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Photo of Brandywine at Litchfield
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I have many friends that have lived in this community. The way they are treated and taken care of is out of this world. The employees show so much care and attention to detail its amazing. The food is...
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...
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I really am happy with our decision. My aunt is well taken care of and is comfortable there. The staff not only knows my aunt but knows us too. They are very upbeat and go out of their way to make my aunt...
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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Minutes from shopping and entertainment, minutes from historical sites, Vassar Farm Ecological Preserve, is The Landing of Poughkeepsie assisted living community for Dutchess County’s independent-minded, senior adults.Our inclusive rent model includes dining, utilities, basic cable, and a...
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I never knew about Vassar Warner until I called APFM. This was all new to me and I had no help and no clue. Then APFM told me about this quaint, very personal home and I called immediately. My mom didn’t...
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.
Vassar-Warner Home fills the need for senior adults who require a facility that provides comfort, safety and assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment. Seniors who become Adult Home residents of our facility are able to age-in-place while transitioning into our...
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8.5
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I chose The Village at Brookfield Common for my loved one because of recommendations from friends and clients and just word of mouth. They go out of their way to make you happy here!
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.
The Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...
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Really love the caring nature of the staff at Charter. They are very accommodating and thorough with the residents. [name removed] at the front desk is incredible. She is focused, bright and extremely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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The Fountains at Milbrook is great! My parents are very happy there. The level of comfort with the staff is paramount. They have created such a warm and welcoming community, and they really know how to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Fountains at Millbrook, located in Millbrook, NY is set on 200 beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley.We offer Independent Living with Cottages with garages and one and two bedroom apartments in our main building that is hotel like. All apartments and cottages have full kitchens. We have 27...
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We chose The Plaza at Clover Lake because the location was very convenient for visiting and the facility itself is very beautiful. All of the staff and residents have been very friendly and everyone looks...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Plaza at Clover Lake is an assisted living community located in Carmel, NY. The city of Carmel is located in Putnam County and home to just over 34,000 people. Carmel is a small waterfront community with a golf course, library, shops and restaurants, where residents can go out for lunch, go...
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Our experience with Elizabeth Manor was absolutely wonderful! The people we worked with, Frances, Carla, and Pat, were all incredibly caring, kind, and professional, and gave her the loving care she...
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.
Elizabeth Manor is located in a quiet and residential area (Town of Poughkeepsie / Spackenkill) minutesfrom IBM, local supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and restaurants. Our goal is to provide the ideal alternative to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We strongly believe in promoting...
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Pine Ridge is awesome! It is the perfect solution for my mom. It is a wonderful place, and I could not be more pleased! It's very close to me. Nice house. Clean. Staff is kind. Caring. Attentive. ...
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.
Pine Ridge Family Type Home for Adults is a specialized adult living facility located in scenic Wappingers Falls, NY.This facility can offer help with a variety of daily task and is an ideal home for anyone who wants to free themselves from the maintenance of day to day living. This facility...
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She has been happy there. The care that they give is just fine. It's clean and the staff is friendly. All of that is very good. I chose this one because it came recommended by someone who also had their...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human...
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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...

Cost of assisted living in Dover, NY

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $6,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maybrook, NY with an average of $4,772 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover, NY vs. nearby cities

Dover, NY
$6,205/mo
$5,256/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover, NY vs. the state and national average

Dover, NY
$6,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,205/mo
$6,349/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dover, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$6,568/mo
Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$6,346/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,030/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,500/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dover over time

Dover, NYNY stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dover, NY

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.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dover

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dover

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Keystone Place at Newbury Brook in Torrington, CT

5.0
They are the most caring people who provide care with a smile and lots of love. I cannot say enough about Keystone at Newbury Brook! When I went for the first time, for a tour, I immediately felt the upbeat feeling that is pervasive there. Every staff member was smiling and happy in his/her job ...
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The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

4.6
The staff is really friendly and helpful. Initially they had some trouble working out her medication schedule, but after a couple of weeks it got ironed out. And now everything is running smoothly. My mother is very happy there and feels like it's home.

Dover review score based on 41 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 12 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

7.9
Dover, NY12 facilities
6.9
Millbrook, NY11 facilities
7.4
Poughkeepsie, NY9 facilities

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 41 reviews of 12 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, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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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.
Dover, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
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.
Dover, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
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.
Dover, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
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.
Dover, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
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.
Dover, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
91.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
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 New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dover protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Maplewood at Danbury, The Ivy at Watertown and Brandywine at Litchfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dover, New York. See full list of communities.

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