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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dover, MA

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Dover is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 74 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dover, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dover is about $7,207, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 792 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dover, MA

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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At The Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care...
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center is the long-term chronic care and rehabilitative hospital of Hebrew SeniorLife, a Harvard Medical School-affiliate and national leader in geriatric research and senior care for all. Non-profit and nonsectarian, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center has been offering a wide...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Stonebridge Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
For more than 30 years EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Sharon has been providing skilled nursing to residents through a highly trained compassionate staff committed to providing exceptional, individualized care. This 66 bed community is the ONLY skilled nursing facility in Sharon and offers a...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
Photo of Park Place Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Dover, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $7,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Attleborough, MA with an average of $6,315 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dover, MA vs. nearby cities

Dover, MA
$7,207/mo
$7,211/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dover, MA vs. the state and national average

Dover, MA
$7,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dover vs. other types of senior living

$7,229/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,207/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dover, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,244/mo
Studio
$7,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,718/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,863/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,900/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dover over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dover

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dover

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, MA

5.0
My mom was here for only 7 months in the long term unit. She had some dementia and came from assistant living for 5 years. She never thought of it as a nursing home. She still thought she was in assistant living.. To the family, that is the biggest compliment a nursing home can receive.. I ...
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The Residence at Melrose Station

5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.

Dover nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dover, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dover nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dover, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dover nursing homes

Nursing homes 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, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dover nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
0.4%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dover, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 74 nursing homes facilities near Dover, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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