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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dover, KS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dover, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Dover or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dover.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dover for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 73 assisted living facilities in the Dover area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Topeka, Oakland and Cullen Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Topeka, St. Marys and Silver Lake.
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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.
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...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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.
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Comfort Care Homes of Ottawa, Ottawa, KS has a great staff that has gotten to know not only my mother but myself as well. The staff is caring and lets the families know when they come to visit what is on...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
ComfortCare Homes of Ottawa is a residential care home located in the peaceful city of Ottawa, Kansas, a quiet suburb in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Our inviting community is situated on an inviting, tree-lined residential street near Rock Creek and Ottawa University, providing easy access...
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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Dover, KS
The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delia, KS with an average of $4,539 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover, KS vs. nearby cities
Dover, KS
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover, KS vs. the state and national average
Dover, KS
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dover, KS by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Dover over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dover, KS
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dover.
Private income options in Kansas
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VA benefits in Kansas
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Medicare and Medicaid in Kansas
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dover
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dover
Brookdale Junction City
4.8
I have been very satisfied with Brookdale. The staff made my mom's transition to assisted living very smooth. They were very helpful in making my mom feel at home. The staff is always pleasant and happy to help in any way.
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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Dover review score based on 100 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 60 Dover assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Review subcategories for Dover assisted living
When assisted living 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 100 reviews of 60 Dover assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dover resident and family assisted living 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.Dover, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
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Dover assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dover assisted living 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 assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
60%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dover assisted living
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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dover assisted living
Assisted living 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover assisted living
Our assisted living 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dover assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dover
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dover protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Junction City, Brandon Woods at Alvamar and Brookdale Topeka are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dover, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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