In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Dover area, our team of researchers:
- Sorted through 52 communities using our unique methodology
- Spent over 15 hours researching assisted living communities in Dover
- Read more than 140 reviews left by residents and their family members
After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Dover is $6,583, which is lower than the state average of $6,650 and considerably higher than the national average of $4,051.
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia PractitionerJonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia PractitionerJonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.
Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Dover, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 52 communities in the Dover area.
AssistedLiving.org Trusted Communities
AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Dover area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.
Bellamy Fields
Family members were impressed by the dedicated staff. One family member said, "The staff are amazing and go out of their way to make sure her needs were met ... The honor that was given to my mom as she left the front doors of Bellamy Fields for the last time was absolutely beautiful!"
(15) Reviews
Brookdale Spruce Wood
Langdon Place of Dover
Langdon Place of Exeter
Pond View Acres
The Edgewood Centre
The Pines of Newmarket
The Residence at Silver Square
Watson Fields
Wentworth Senior Living
Our Methodology
It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.
Facility Features (40%)
Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc
Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.
Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.
Residential Quality (40%)
Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.
Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.
Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.
Location (20%)
Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.
Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older adults, air quality, climate.
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