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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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Overall we're very pleased with how things turned out at Luther Towers. The staff here is friendly and professional, and they were a big help and made the whole move-in process very easy. It's a nice looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers II Luther Towers II is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Wilmington, Delaware where the Christina River, the Brandywine Creek, and the Delaware River all meet. With a beautiful and vibrant riverfront containing theatres, markets, restaurants, and...
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My loved one is doing very well here. He is being cared for very well here. I'am happy with everything they have done for us. The staff is patient and very caring towards the residents. They do a good job...
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.
Ingleside Homes offers affordable assisted living to all fail seniors, regardless of income, who need assistance with two or more activities of assisted living such as eating, bathing and dressing.
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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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My husband has been in this facility for a little over two years now. At first it was a little rough because when a loved one has to be in a facility it is a big adjustment for all the family members. We...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Cherry Hill Rehab & Nursing is a 120 bed luxury nursing facility offering spacious newly renovated semi-private rooms. All of our sub acute rooms come with huge 32 inch T.V.'s and brand new furniture. Refrigerators and wi-fi are included. Long term Our top of the line therapy department and super...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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My Mother found a whole new family at Brandywine almost three years ago. And this is because the people that choose to work there treat 1) the job like a vocation, and, 2) the residents like their own...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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.
Newark Haven Assisted Living is located in beautiful Newark, Delaware. We are well known for providing exceptional service to all of our residents. Sometimes moving from your home to an assisted living facility can be difficult but we are here to make it easy. We are located in a very safe and...
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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: 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.
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, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Dorchester, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $5,778 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Somers Point, NJ with an average of $4,915 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester, NJ vs. nearby cities

Dorchester, NJ
$5,778/mo
$5,889/mo
$5,405/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester, NJ vs. the state and national average

Dorchester, NJ
$5,778/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,778/mo
$5,792/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dorchester, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,558/mo
Studio
$6,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,733/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,480/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorchester, NJ

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 Dorchester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dorchester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorchester

Springfield Crossings

4.1
There are some staff members that go out of their way to help and assist my mother then there are a few that act as if it a bother to help. I am being very honest but for the most part they keep the residents safe and active.

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Fountain View at Logan Square in Philadelphia, PA

4.1
It's great, it's a very convenient location for us. The staff are great, they're very friendly and welcoming. Overall it's a really good experience.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the staff in various communities. At Voorhees Senior Living, the staff are praised for their individualized care and going above and beyond to meet residents' needs. At Traditions of Cross Keys, the memory care director took a personal ...
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Thoughtfully designed communal spaces. Residents appreciate the well-designed common areas, such as the movie room with theater-style seating and the game room with card tables. At Washington Township Senior Living, the dining room was described as having a 'homelike atmosphere' and the outdoor areas as 'beautifully landscaped'. At ...
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Flexible meal options and quality cuisine. Several reviews mention the importance of good food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Brookdale Cape May, the dining room food was described as 'VIP grade' and the on-site chefs accommodated individual dietary needs. At WoodView Estates Assisted Living, the staff we ...
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Resident-focused activities. Residents enjoy the variety of on-site activities, including musical performances and outings to local attractions. At Woodbury Mews, the staff organized daily activities to encourage socialization and keep residents engaged. At Lorelton, the on-site physical therapy was a major draw for man ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Regular, clear communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining a sense of security and reassurance. At Washington Township Senior Living, the staff were described as 'communicative' and 'approachable', and at Springfield Crossings, the Springfield Crossings staff were p ...
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Thoroughly cleaned and maintained facilities. Residents value cleanliness in both their personal spaces and the common areas of their community. At Washington Township Senior Living, the staff were praised for their diligence in keeping the facility 'clean and smelling great', while at Spring Home at Galloway, the housekeeping was descr ...
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Dorchester review score based on 588 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 588 reviews of 114 Dorchester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorchester 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

Dorchester review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Dorchester, NJ114 facilities
8.4
Woodbine, NJ83 facilities
8.2
Millville, NJ248 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorchester 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 588 reviews of 114 Dorchester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
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Dorchester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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
69.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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
72.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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
49.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
64%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
43%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorchester

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 New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dorchester protect seniors.

Learn about New Jersey Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Cape May, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Traditions of Cross Keys are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorchester, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 139 assisted living facilities near Dorchester, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorchester, New Jersey are The Terraces at Seacrest Village, Traditions of Cross Keys and Fountain View at Logan Square. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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