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Assisted living costs in Dover average about $4,017 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 75 communities in Dover. Our detailed directory has 398 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: 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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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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Every time I visit, which is often, I always see a staff cleaning the rooms and the restrooms. It always smells clean here. My dad is doing well in his new environment. The staff are very helpful. He is...
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.
Welcome to Wallace Gardens Care Center. To us, caring is more than providing excellent services. It's also being a companion and treating each guest with the upmost dignity, respect and compassion. Nestled in a beautiful, safe home-like environment. Wallace Gardens is conveniently located...
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I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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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.
Williamston House is an assisted living community located in Williamston, NC. Williamston is in eastern Carolina's own beautiful bayou. It is known for its charming towns and rural back-roads and historical ties. Williamston House prides themselves on their family oriented team. Their primary...
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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Staff and administrator are fabulous. Older building but very nice on the inside. We are well pleased. God opened up a great door for us to go through and find the Vintage Inn. Residents all seem to be happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Vintage Inn of Williamston located at 826 East Boulevard Highway 17 North in Williamston. Vintage Inn offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services...
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Dover, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Springs, NC with an average of $3,530 per month.

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

Dover, NC
$4,017/mo
$3,654/mo
$3,878/mo

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

Dover, NC
$4,017/mo
U.S. national average
$4,781/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,017/mo
$4,397/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,224/mo
Studio
$6,590/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,079/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,671/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, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDover, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,017/mo$4,436/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$4,397/mo$5,307/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living$3,450/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Dover, NC:$4,017/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Dover, NC:$4,397/mo
North Carolina:$5,307/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Dover, NC:$3,450/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dover, NC, 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Dover, NC

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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dover, NC$5,532/mo$4,666/mo+18.6%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Dover, NC
2024 average cost:$5,532/mo
2023 average cost:$4,666/mo
Percent change:+18.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
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, NC

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

Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of activities.

Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC

4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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Dover review score based on 115 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 115 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

8.3
Dover, NC59 facilities
9.4
Cove City, NC11 facilities
8.2
Kinston, NC83 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 115 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, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
39%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22%
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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
25.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
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, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.5%
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 North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dover protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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