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They truly care about their residents and have been good about our concerns about our family member. They have also been supportive of our mother and reassuring of fears and concerns.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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, 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.
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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.
The Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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Cost of assisted living in Dover, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cove City, NC with an average of $4,844 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dover, NC, vs. state and national averages

Dover, NC
$4,844/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Dover, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,844/mo
$6,012/mo

Assisted living costs in Dover, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,218/mo
Studio
$4,451/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,495/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,788/mo

Senior living costs in Dover vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dover, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDover, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,844/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,012/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,442/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dover, NC:$4,844/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dover, NC:$6,012/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dover, NC:$3,442/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dover, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dover and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Dover, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dover have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dover, NC$5,519/mo$5,252/mo+5.1%
North Carolina$5,557/mo$5,166/mo+7.6%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Dover, NC
2024 average cost:$5,519/mo
2023 average cost:$5,252/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,557/mo
2023 average cost:$5,166/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dover, NC

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 Village of Kinston

5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Lenoir Assisted Living in Pink Hill, NC

5.0
I am very happy with the care that is given to my mother at this community. The staff are outstanding and caring and so firndly. The menu of the meals is outstanding. She is really liking the activities and is happy here. We always find that the community is clean and taken care of. We recommend ...
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Home Place of New Bern

5.0
They were really great with my Mom's needs. The staff is very attentive to the patients that are there. They take very good care of them and they are very nice to the families!!!

Dover review score based on 183 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 183 reviews of 8 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

8.7
Dover, NC8 facilities
8.7
Bayboro, NC8 facilities
8.3
Washington, NC1 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 183 reviews of 8 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, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
3.9
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
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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, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.4%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.3%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.1%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.5%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42%
45.9%
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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, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.4%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.2%
11.9%
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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, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
16.3%
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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, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.9%
37%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
15.7%
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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, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.1%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
28.5%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.2%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
40%
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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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dover protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Kinston, The Village of Kinston and Care One Memory Unit of Kinston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dover, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Dover, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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