We found 20 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"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you ever..." 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..." more -
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Somerford House & Place of NewarkNewark, DE 19713"Somerford House doesn't provide the medical care in between but it does have the Alzheimer's care..." more -
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Emeritus at White ChapelNewark, DE 19713"This facility was very warm and welcoming. The staff was cheerful and the people living there wer..." more -
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Emeritus at Cape MayCape May Court House, NJ 08210"Both my parents are at Emeritus. My mother is in the Memory Care unit and My father is in an apa..." more -
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Ingleside Homes, Inc.Wilmington, DE 19806"My experience with Ingleside Homes was always a pleasant and positive one. The staff seemed to ge..." more -
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HeartFields at EastonEaston, MD 21601"As good as it gets! A warm, well maintained, state of the art facility, with fine food, staffed ..." more -
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Windsor PlaceHockessin, DE 19707"The facility on the outside seemed beautiful, but once on the inside it was a little directionles..." more -
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Rockland PlaceWilmington, DE 19803"In the summer of 2010 my great aunt became a resident of Rockland Place in Wilmington, Delaware. ..." more -
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Foulk Manor SouthWilmington, DE 19803"Foulk Manor South offers compassionate senior care in Wilmington, DE. We strive to create a hom..." more -
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Foulk Manor NorthWilmington, DE 19803"I have visited the Foulk Manor Facility on numerous occasions, typically two times a month to vis..." more -
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Shipley ManorWilmington, DE 19810"My Great Grandmother was constantly ignored. They were consistantly late bringing meals, sometime..." more -
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Forwood ManorWilmington, DE 19810"My dad is doing very well at Forwood Manor. Everything has been very good and we haven't had any ..." more -
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Maris GroveGlen Mills, PA 19342"My grandfather always had nice things to say about this place. I know some places are all show a..." 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. The average life expectancy from birth in Dover is 76.6 years -- 1.7 percent lower than most of the country. 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 |
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| 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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