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Dorchester 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 231 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dorchester, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dorchester is about $8,071, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 4294 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Elmer, Pittsgrove and Buena Vista.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Dorchester, NJ

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Photo of Maurice House
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Maurice House is a wonderful place. It's clean, beautiful, well cared for. The staff are like family to the residents and families. Mom loves the food and the socialization. She is thriving and loves her new...
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.
Maurice House is the preferred Assisted Living community in Millville, New Jersey. Maurice House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself! With Maurice House's...
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I LOVE Meadowcrest and their staff for my parents. Absolutely. The staff is caring and so professional. During this past snow storm, staff stayed overnight to make sure residents were secure. They even gave...
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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Photo of The Fountains at Atco
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8.3
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The staff was professional, the place was clean, only thing to complain about was that we rarely got through to nurses station when we called and they rarely returned our calls
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 Fountains at Atco is a continuing care retirement community offering vibrant living with exceptional care. Our community blends beautiful spaces and services, ensuring residents thrive, build connections, and enjoy every day to the fullest. Midway between the sun and surf of the seashore and...
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It has a friendly atmosphere, the staff is very approachable and friendly, and supportive. Events are well planned and well executed. Looking forward to more.
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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Egg Harbor Townshiparea with affordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can...
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Great value compared to others and very flexible regarding a health issue with my family member. He was unable to actually reside in the community as his health took a significant downturn. They refunded...
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.
There’s a lot to love here.With both assisted living and memory care, here at our lakeside community, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. So go ahead and take that art class you’ve always wanted to try, or join your new friends for a movie night with popcorn. We’ll take care of the...
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5 for every category. He was only there 13 days before he passed and he refused to leave his room so we did experience the community at all. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on...
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.
Tucked beside the tranquil waters of Lion’s Lake Park in scenic Voorhees Township, our community offers more than just a beautiful place to live—it’s a lifestyle designed for joy. Whether you're strolling shaded walking trails, swimming laps in our indoor pool, or simply enjoying the laughter...
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Excellent, compassionate care! Laurel Brook Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Laurel truly cares about their residents' recovery. The staff is patient, friendly, and truly dedicated. The nurses and nursing...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Nestled in the heart of South New Jersey, Laurel Brook is a brand new community specializing in post acute care. We are experts in easing your transition from hospital to home with specializations in orthopedic rehabilitation, chronic kidney management, and stroke recovery. From day one, we...
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The building is nice, great location. The day to day staff is nice and has patience. The administrative staff doesn’t respond consistently to emails. You have to go into the office to get results and stay on...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events, a state-of-the-art...
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Kind, caring staff. Nice apartment. They have given my mother extra care and time giving her a new lease on life. Thank you, Sunrise!
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.
Just minutes from the Delaware/Pennsylvania state line, Sunrise of Wilmington is set in the heart of Brandywine Hundred. We pride ourselves in our dedication to creating a quality care alternative for seniors in the North Wilmington area. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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There was a lack of information when mom moved in, no welcome package with useful info. We only knew certain things because of a friend whose mom lives there. The were without a director at that point but...
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.
Forwood Manor sits on 13 beautifully manicured acres and is located just minutes from I-95. Close to shopping and cultural sites, we offer a full-service rental retirement community with the best social and transportation programs, along with well-designed and spacious apartments. We invite you...
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Photo of Brandywine Seaside Pointe by Monarch
1818 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
7.5
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I can only speak about memory care. Some of the staff members are very good. A few nurses are excellent, some are okay, caregivers are good, and some are very engaged and check on residents hourly 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.
At Brandywine Seaside Pointe, life by the shore is more than just ocean breezes—it’s a lifestyle filled with ease, joy, and meaningful connection, where every day feels like a permanent vacation. Nestled in scenic Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, our community offers effortless access to local favorites...
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Photo of The Addison of Cherry Hill
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99 Floor plans available
7.5
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My mother spent over four years at Spring Hills/The Addison before she passed. I was lucky to have found this place. My mom did not have much savings, and they admitted her with just the first month rent,...
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.
At Spring Hills Cherry Hill, we are committed to making healthy living the foundation of every aspect of life. From dining that truly satisfies, to fitness that invigorates and motivates, down to the smaller details, such as our use of safe, non-toxic cleaning products in each assisted living...
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Penn Home is an older community but its very good and the people there were very nice, and it was kept pretty clean. The care services were good, however the food was average. There wasn't a huge variety of...
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.
Penn Home is a non profit personal care retirement residence located in the Fishtown/Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1848 as the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women, the Home continues its charitable heritage today by offering an affordable option in...
Photo of HarborChase of Wilmington
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We couldn’t be more happy with Harbor Chase and the care they give all their residents. It’s definitely one of the top care facilities around. The staff, activities, food, medical care and overall management...
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.
HarborChase of Wilmington Assisted Living and Memory Care, is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating...
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Photo of Brandywine Moorestown Estates by Monarch
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The physical building and furnishings and decorations are absolutely beautiful. The food is very good. The nursing staff is wonderful and keeps in touch with the family as things go along. The caregivers are...
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.
At Brandywine Moorestown Estates, every day is an opportunity to feel connected, cared for, and completely at home. Nestled in one of New Jersey’s most beloved small towns, our community blends timeless charm, exceptional care, and meaningful companionship in a place where residents can truly...
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Everyone there was very helpful and nice whenever I went to visit my sister or ask questions about her care. It's very well maintained and friendly staff.
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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My parents have been there for a year. The staff is wonderful and very caring. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy and well cared for. I walk in and I am reminded of a...
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.
Where history is honored and every detail feels effortless, Brandywine Signature Haddonfield offers a lifestyle steeped in charm and elevated by modern luxury. Part of our community is set within a registered historic site—something our residents deeply appreciate—nestled in the heart of one of...
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It has been a nice experience for us. A Place For Mom did a wonderful job and I really appreciate their help. The community is really nice and we like it. We love our apartment, it is on the first floor and...
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 Evesham Township, Brightview Greentree brings the best in senior living options all together in one vibrant community. The campus features senior Independent Living apartments with services and resort-like amenities as well as dedicated Assisted Living apartments and the award-winning...
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Autumn Lake The Resort at Oceanview is exceptional! The facility is beautiful, well-maintained, active, and welcoming, creating a warm community. [name removed], Director of Admissions, is a gem—kind,...
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.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview is located in Oceanview, NJ. Our mission is to inspire their residents to live life to its fullest by providing the residents with elite-level care in a warm, energetic, and vibrant atmosphere. They offer bright comfortable rooms along with outdoor courtyards...
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They do great entertainment for the residents. Activities are great. A wonderful place for my loved one. I know that she was given the best possible care 24 hours a day, and i did not have to worry about her...
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.
Elmwood Hills Health Care Center is a family owned and operated nursing care facility that focuses on the needs of each individual. Our specialty is in short-term care and rehabilitative needs. We place a personal touch on all the services we offer and love to get to know each resident and...
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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The staff have been wonderful at motivating and helping my loved one get more involved in the variety of activities they offer. The community is very well decorated with lots of bright lights and many open...
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.
A lovely community with an excellent reputation for relationship-based care, many say Brightview Woodbury Lake feels like a beautiful Victorian estate. Assisted Living apartments offer privacy and individualism with the comfort and security of attentive staff delivering personalized care and...
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Everything has been wonderful. One nurse in particular is outstanding and goes above and beyond to take care of my mother's medication. One of therapists does an excellent job as well. I can't believe how...
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.
Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance is dedicated to caring for our patients and their families with compassion and respect. We always encourage an open door policy where an exchange of ideas is welcome. We always involve patients in the decision-making process for care or treatment plans so that...
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My brother never complained. It was very clean, and had friendly people. I myself, loved it. It's a very nice place. Thank you for your help. I would recommend to others.
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.
Spring Oak at Vineland is an assisted living community located in Vineland, NJ. The city of Vineland is located in Cumberland County and home to about 60,600 people. Vineland is a small town with lots of shops and stores where residents can enjoy running errands and doing their shopping, going...
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The service is good. My loved one's caretaker has been taking good care of her. She hasn't been complaining about anything. The nurses are very pleasant and helpful. When she hits the call bell they come...
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.
Avista Healthcare is a leading rehabilitation and nursing community located in the heart of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. At Avista Healthcare, we believe in providing outstanding care in a home-like environment. We foster an atmosphere that is nurturing, respectful and dignified for our residents....

Cost of nursing homes in Dorchester, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $8,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newfield, NJ with an average of $7,066 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Dorchester, NJ
$8,071/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$8,408/mo
Nursing Homes
$8,071/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,641/mo
Private
$8,366/mo

Senior living costs in Dorchester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dorchester, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorchester, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$8,071/mo$8,283/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,808/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,408/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,764/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Dorchester, NJ:$8,071/mo
New Jersey:$8,283/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester, NJ:$6,808/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester, NJ:$8,408/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester, NJ:$4,764/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dorchester, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dorchester 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Dorchester, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dorchester 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
Dorchester, NJ$7,378/mo$6,835/mo+7.9%
New Jersey$7,253/mo$6,825/mo+6.3%
National$5,315/mo$5,064/mo+5.0%
Dorchester, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,378/mo
2023 average cost:$6,835/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,253/mo
2023 average cost:$6,825/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,064/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dorchester

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dorchester

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

4.0
I have had two rehabilitation stunts myself and compared to those facilities Hammonton Center is better. I see that my sister is receiving good care.

Dorchester nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorchester, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.1%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Hammonton, Brookdale Cape May and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dorchester, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 231 nursing homes facilities near Dorchester, New Jersey. See the full list.
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