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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dover, KS

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dover, A Place for Mom can help. With 52 memory care facilities in Dover, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Dover incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dover memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dover, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pauline, Oakland and Highland Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Topeka, Overbrook and Alma.

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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 quality is expressed through our care. Mission Statement - Deaconess Long Term Care is devoted to meeting the needs of those individuals entrusted to our care. We foster a nurturing environment where residents, families, and employees are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. We...
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We are very happy about the care my parents receive from all who work at Vintage park Ottawa. I have no complaints from the staff that work there. They are always pleasant , caring and informative when we...
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.
Vintage Park at Ottawa is a family focused ASSISTED LIVING community in the town of Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa is a historical midwestern town with a plethora of cultural and recreational activities including antique stores, live theater, museums, lakes for fishing, farms, camps, cultural centers,...
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I moved mom here when I realized she needed more quality care. I appreciated how homey it felt. Staff kept mom clean and got her up every day to sit out with staff and peers. The facility was clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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.
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.
Council Grove Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Council Grove, KS. Our community is located in the heartland resting among the stunning Flint Hills, which offer our residents and their visitors amazing sunsets to view, and warm prairie winds from the spring and...
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We decided on Meadowlark Hills because it had all levels of care in one location. They were reasonable in helping us determine if we needed to just rely on our own private health insurance or if we needed to...
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.
Photo of Emporia Presbyterian Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
Homestead of Manhattan is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in NW Manhattan, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Manhattan offers many services and...
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Dover, KS

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,776 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harveyville, KS with an average of $4,393 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dover, KS vs. nearby cities

Dover, KS
$4,776/mo
$4,468/mo
$4,783/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dover, KS vs. the state and national average

Dover, KS
$4,776/mo
$4,822/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dover vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,776/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dover, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,002/mo
Studio
$5,675/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,096/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,148/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,082/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dover over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dover

Recent reviews for memory care in Dover

Vintage Park at Ottawa

4.7
This is a nice place for your loved one to be. I would recommend to take your loved one to see the community. If you can stay a little bit and see activities in the community you will be able to see how things go.

Homestead of Emporia

5.0
The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...
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Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Dover review score based on 104 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 104 reviews of 47 Dover memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dover review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dover review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Dover, KS47 facilities
7.3
Auburn, KS11 facilities
7.9
Willard, KS50 facilities

Review subcategories for Dover memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 104 reviews of 47 Dover memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dover resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.1
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Dover memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.6%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dover memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dover memory care

Memory care 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, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover memory care

Our memory care 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, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dover memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Junction City, Brookdale Topeka and Brandon Woods at Alvamar are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dover, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 52 memory care facilities near Dover, Kansas. See the full list.

The 52 memory care facilities near you in Dover, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dover, Kansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dover, Kansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Dover, Kansas ranges from $1575 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in Dover, Kansas is $4,776. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dover, Kansas typically starts at $1575. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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