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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dover, NH
Assisted living costs in Dover average about $6,144 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 19 communities in Dover. Our detailed directory has 326 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Portsmouth, Sanford and Kittery.
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9.6
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It was difficult to get return calls from nursing staff. Some orders weren't carried out. Limited activities especially for those higher functioning. Very expensive and constantly increasing costs. Thank God...
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.
Spring Village at Dover is a new 56-bed assisted living community specializing in memory care, conveniently located in the developing Pointe Place neighborhood of Dover, NH. Woodbine Senior Living, LLC, a management and development company with over 40 years of experience in the Senior Living...
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My FIL was having behavioral issues, they were the only facility willing to take him. The staff has been outstanding in meeting his needs. Conversely Silver Square was no help at all with this situation!
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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: Catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language, or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you...
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41 reviews
Overall, we are happy with Langdon Place, particularly with the nursing staff. They are warm, friendly, patient. The place is not well maintained and could be cleaner. We have noted safety issues like...
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.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...
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5 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Wentworth Home and everything about the experience has been great so far. This facility has been great. We're very happy with Wentworth Home. I would recommend this...
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.
Wentworth Home — Exceptional Care at an Affordable Price Our warm and welcoming environment provides around the clock nursing staff with assistance tailored to each individual; delicious home cooked meals and engaging social activities and events. With the help of our outstanding employees,...
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51 reviews
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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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9.7
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48 reviews
My grandmother has been living at the pines for just over a month, and she has settled in well. The Pines feels like home with it's cozy atmosphere. My grandmother has a private room which is spacious 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.
The Pines Of Newmarket have served the residents of New England since 1999. At The Pines of Newmarket, our residents enjoy an array of services managed by a staff whose single goal is to help them enjoy life by creating a fun, loving and safe environment. We provide quality assisted living and...
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9.0
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39 reviews
This is a beautiful facility. The staff is very nice. Nursing care is excellent. I highly recommend Brookdale Spruce Wood to others looking.
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 Good LifeTucked into more than 15 beautiful acres in the stunning city of Durham, New Hampshire, your new community will feel like home from the moment you arrive. Known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), we provide everything from independent and assisted living to memory care...
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Overall they've done a great job at the Wadleigh House. It's a very nice community, and it has a warm, homey atmosphere. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the staff are all very friendly and...
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.
Wadleigh House LLC is located in Dover, NH in Strafford County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you need on a daily basis in a location that is full of natural beauty and things to do. Those who spend time in Dover appreciate all that is offered there including Woodman...
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Most rooms are shared with one bathroom per two residents. Showers are scheduled once weekly. Communication between staff and families is wonderful. Overall a fabulous place for your loved one.
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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5s across the board, really. They were wonderful, and I wish we had gotten him there sooner. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
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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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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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.
As you explore the amenities, the living areas, and our approach to care, you’ll discover that Johnson Creek Village is so much more than just a new place to live. It is, in fact, a memory care community that promotes healthy and active living.
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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...
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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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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
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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.
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.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony Homes...
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We thought it was going to be a hard placement and my loved one was going to be resistant, but he loves it there. He likes the people and the food. He is comfortable, so overall it is good experience and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Your parents have been there for you since day one. They made sure that you were well taken care of as a child and made many sacrifices for you through adolescence. As the years pass, you soon find yourself in the position where the tables turn. It is now your turn to make sure that they are well...
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Cost of assisted living in Dover, NH
The average cost of senior living in Dover is $6,144 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laconia, NH with an average of $4,405 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover, NH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover, NH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dover, NH by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dover, NH
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dover
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dover
Partridge House in Hampton, NH
5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well.
My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.
Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH
4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Avita of Wells
5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and compassionate staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Pines Of Newmarket, a family member praises the friendliness and compassion of some staff members, despite their father not being a good fit for the facility. At Carriage Hill Assisted ...
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Safe and homely environments. Residents and their families appreciate the safety and homelike atmospheres at different communities. For instance, at Langdon Place of Dover, a loved one enjoys the meals and dining service, and feels safe, while at The Residence at Silver Square, a friend is satisfied with the cleanliness ...
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Wonderful dining experiences. Reviews often highlight the excellent food and dining services at various communities. For instance, at The Residence at Silver Square, residents praise the variety and quality of food, which is comparable to restaurant dining. At Spring Village at Dover, the dining staff prepares wonderful ...
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Loving and attentive care. Reviews express appreciation for the loving and attentive care that staff members provide at different communities. For example, at The Residence at Silver Square, the care the staff provided went above and beyond for a resident, and at Spring Village at Dover, mom is very content, safe, and ...
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Flexible and accommodating. Families mention the flexibility and accommodating nature of staff members at various communities. For instance, at The Residence at Silver Square, the community provides activities and has a private dining room for family visits. At Watson Fields, the staff accommodated a resident's need fo ...
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Clear communication and understanding. Reviews highlight the importance of clear communication between staff and families at different communities. For example, at The Residence at Silver Square, the community could improve on their upfront communication regarding the level of care they can provide for a loved one. At Langdon Plac ...
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Dover review score based on 119 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 119 reviews of 16 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
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 119 reviews of 16 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, NH averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Hampshire assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dover protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Spring Village at Dover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dover, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 19 assisted living facilities near Dover, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dover, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Atria Kennebunk. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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