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Wadleigh House
10 Summer Street, Dover, NH 03820
"I like that Wadleigh House is small, the location is good, and that I knew some of the people already. I had to comment...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,250
Assisted Living Communities in Dover, NH
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authentic reviews in Dover, NH below include 31 Assisted Living facilities with 345 reviews. On average in Dover, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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31 Providers
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Brookdale Spruce Wood
25 Worthen Road, Durham, NH 03824
"My mom is now in Brookdale Spruce Wood. It has been great so far. It is costly, but they try to customize the treatment...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,560
Rosewood Manor
2 Church Street, Rochester, NH 03839
"Rosewood is an old manor, but I liked the rooms that they got to stay in, and it’s a nice place. The room available for...
Assisted Living
$3,975
The Pines of Newmarket
9 Grant Road, Newmarket, NH 03857
"My husband is at The Pines of Newmarket. He tried to escape the first day, but the whole team is wonderful there, and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,400
The Haven at Lee
206 N River Rd, Lee, NH 03861
"Great facility, very caring staff, many activities for the residents as well as outside excursions. I would readily...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,895
Hillsbrook Village @ Allenstown
2 Chester Turnpike, Allenstown, NH 03275
"My father moved into Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. We chose it because they just seemed to offer a lot of...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,050
The Residence at Silver Square
100 Sterling Way, Dover, NH 03820
"The Residence at Silver Square was beautiful. It was a very beautiful place. It felt very energetic and very youthful...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$7,205
Langdon Place of Dover
60 Middle Road, Dover, NH 03820
"I got a call from the director of Langdon Place of Dover who said that there was a bed available and if we wanted to...
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Bellamy Fields
150 Garrison Road, Dover, NH 03820
"The place I have found is here in New Hampshire, and it is awesome. The place is called Bellamy Fields Assisted Living...
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living
306 Knox Marsh Road, Madbury, NH 03823
"The residents at Carriage Hill Assisted Living are all very happy and look well-cared for. The workers, too, are happy...
Assisted Living
$9,000
Watson Fields
201 Watson Road, Dover, NH 03820
"My husband has moved into Watson Fields. We chose them because they were the only ones that were willing to give him a...
Assisted Living
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Berwick Estates
79 Portland Street, South Berwick, ME 03908
"This was originally an old house so rooms are small but adequate. My friend loves it there. Likes the food and...
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Pond View Acres
923 Franklin Pierce Highway, Barrington, NH 03825
"The place is very well kept, the staff and residents are kind. Very cozy atmosphere. The administrator is also gorgeous...
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Meetinghouse Village
143 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904
"Meetinghouse Village was setup in two areas, the north and south facility. The south is more independent where they have...
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Studley Home
15 Eastern Avenue, Rochester, NH 03867
"I cannot say enough about the truly loving care EVERY staff member has for the residents. My father and mother moved in...
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Wentworth Senior Living
346 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
"I thought Mark WentWorth was absolutely beautiful. It was one of the nicest properties I visited. The lobby space was...
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The Edgewood Centre
928 South Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
"It was a nice place with many activities for the guests to partake in as well as nice scenery. It was somewhat of a sad...
Assisted LivingMemory Care+1
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Cedar Healthcare Center
188 Jones Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
"My dad is here. The staff is very good, very attentive, and work with him very well. The room is good and clean. He has...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,421
Langdon Place of Exeter
17 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833
"My brother has been a resident in the Memory Care unit for the past several years. The staff is highly professional...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,117
Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursin Center
117 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833
"My review of the Rockingham County Nursing Home (RCNH) is that this facility is one of the best nursing homes in New...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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caregiver
4.0
Review of The Residence at Silver Square
Residents are continually moving out due to depletion of their savings. The base rent may increase yearly by as much as $700. Always plan to pay for the top level of care. When we were looking at...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re glad to hear you appreciated our community environment, dining, activities, and the quality of care and therapy provided. We...
Assisted Living
Brenda
5.0
Review of The Residence at Silver Square
The Residence at Silver Square was beautiful. It was a very beautiful place. It felt very energetic and very youthful. It felt very all-inclusive. Like you could continue with your life there...
Assisted Living
Reviewer RC#1026
4.0
Review of Langdon Place of Dover
Langdon Place of Dover seemed older but the apartment was very nice. I only met the woman who did the intakes and she was excellent. She was great.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Dover, NH and Nearby Cities
Assisted living facilities in Dover charge approximately $6,525 per month for care. This is several hundred dollars over New Hampshire’s average of $6,053, and it exceeds the national average by over $2,000. Even so, the city may be an economical alternative to Manchester, where fees come in at $8,061. Across state lines in Boston, MA, and Burlington, VT, rates are within a few hundred dollars of Dover’s norm at $6,819 and $6,371, respectively. Seniors seeking more affordable care may save money by choosing an assisted living facility in Lewiston, ME, where facilities charge an average of $5,484.
Dover
$6,525
New Hampshire
$6,053
United States
$4,500
Manchester
$8,061
Burlington, VT
$6,371
Boston, MA
$6,819
Lewiston, ME
$5,484
Paying for Assisted Living in Dover
In Dover, assisted living facilities charge $6,525 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dover
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Dover, NH
Assisted living residents in Dover pay $6,525 for monthly care, which is nearly half the cost of nursing homes’ base rates of $11,315. In-home care and home health care tend to be more affordable than assisted living at $5,840 and $6,101, respectively, but those options don’t include living expenses. Adult day health care is the most economical long-term care option at $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 Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,315
Note: Data for Dover was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, ME, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Dover
Dover seniors have access to a network of agencies and programs that help them navigate their long-term care options and make decisions regarding their care. The following table highlights resources, such as the senior center, the nearest veterans’ service office and the Community Action Partnership. These resources can help seniors find the right assisted living facility for their needs, identify ways to pay for services and connect with services and programs in the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Community Senior Center | (603) 516-6436 | Dover Community Senior Center is located in the McConnell Center and provides activities for area residents aged 50 and over. Members participate in fitness programs, holiday events and table games and enjoy live entertainment throughout the year. The center is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Rochester ServiceLink | (603) 332-7398 | Rochester ServiceLink is an information and referral service that helps older adults find programs and services, such as durable medical equipment loans, transportation services, health insurance counseling and prescription drug assistance. The agency also publishes information on how seniors can protect themselves from health insurance fraud. |
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford County | (603) 435-2500 | The local CAP has information specialists who help older adults find transportation services, medical and dental care and age-friendly social activities, supplementing what they receive through assisted living. It has advisors who specialize in veterans’ benefits and can help qualified individuals apply for programs that may help cover residential care. |
| Veterans' Service Office | (603) 624-9230 | The closest VSO is in Portsmouth, 10 miles from Dover. At this location, trained advisors help older veterans apply for tax credits and exemptions, obtain discharge documents and upgrades and file applications for benefits, such as Aid and Attendance. The office also can also help veterans connect with community resources. |
| New Hampshire Legal Aid | (800) 639-5290 | New Hampshire Legal Aid provides free legal services to those aged 60 and over in Dover and can help individuals navigate issues such as wills and trusts, guardianship and powers of attorney. This agency can also help older adults apply for benefits, such as Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Dover
Dover Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in New Hampshire are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page for more information about these laws.
