Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Dover, NH below include 46 Assisted Living facilities with 289 reviews. On average in Dover, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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923 Franklin Pierce Highway, Barrington, NH 03825
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Pond View Acres has wonderful staff, great food, and the residents are well cared for. The home has been well maintained and updated. I love the small town feel while so close to the seacoast! ..."
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17 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833
4.3
(32 reviews)
"I stayed at Langdon Place of Exeter for a week, and I liked it. It was wonderful. I was busy all the time. I played bowling, had a chocolate fest on Valentine's day, and there was an accordion player. It was entertaining and they had sing-alongs and ..."
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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..."
READ MORE2 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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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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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. ..."
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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..."
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51 Main Street, Route 109, Springvale, ME 04083
3.8
(8 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..."
READ MORE298 Exeter Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
3.7
(4 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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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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795 Washington Road , Rye, NH 03870
3.7
(4 reviews)
"When I was looking for placement for my mom I looked for a location that felt like home. The staff at Webster has been there for many years which told me the management is doing something right. They care about their residents. I knew it would be a g..."
READ MORE35 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..."
READ MORE117 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..."
READ MORE79 Portland Street, South Berwick, ME 03908
2.3
(3 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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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 co..."
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777 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842
"Partridge House Senior Living Community consists of 40 apartments in scenic downtown Hampton, NH. We are located just minutes from the beach..."
READ MORE15 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 Fa..."
READ MORE256 Main St, Farmington, NH 03835
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New Hampshire Online Licensing Facility ..."
READ MOREAssisted 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.
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...
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Hank
5.0
Review of The Residence at Silver Square
My father is at the Residence at Silver Square. The facilities themselves are very, very nice. They have a dining room where they can go in and order pretty much anything they would like. They have...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience, Hank! We're so glad to hear that you and your father have enjoyed life at Silver Square.
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