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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dover, VA

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Memory care in Dover offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Dover is about $8,359 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 293 communities, read 8464 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Bethesda and Alexandria.

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My loved one, [name removed], came to Brightview from another facility. I knew neither he nor I could stay there another day and it was with great happiness we made the move to Brightview, South River,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience something new every day at Brightview South River. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events...
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The facility is very nice and clean. Staff is nice and seems dedicated to helping and safety. The ratio of staff to clients is a concern especially at night and weekends. But I think the ratio is the same...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Charter Senior Living of Annapolis (formerly Somerford Place) is the result of extensive research into the needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our specially designed building is nestled behind historic Annapolis oak trees, and is secure, supportive and feels like...
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My mom moved into Brightview, Severna Park, MD this past week. It has been a very positve experience so far. The staff has been great a welcoming her and getting her settled. The actual building is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The community features full-service Independent Living apartments on a monthly rental basis with No Large Entrance Fee. The all-inclusive monthly fee will include private 1 or 2-bedroom apartment homes, exterior and interior maintenance including appliances, full kitchens, washer/dryer,...
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A great place for your loved ones to continue life with a quality environment, top of line amenities, and great customer care. We are fortunate enough to know our mother will be cared for and given continued...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience Senior Care at The Wellington at Lake ManassasNestled in beautiful surroundings and small-town charm in Gainesville, Virginia, The Wellington at Lake Manassas stands out as the premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Arlington, our senior housing offers a...
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My loved one's stay is going just great! The facility is very nice and the staff are sure to take care of my loved one. She really likes the menu, as well as the many activities that they have to offer. This...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in a lovely and historic residential neighborhood with easy access to Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties, Brightview Catonsville is unique in the area, offering Assisted Living residences with personalized care and service as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in a secure...
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From the very beginning of touring the facility to moving my mom into Rolling Hills the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Everyone is friendly and eager to make my mom feel at home and they have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Your luxurious home is waiting for you at Brightview Rolling Hills, conveniently located in Catonsville, Maryland. Laugh with friends and family at our daily happy hour in the pub. Enjoy a beautiful day in our outdoor courtyard or from your own balcony. Get a massage in our spa-like setting or...
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From the director to the head nurses and the staff down the line, everyone made us feel like family. It's a lovely, quiet, gentle, place to live and for my husband who had cancer, to die. Everyone was...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Yes, what they could improve on would be there business office, needed to collect their rent on time. Or at least let patients family know why the financial payments are not being process on schedule. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Paradise Assisted Living we combine comfortable living with quality healthcare to ensure our residents receive all the comforts of home. The warmth and hospitality of this gracious community is felt the moment you step onto our wrap-around, covered front porch, walk through the door, and enter...
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We placed our sister at Copper Ridge, at the end of March; the physical appearance of the dining room, sitting rooms and the small but adequate individual rooms were what impressed us. There is also a craft...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Since 1994, Copper Ridge, located in Sykesville, MD, has been a pioneer in the field of memory and dementia support through its cutting edge programs and services. With advancements in research and education, we have evolved to now offer complete neurocognitive support for individuals...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Glynn Taff Assisted Living offers compassionate, experienced, quality care in a restored turn of the century Catonsville mansion with beautiful grounds and a deep, relaxing front porch. One of our residents’ describes our community this way: “This is as close to home as you can get. It’s cozy...
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We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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My aunt has recently made the move into this community and so far we are very happy with how things are going for her. The staff have been excellent and I am comfortable with the care she has been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Assisted Living Management was founded in 1999 and currently owns and operates six turn-of-the-century homes focused on enhancing the quality of life for all seniors. Each home is licensed for 15 residents and has been designed specifically for seniors. A place that gives residents control over...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother has been a resident for a year at PearTree. We have found the staff very friendly, experienced, and able to assist with all her needs as she is bed dependent and also has dementia. Although it's...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Peartree Assisted Living at Shadow Oak is a newly built assisted living facility located conveniently between Baltimore and Annapolis, and less than 1 hour from Washington, DC. We are owned and operated by five Registered Nurses. Our comfortable setting is designed for 15 residents - each with...
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My wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...
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I was immediately impressed with Roland Park Place. They offer many options for residents from independent to nursing care. Roland Park Place provides a number of "apartments" where couples can live that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Roland Park Place is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in the heart of northern Baltimore City. We offer 21 different Independent Living floor plans, 5 different Assisted Living floor plans and all private rooms in our Health Care Center. With the...
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It is pricey but they provide a tremendous amount of services, we would absolutely 100% recommend this community to others
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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What we like the most about Seaton Towson is that the staff is very nice and accommodating. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
You see the difference when you walk into The Maples; the exceptional decor, the welcoming ambience. We provide exceptional care in a sophisticated environment. Since 1995, we've been earning our reputation for care you can count on. Nowhere else will you and your family enjoy the level of...
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My parents were firm believers that you get what you pay for. My brother and I looked at six facilities before deciding Brightview was where my mother was going. Brightview was the most expensive but the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience your most fulfilling life in the heart of Towson, where you’ll have easy access to restaurants, shops, the Baltimore County Public Library, and cultural events at Towson University. It’s like living in a beautiful boutique resort, but this lifestyle comes with extraordinary care from...
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The place is small enough that the staff knows everyone and treats them like family. The rooms are huge and inviting. Home cooked meals always smell delicious. There aren't scheduled activities but that's ok...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I think its cheery and bright and feels very homey. What I've seen has been very clean. The furniture seems new, and everything seems new and clean. I've never noticed any smells, which has been an issue...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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They are in a big house and all the residents are over 90. They don't have any activities they do themselves, you can go and pick up your loved one for outside activities. They receive excellent care,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
William Hanson 'Dinty' Moore purchased the four-year liberal arts college in the village of Lutherville, Maryland in the late 1920s. He was Provost, then President of the College until 1952. Dr. Moore married one of the students, Mabelle Symington, of Long Island, New York. After listening to...
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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We looked at quite a few facilities and Brightview was having a deal and we got a good value. The room sizes here are adequate for what my mother needs. She definitely has plenty of closet space and a nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Conveniently located near Bel Air Road in Baltimore County, Maryland, Brightview White Marsh features the best in Assisted Living as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in the secure Wellspring Village neighborhood. This warm, friendly community is highly regarded for exceptional quality of...
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The nursing service at Brightview Westminster Ridge needs improving. Mom is diabetic and was not receiving her medication. So we had to put our foot down with the staff on this matter. We had several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tucked handsomely into countryside, yet close to every metro-area convenience and historic downtown Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge brings all the right things together for vibrant, value-filled senior living. The only full-service, rental retirement community in Carroll County, the...

Cost of memory care in Dover, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $8,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $8,359 per month.

Memory care costs in Dover, VA, vs. state and national averages

Dover, VA
$8,359/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Dover, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,359/mo

Memory care costs in Dover, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,148/mo
Studio
$8,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,354/mo

Senior living costs in Dover vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dover, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDover, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$8,359/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Dover, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Dover, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Dover, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Dover, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dover and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Dover, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dover have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dover, VA$7,769/mo$7,472/mo+4.0%
Virginia$6,952/mo$6,648/mo+4.6%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Dover, VA
2024 average cost:$7,769/mo
2023 average cost:$7,472/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,952/mo
2023 average cost:$6,648/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Dover

Recent reviews for memory care in Dover

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
My experience at Heartfields was excellent! I couldn’t have placed [name removed] in a more caring, professional environment. I would recommend Heartfields to anyone. It was a difficult time for me and they made it easier on a daily basis to continue to help [name removed]

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the staff's friendly and caring demeanor at various communities. At Arden Courts Annandale, A Memory Care Community, a senior living expert notes the staff's kindness and patience with residents. At Sunrise of Vienna, family members express gratitude for the staff's a ...
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Engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered by different communities. At Artis Senior Living of Potomac, reviews mention the variety of activities, including exercise classes and social events. At Sunrise of Hunter Mill, residents and families appreciate the personalized ...
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Beautiful and clean facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness and aesthetics when it comes to senior living communities. At Artis Senior Living of Potomac, the facility is described as beautiful and well-maintained. At The Providence Fairfax, the Providence Fairfax is praised for its exquisit ...
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Excellent communication between families and staff. Families appreciate open and frequent communication with their loved ones and the community staff. At Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, families feel reassured by the regular updates and meetings with the community director. At Sunrise of Vienna, staff use a SmileApp to keep ...
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Supportive environment. Reviews mention the positive and welcoming atmosphere that supports and encourages residents. At Sunrise of Fairfax, staff are credited with their genuine caring and friendliness, and at Artis Senior Living of Potomac, residents are given dignity, autonomy, and respect.
Dedicated and well-trained staff. Families and residents praise the knowledgeable and responsive staff at their communities. At Sunrise of Alexandria, while the caregivers could use more empathy, the care supervisor and wellness supervisor are highlighted for their helpfulness. At Sunrise of McLean, the staff's unique set of ...
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Dover review score based on 1,674 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1674 reviews of 293 Dover memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dover review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dover review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Dover, VA293 facilities
8.7
Centreville, VA135 facilities
8.2
Falls Church, VA160 facilities

Review subcategories for Dover memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,674 reviews of 293 Dover memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dover resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dover, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dover memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dover memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dover, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dover memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dover, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80.5%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
76.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.3%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
49.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.8%
69.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dover memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dover Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dover, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dover memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dover, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
69.3%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
49.1%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dover, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
62.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dover memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
73%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.6%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.1%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
52.9%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Dover

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dover protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Arlington VA, Chevy Chase House and Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dover, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 293 memory care facilities near Dover, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dover, Virginia are Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Morningside House of Friendship. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 293 memory care facilities near you in Dover, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dover, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dover, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Dover, Virginia ranges from $2800 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Dover, Virginia is $8,359. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dover, Virginia typically starts at $2800. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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