We found 17 assisted living facilities near Dover, DE. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Dover assisted living providers listed below.
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Emeritus at DoverDover, DE 19904"Emeritus at Dover offers compassionate assisted living in Dover, DE. We offer both traditional ..." more -
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Friends Village At WoodstownWoodstown, NJ 08098"Friends Village at Woodstown has Assisted Living solutions for those who need help with daily a..." moreSponsored Result
Emeritus at Cape MayCape May Court House, NJ 08210"my husband completed rehab there in a caring enviorment. I saw a high level of caring and persona..." moreSponsored Result
Emeritus at White ChapelNewark, DE 19713"This place is amazing they are always clean and the seniors are always happy. I have never gone i..." moreSponsored Result
Millcroft Assisted LivingNewark, DE 19711"The facility was a generally beautiful place compared to some of the other nursing homes that I h..." moreSponsored Result
Ingleside Homes, Inc.Wilmington, DE 19806"Since 1971, Ingleside has been the answer to Delaware’s affordable housing and healthcare nee..." moreSponsored Result
Foulk Manor South Assisted LivingWilmington, DE 19803"Foulk Manor South offers compassionate senior care in Wilmington, DE. We strive to create a hom..." moreSponsored Result
Windsor PlaceHockessin, DE 19707"My grandfather resides at this residence currently, he has been there for a year and a half now. ..." moreSponsored Result
Rockland PlaceWilmington, DE 19803"Rockland Place in Wilmington Delaware is a rental community offering Assisted Living and Memory..." moreSponsored Result
Foulk Manor NorthWilmington, DE 19803"I have visited the Foulk Manor Facility on numerous occasions, typically two times a month to vis..." moreSponsored Result
Forwood ManorWilmington, DE 19810"Forwood Manor offers compassionate senior care in Wilmington, DE. We strive to create a home-li..." moreSponsored Result
Shipley Manor Assisted LivingWilmington, DE 19810"My Great Grandmother was constantly ignored. They were consistantly late bringing meals, sometime..." moreSponsored Result
Maris GroveGlen Mills, PA 19342"Delaware County Personal Care at Renaissance Gardens provides extra support for day-to-day livi..." more -
Heritage at DoverDover, DE 19904"Active seniors can enjoy a fun, dynamic lifestyle in one of our Assisted Living " more
Westminster VillageDover, DE 19904"Retirement living means something different for everyone. That?s why the residen" more
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CaringScore for Dover, DE
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Dover was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Dover.
CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 3.7, Dover rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Dover. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Dover, DE
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Dover, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Dover is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 4.1, Dover rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 155.3 physicians per capita, Dover trails the national average by 29.6 percent. Dover trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and scores 20.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Dover is 76.6 years -- 1.7 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Dover -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 56.6 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Dover's environmental health -- trails the national average by 41.8 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Dover, DE | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 155.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 5 | 7 |
CostScore for Dover, DE
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Dover, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Dover is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.3, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Dover are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Dover is $4,501 , which is 38.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Dover indexes at 7.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 110 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Dover, DE |
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| Aggregate Index | 107 |
| Healthcare Index | 106 |
| Housing Index | 110 |
| Food Index | 114 |
| Utilities Index | 111 |
| Transportation Index | 101 |
LivabilityScore for Dover, DE
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Dover. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Dover is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.6, Dover rates below average for assisted living facilities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 198 days each year in Dover, 3.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Dover than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Dover is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $44,519 per year, the population of Dover earns a lower than average median household income. Dover has an unemployment rate of 9.50 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 14.41 percent of the population in Dover is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Dover | Nat'l Avg |
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| Parks | 8 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3.2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 86 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 164.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 24.6 | 13.8 |
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