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Assisted living costs in Dover average about $4,958 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 73 communities in Dover. Our detailed directory has 465 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We decided on Meadowlark Hills because it had all levels of care in one location. They were reasonable in helping us determine if we needed to just rely on our own private health insurance or if we needed to...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Homestead of Manhattan is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in NW Manhattan, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Manhattan offers many services and...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Comfort Care Homes of Ottawa, Ottawa, KS has a great staff that has gotten to know not only my mother but myself as well. The staff is caring and lets the families know when they come to visit what is on...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
ComfortCare Homes of Ottawa is a residential care home located in the peaceful city of Ottawa, Kansas, a quiet suburb in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Our inviting community is situated on an inviting, tree-lined residential street near Rock Creek and Ottawa University, providing easy access...
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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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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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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Dover, KS

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delia, KS with an average of $4,527 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dover, KS, vs. nearby cities

Dover, KS
$4,958/mo
$4,655/mo
$4,936/mo

Assisted living costs in Dover, KS, vs. state and national averages

Dover, KS
$4,958/mo
$5,047/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Dover, KS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,958/mo
$4,794/mo

Assisted living costs in Dover, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,711/mo
Studio
$5,971/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,258/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,091/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,900/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, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDover, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,958/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,794/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,634/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Dover, KS:$4,958/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Dover, KS:$4,794/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Dover, KS:$3,634/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dover, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living 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.

Dover, KSKS stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Dover, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dover, KS$5,168/mo$5,411/mo-4.5%
Kansas$5,351/mo$5,357/mo-0.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Dover, KS
2024 average cost:$5,168/mo
2023 average cost:$5,411/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,357/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dover, KS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dover.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dover

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dover

Homestead of Emporia

5.0
The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...
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Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS

4.8
It was beautiful, really nice! It was a little more expensive. The food was a three and a half or a four, it left a little to be desired. The people were friendly and it was clean and just beautiful!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendly and attentive nature of the staff at various senior living communities. For instance, at Brookdale Junction City, a resident's family mentions that the staff is 'so friendly and caring' and goes above and beyond to make their loved one feel at home, while a ...
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Nice and clean facilities. The cleanliness of the community spaces and the residents' living quarters is frequently highlighted in reviews. At Legend at Capital Ridge, a resident notes that the facility is 'nice' and the rooms are kept 'clean and tidy.' In another instance, at Brookdale Junction City, a family states ...
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Diverse range of activities. Senior living communities offer a variety of activities to keep residents engaged and active. For example, at Legend at Capital Ridge, activities include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and singing sessions, while residents at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone are offered a s ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant aspect of life at a senior living community, and many reviews mention the high quality of the food and the accommodations made for individual preferences. At Legend at Capital Ridge, the chef 'accommodates what [the resident] needed and how [they] like [their] food cook ...
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Communication and transparency. Effective communication between the senior living community staff, residents, and their families is essential for maintaining peace of mind and understanding care progress. Families at Brookdale Junction City praise the 'excellent care' and 'good communication' with the community's staff, who ...
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Personalized care and attention. Providing individualized care and attention is crucial for ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of senior residents. Reviews at Vintage Park at Tonganoxie indicate that the staff at Vintage Park at Tonganoxie 'interact well with the residents,' while residents at The Windsor of Lawr ...
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Dover review score based on 120 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 120 reviews of 59 Dover assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

8.0
Dover, KS59 facilities
8.5
Auburn, KS12 facilities
8.0
Willard, KS70 facilities

Review subcategories for Dover assisted living

When assisted living 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 120 reviews of 59 Dover assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dover resident and family assisted living 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, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Dover assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dover assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dover, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dover assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dover, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dover assisted living

Assisted living 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, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover assisted living

Our assisted living 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, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dover assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dover

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