Hearing Care Services
Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Area
Same-Day Emergency Service
30 Years of Experience
Works With Most Major Insurance Companies
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Transforming Lives Through Better Hearing
Don’t let your hearing hold you back! At Ascent Audiology & Hearing, we’re dedicated to enhancing your quality of life through exceptional hearing care tailored to your needs. Dr. Rena Jacobson, Au.D., CCC-A, has proudly served the Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island area since 1997, with two convenient offices in Dartmouth and Somerset, MA. With our team’s combined expertise of over 30 years, we offer comprehensive testing, advanced hearing aid services, and essential hearing protection services, ensuring the best care for every client.
Dr. Jacobson is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association and proudly focuses the practice on patients’ overall health and wellness. We offer Starkey Hearing Technology. Starkey has received the 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Award and the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award. As a locally owned and operated business, Ascent accepts most major insurance plans. We're proud to be a woman-owned business, helping address your hearing concerns. Get in touch with us now. Same-day emergency visits are available for your convenience!
Why Choose Ascent Audiology & Hearing
30 Years of Experience
Serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island area since 1997
Support most major insurance plans.
CCC-A, AuD Designation
Medically Focused Practice
Local and Woman-Owned
Hearing Testing
We provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art hearing tests to assess your hearing.
Hearing Aid Fitting
Our experts help you find the perfect hearing aid by using advanced technology.
Hearing Aid Repairs
Our technicians offer fast, reliable hearing aid repairs to keep your devices working.
Hearing Protection Services
We provide custom-fitted hearing protection tailored to your lifestyle.
Here's what our satisfied patients are saying...
At Ascent Audiology & Hearing, we take pride in providing exceptional audiology services to our patients. We would be grateful if you could share your thoughts about our business with others. Your feedback helps us improve and helps others make informed decisions. Please take a moment to leave a review of Ascent Audiology & Hearing and let others know what you think.
John R B
Ascent Audiology provides excellent, friendly service. Five
stars. I recommend it!
9/15/2026
Judy D
Recommended
They are great at Ascent Audiology both in Dartmouth and
Somerset. We highly recommend them.
9/14/2026
Restore Clarity Through Professional Hearing Evaluation
Individualized testing provides the foundation for better hearing in everyday life.
Strengthen Communication With Personalized Hearing Care
Serving South Coast Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities
Ascent Audiology serves as a local resource for better hearing across communities in South Coast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Professional evaluation forms the starting point for understanding your specific hearing profile, and individualized recommendations replace one-size-fits-all approaches. Every service—from testing to fitting, repair, and protection—is built around your needs.
You might notice conversations becoming harder to follow, struggle to hear clearly in groups, or feel uncertain about whether hearing technology is right for you. A thorough hearing test reveals where challenges exist and what solutions will address them, giving you a clear path forward instead of guesswork.
The difference between devices that work and devices that fit your life comes down to personalized care at every stage. Ascent Audiology connects evaluation results to the technology, adjustments, and ongoing support that help you stay engaged with the people and activities that matter.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Hearing testing begins with a detailed evaluation that measures how you hear across different frequencies and environments, not just whether you pass a basic screening. The results shape recommendations for properly fitted technology, ongoing device adjustments, or preventive protection based on your daily routines and communication goals. You'll understand what the findings mean and what steps will deliver the most improvement.
When you move forward with hearing aids, fitting involves precise calibration to match your hearing profile, followed by guidance on use and adjustments as you adapt. Repair services keep devices functioning reliably, and hearing protection addresses noise exposure before damage occurs.
This approach ensures you receive care that reflects your situation and supports lasting results:
Evaluation identifies the specific frequencies and settings where your hearing needs support
Fitted devices are adjusted to your ears and tested in real listening conditions
Repairs restore function quickly so interruptions don't disrupt your routine
Protection options are tailored to the noise levels you encounter regularly in Dartmouth, New Bedford, and surrounding areas
Reach out to schedule an appointment and begin with a professional hearing evaluation.
Receive Technology Matched to Your Needs
Properly fitted devices support communication, connection, and confidence.
A Practice Built on Individual Attention
Ascent Audiology prioritizes recommendations that match your hearing profile, communication needs, and daily environment rather than applying a standard protocol. Every fitting, repair, and consultation reflects attention to how you actually use your devices and what outcomes matter most to you. This practice serves families across Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Tiverton, Rochester, and Freetown with the same commitment to individualized care.
Reliability in hearing care means technology that works consistently, adjustments made when needed, and a professional relationship that continues beyond the initial fitting. You deserve devices that perform as expected and support that responds when questions or issues arise..
Contact the practice today to discuss your hearing needs and explore solutions designed around your life.
