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19 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952
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Assisted Living Communities in Dover, New Hampshire
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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Directory of Assisted Living in Dover, NH
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Colonial Hill Center
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 b..."
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Exeter Center
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 ..."
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Gafney Home For Aged
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 c..."
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Hattie'S Place
256 Main St, Farmington, NH 03835
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Dover, NH and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Dover
In Dover, assisted living facilities charge $6,525 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dover
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans BenefitsÂ
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Hampshire page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Dover, NH
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Dover
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Dover
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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.
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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.
