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208 North Rd, Sandown, NH 03873
4.3
(6 reviews)
We chose Fox Den because it was affordable, the people were very helpful with the tour, and it seemed like a pleasant place. She has a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom, and there's a common dining room with tables and chairs, and a common ...
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206 North River Road, Lee, NH 03861
4.2
(10 reviews)
I have chosen Kirkwood Corners of Lee for respite care for mom. It's not a permanent move-in; she will be there for thirty days. It's a nice, small community, and it's a very clean building. I found that the people who work there are very easy to wor...
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188 Jones Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
4.0
(2 reviews)
My dad is here. The staff is very good, very attentive, and work with him very well. The room is good and clean. He has not complained about the food. ...
$1,474
143 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904
4.0
(1 reviews)
Meetinghouse Village was setup in two areas, the north and south facility. The south is more independent where they have outdoor access and your vehicles are right outside your apartment. We didn't get to view anything because nothing was open. The o...
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2 Victoria Court, York, ME 03909
4.0
(4 reviews)
Sentry Hill at York Harbor was a beautiful community, exactly what I wanted. It has freestanding independent living little cottages. My tour was fantastic. I only met one person. It was during COVID, so it was just the two of us, but she took me all ...
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795 Washington Road , Rye, NH 03870
4.0
(5 reviews)
My mother was a resident of Webster before her passing. The level and continuity of care is unmatched, anywhere. It speaks volumes that they are able to retain their wonderful compassionate staff. The food was great. They have a full list of acti...
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442 Main Street, Fremont, NH 03044
4.0
(1 reviews)
This intimate community is privately run and very very attractive. Relatively new, it was built just ten years ago as an addition to Colonial Poplin, one of the most highly rated nursing homes. For someone who has a retiring nature or is just a bit s...
$4,600
51 Main Street, Route 109, Springvale, ME 04083
3.7
(9 reviews)
I've toured The Lodges Care Center. I like it all. I thought it was excellent. The food is excellent. They have a lot of stuff going on for the elderly. They have an exercise room and a nice backyard. It's in the country. There's nothing about it tha...
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928 South Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3.7
(8 reviews)
I appreciate the quality of care. It is wonderful and that includes everybody: the owner, director, receptionist, nurses, physical therapist, OT, speech, the head nurses, the LPNs, and the cleaning people. The food is wonderful. They have a lot of ...
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35 July Street, Sanford, ME 04073
3.5
(2 reviews)
My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's years before her stay at the Newton Center. She stayed there for a short stay, having only been there for rehabilitation. The staff were a mixed bunch; some were very kind and full of smiles, while others...
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117 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833
3.5
(10 reviews)
We went to Ernest P. Barka Assisted Living Facility and they do such a great job. They have fabulous reputation in the area. The food was great for the size of the organization. It's got to be 200 or more residents. It's extraordinary what a great jo...
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298 Exeter Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
3.2
(5 reviews)
I would recommend Cornerstone at Hampton. Olivia, the Executive Director, is really on-point and very caring. She has a wealth of background in Geriatrics, dementia, and Alzheimer's. Patricia, who heads the Memory Care unit, is very passionate, very ...
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79 Portland Street, South Berwick, ME 03908
2.0
(4 reviews)
Berwick Estates is a very old facility. At first, we were a little concernws because when my mother-in-law was admitted when it was very cold. But the facility has been more than adequate. The staff is just wonderful and very nice. My mother-in-law s...
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40 Briggs Way, Durham, NH 03824
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62 Rochester Hill Rd, Rochester, NH 03867
Welcome to Colonial Hill Center! Colonial Hill Center, a 79-bed center that is surrounded by the quiet, natural beauty of New England, has been proudly serving the Rochester community since 1986. Colonial Hill offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care with 24-hour nursing coverage in a home-like setting, as well as Physical, Occupational, Speech and Respiratory Therapy services up to 7 days a week. Staff and physicians work closely with patients and families to create an individual treatment plan based on the needs and goals of our patients and residents, while offering hotel-like amenities such as concierge services to ensure a comfortable stay. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New Hampshire Online Licensing Facility Search
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19 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952
Assisted Living Center - Salisbury stands out in a crowded field of assisted living communities because of the commitment, dedication and compassion of each professional employee here. Every staff member – from personal care to cooks to management – is a resident of a local community, employed by this local organization - not a contracted worker from a large out-of-state corporation. Our employees are the heart and soul of our success.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
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90 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867
Welcome to Gafney Home For Aged We are dedicated to providing exceptional long-term care in a comfortable, supportive environment – and to caring for each resident with compassion, dignity, and respect.The Gafney Home combines high quality medical care and individual support services with luxurious amenities amid the beautiful grounds of one of the most magnificent Victorian mansions in the historic district of Rochester, New Hampshire. Your loved one will receive personal attention and one-on-one support, something rarely seen at larger facilities. We create an intimate, welcoming environment where residents can enjoy the company of one another and be surrounded by all the comforts of home. Come visit The Gafney Home and experience the Gafney Home difference today! The Gafney Home is one of the most magnificent and historic Victorian mansions in Rochester with beautiful grounds and amenities. Originally built as a home for Judge Charles Gafney and his wife Ida, the Home was transitioned into a home for the aged in September 1904. Throughout the years, with diligence and careful planning, it has remained one of the most successful assisted living facilities in New Hampshire. Today, the Home boasts 18 meticulously cared for rooms, each of which are tastefully decorated and appointed with the comforts of home. Our staff is eager to please and provide exceptional care and service to our residents. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New Hampshire Online Licensing Facility Search
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8 Hampton Rd, Exeter, NH 03833
Welcome to Exeter Center! Exeter Center is a 79-bed facility located in beautiful and historic Exeter, NH, minutes from Exeter Hospital. We offer short-term rehabilitation services, long-term care and respite care.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New Hampshire Online Licensing Facility Search
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15 Elizabeth St, Amesbury, MA 01913
To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
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40 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH 03867
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Assisted Living
Brenda
5.0
Review of The Residence at Silver Square
The Residence at Silver Square was beautiful. It was a very beautiful place. It felt very energetic and very youthful. It felt very all-inclusive. Like you could continue with your life there...
Assisted Living
Reviewer RC#1026
4.0
Review of Langdon Place of Dover
Langdon Place of Dover seemed older but the apartment was very nice. I only met the woman who did the intakes and she was excellent. She was great.
Assisted Living
Kristina
5.0
Review of Langdon Place of Dover
My impression of Langdon Place of Dover was very positive on everything. They have almost a restaurant-like setup for eating and that's very nice. They have a chef and there are choices of meals...
Assisted living facilities in Dover charge approximately $6,525 per month for care. This is several hundred dollars over New Hampshire’s average of $6,053, and it exceeds the national average by over $2,000. Even so, the city may be an economical alternative to Manchester, where fees come in at $8,061. Across state lines in Boston, MA, and Burlington, VT, rates are within a few hundred dollars of Dover’s norm at $6,819 and $6,371, respectively. Seniors seeking more affordable care may save money by choosing an assisted living facility in Lewiston, ME, where facilities charge an average of $5,484.
Dover
$6,525
New Hampshire
$6,053
United States
$4,500
Manchester
$8,061
Burlington, VT
$6,371
Boston, MA
$6,819
Lewiston, ME
$5,484
In Dover, assisted living facilities charge $6,525 per month.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page.
Assisted living residents in Dover pay $6,525 for monthly care, which is nearly half the cost of nursing homes’ base rates of $11,315. In-home care and home health care tend to be more affordable than assisted living at $5,840 and $6,101, respectively, but those options don’t include living expenses. Adult day health care is the most economical long-term care option at $2,600.
In-Home Care
$5,840
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$6,525
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,315
Note: Data for Dover was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, ME, was used instead.
Dover seniors have access to a network of agencies and programs that help them navigate their long-term care options and make decisions regarding their care. The following table highlights resources, such as the senior center, the nearest veterans’ service office and the Community Action Partnership. These resources can help seniors find the right assisted living facility for their needs, identify ways to pay for services and connect with services and programs in the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Community Senior Center | (603) 516-6436 | Dover Community Senior Center is located in the McConnell Center and provides activities for area residents aged 50 and over. Members participate in fitness programs, holiday events and table games and enjoy live entertainment throughout the year. The center is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Rochester ServiceLink | (603) 332-7398 | Rochester ServiceLink is an information and referral service that helps older adults find programs and services, such as durable medical equipment loans, transportation services, health insurance counseling and prescription drug assistance. The agency also publishes information on how seniors can protect themselves from health insurance fraud. |
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford County | (603) 435-2500 | The local CAP has information specialists who help older adults find transportation services, medical and dental care and age-friendly social activities, supplementing what they receive through assisted living. It has advisors who specialize in veterans’ benefits and can help qualified individuals apply for programs that may help cover residential care. |
| Veterans' Service Office | (603) 624-9230 | The closest VSO is in Portsmouth, 10 miles from Dover. At this location, trained advisors help older veterans apply for tax credits and exemptions, obtain discharge documents and upgrades and file applications for benefits, such as Aid and Attendance. The office also can also help veterans connect with community resources. |
| New Hampshire Legal Aid | (800) 639-5290 | New Hampshire Legal Aid provides free legal services to those aged 60 and over in Dover and can help individuals navigate issues such as wills and trusts, guardianship and powers of attorney. This agency can also help older adults apply for benefits, such as Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. |
Dover Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in New Hampshire are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page for more information about these laws.
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