to Boston area hospitals
– Reservations for Fall River veterans to the Providence and Brockton VA medical centers

GROCERY SHOPPING
– Mondays: transportation for seniors living in the South End (South of Bedford St)
– Fridays: transportation for seniors living in the North End (North of Bedford St)
– Rotating shopping trips to Shaw’s, Stop and Shop, Market Basket, and Walmart
– To book, please call the COA at least one week in advance
– Cancellation notifications are required ahead of time

SPECIAL TRIPS
– Out-of-city trips to various locations (Newport, Foxwoods, Block Island, etc.) once per month during the temperate weather
– Please check the Footprints newsletter or come into a senior center to discover the scheduled excursions and cost involved.

Last Updated: 7/3/2025

Service Details: Trip Types: Medical/Healthcare, Shopping; Eligibility: Must be 60 years or older in participating communities ONLY, Must be a resident of the town; Cancellation Policies: Require 24 hours notice; Special Services: Curb to Curb, Door to Door; Payment Types: Free Service

Schedule

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