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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Dover, NH for 2024

Dover is in southeastern New Hampshire. In the city, there are around 33,000 residents, with seniors 65 years of age and above comprising 16.3% of the population. That percentage nearly matches the national average, which is 16.8%. Seniors who value medical care access may find Dover appealing, as it hosts Portsmouth Regional Hospital’s Dover Emergency Room and the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Both are open 24/7 for emergency situations, and the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital offers many specialty services.

Nursing homes serve individuals who are well enough to avoid hospitalization but still need regular medical attention. Generally, these facilities offer 24-hour assistance and keep skilled nurses on-site. To help seniors recover their capabilities, many nursing homes provide rehabilitation. However, nursing homes are expensive. Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey estimates that, on average, semiprivate rooms cost $11,315 monthly. Cheaper options to consider for those who don’t need extensive medical care include home health care, which takes place in seniors’ residences, and assisted living, which offers personalized support in a communal setting.

This guide reveals more details about the prices of nursing homes in Dover, plus those of other care options. A summary of resources for Dover seniors is also included.

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Nursing Home Costs in Dover, NH

In Dover, the average nursing home charges $11,315 per month for semiprivate accommodations. The average cost for private accommodations is $12,349 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Dover’s typical semiprivate room rate is high compared to the national average, which is $7,908. To a lesser extent, Dover is also pricier than New Hampshire in general. Across the state, the average cost is $10,950. In southern New Hampshire, Manchester’s average rate is $30 below Dover’s. To the northeast in Maine, Lewiston’s seniors pay around $1,430 less per month than Dover’s. The Massachusetts cities of Boston and Worcester have respective average costs of $13,155 and $11,863, respectively. 

Dover

$11,315

New Hampshire

$10,950

The United States

$7,908

Manchester

$11,285

Worcester, MA

$11,863

Boston, MA

$13,155

Lewiston, ME

$9,885

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The average rate for semiprivate quarters in a Dover nursing home is $11,315, and for private rooms, the rate is $12,349. Compared to the semiprivate room rate, in-home care costs $5,475 less, and home health care is $5,214 more affordable. Assisted living facilities charge an average of $6,525. Seniors who can travel to receive adult day health care pay a relatively low median rate of $2,600. 

In-Home Care

$5,840

Home Health Care

$6,101

Adult Day Health Care

$2,600

Assisted Living Facility

$6,525

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$11,315

Nursing Home (private room)

$12,349

Note: Data for Dover was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, ME, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Dover, NH

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Dover, NH

Solidifying long-term care arrangements can be challenging, but there are organizations in Dover that offer support during the process. Below are descriptions of many such organizations. The best way to learn about their individual offerings is by getting in touch.

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ServiceLink(603) 332-7398A program from New Hampshire's government, ServiceLink connects seniors with long-term support, information and referrals. To help with decision-making, ServiceLink also conducts options counseling for older adults and their family members. ServiceLink's team works with clients of all income levels.
New Hampshire Division of Veterans Services(603) 624-9230Through field offices across New Hampshire, the DVS helps seniors with military backgrounds and their dependents. It does so by offering benefits reviews, easing access to state- and federal-level entitlements. The department's officers also aid individuals interested in New Hampshire's Veterans Home, where nursing services are available.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(603) 271-4375The Long-Term Care Ombudsman office looks into complaints raised by residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Additionally, the office's personnel conduct regular facility visits, with the goal of preemptively intervening before issues worsen. They offer long-term care education and referrals as well.
Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels(603) 692-4211By delivering lunchtime food, Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels helps clients meet their nutritional needs. Homebound seniors 60 years of age and up are eligible, as are the spouses and caregivers of enrollees. During deliveries, staff members perform safety checks on recipients.
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County(603) 435-2500Seniors are a population that CAPSC prioritizes. CAPSC runs programs that make fuel and electricity costs more manageable for eligible clients. It also has a weatherization program that improves homes' energy efficiency. Nonmedical transportation for older adults is another offering from the organization.
Justice in Aging Project(1-888) 353-9944The Justice in Aging Project serves seniors 60 years of age and up, helping in matters such as health care access and Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. Another focus is assisting residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, who are in disputes with facility staff.
Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity(603) 433-9555Habitat for Humanity's home repair program supports clients of limited financial means. Its workers install wheelchair ramps, grab bars, handrails and other accessibility and safety features. They fix problems with flooring and perform air sealing as well. HFH accepts client referrals from CAPSC and other organizations.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Donna

I visited this facility

Review of Saint Ann Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

I liked the way the rooms were divided at St. Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Even though the rooms were shared, there was a wall between the two so that it was more private than a curtain....

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Jon Hotchkiss

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Riverside Rest Home

Lots of communication with the Social Worker assigned to my sisterinlaw. Very positive staff provide compassionate care and work extremely hard to develop creative social activities and...

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Lois

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Langdon Place of Dover

I'm living in Langdon Place of Dover right now. I've been here for rehab, and for the most part it's been very, very good. The care from the girls is good. They're a very caring staff. The food is,...

Provider response

Hi Lois, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Langdon Place of Dover. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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