Find 72 Residential Care Home Facilities near Dover, VA

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Residential care homes in Dover may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Dover care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Dover, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Colonial Village, North Gate and Deer Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bowie, Washington and Laurel.

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zipAveragecost: $4,851

Residential Care Home Facilities near Dover, VA

Cost of care homes in Dover, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,851 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,851 per month.

Residential care home costs in Dover, VA, vs. nearby cities

Dover, VA

$4,851/mo

Centreville, VA

$5,862/mo

Falls Church, VA

$4,851/mo

Residential care home costs in Dover, VA, vs. state and national averages

Dover, VA

$4,851/mo

Virginia state

$5,972/mo

U.S. national average

$5,062/mo

Residential care home costs in Dover, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$7,011/mo

Memory Care

$8,320/mo

Independent Living

$4,515/mo

Residential Care Home

$4,851/mo

Residential care home costs in Dover, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$3,999/mo

Private

$5,362/mo

Senior living costs in Dover vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Dover, VA

Column state: Virginia

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Dover, VA	Virginia	U.S.
Residential Care Home	$4,851/mo	$5,972/mo	$5,062/mo
Assisted Living	$7,011/mo	$6,270/mo	$5,805/mo
Memory Care	$8,320/mo	$7,386/mo	$6,971/mo
Independent Living	$4,515/mo	$4,059/mo	$3,510/mo

Residential Care Home

Dover, VA:$4,851/mo

Virginia:$5,972/mo

U.S.:$5,062/mo

Assisted Living

Dover, VA:$7,011/mo

Virginia:$6,270/mo

U.S.:$5,805/mo

Memory Care

Dover, VA:$8,320/mo

Virginia:$7,386/mo

U.S.:$6,971/mo

Independent Living

Dover, VA:$4,515/mo

Virginia:$4,059/mo

U.S.:$3,510/mo

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Residential care home costs in Dover, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home 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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Residential care home cost trends in Dover, VA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home 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 median costs by location. This table contains 2 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column location: Location

Column cost2024: 2024 average cost

Column cost2023: 2023 average cost

Column percentChange: Percent change

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Dover, VA	$4,627/mo	$4,360/mo	+6.1%
National	$4,785/mo	$4,707/mo	+1.7%

Dover, VA

2024 average cost:$4,627/mo

2023 average cost:$4,360/mo

Percent change:+6.1%

National

2024 average cost:$4,785/mo

2023 average cost:$4,707/mo

Percent change:+1.7%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

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What families are saying about residential care home in Dover

Recent reviews for residential care home in Dover

Amazing Life Assisted Living Services in Fort Washington, MD

4.9

With Covid it's been difficult to get in, but I think they're doing a great job. You will find a very caring staff. They seem to really care about the needs of their patients, and they are extremely friendly and cooperative. The food is delicious. I don't think you could find a happier ...

Avalon House on Gelston Circle in McLean, VA

4.9

I did not see placing my loved one in a facility. We said, "In sickness and in health". It meant I was not capable of caring for my husband in our own home anymore. It was an emotional process for me. I know I am not alone in that whether it means we cannot care for our loved ones in our own ...

Prince of Peace IV in Cheltenham, MD

5.0

I would recommend Prince of Peace IV to others. It feels like home and the environment is pleasing and clean. The move in process was very simple. I rate the care very high, as they notice any small changes in my mother's health and alert me immediately.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive caregivers. Several reviews express gratitude for the kind and caring nature of the staff at different communities. At Potomac Grace Assisted Living, one resident's family found the facility to be a 'mansion' and the staff to be 'wonderful', while at Montgomery Eldercare at Orchard, the caregivers are d ...

Personalized care plans that cater to residents' unique needs. Many reviews mention the customized care provided by communities, such as accommodating food preferences and dietary restrictions at Avalon House on Cawdor Court, creating daily routines for residents at Avalon House of Hardwood Lane, and adjusting care plans based on residents' evolving nee ...

Engaging activities for various interests. Communities offer a range of activities catering to residents' hobbies and interests, including movie nights, music sessions, outings to museums and parks, and arts and crafts projects at Rose Garden Residence, Magnolia House Assisted Living, and Avalon House on Gelston Circle.

Thorough communication with families. Reviews highlight the importance of clear communication between families and staff, with several communities setting regular meetings and keeping families updated on residents' progress at Montgomery Eldercare at Orchard, Rose Garden Residence, and Avalon House on Cawdor Court.

Delicious and individually prepared meals. Residents often rave about the quality of the food at their communities, with many noting the accommodation of dietary restrictions and individual preferences at Avalon House on Cawdor Court, Avalon House on Dominion Crest, and Avalon House on Laburnum Street.

Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep, whether it's for private rooms, common areas, or outdoor spaces, at communities like Prince of Peace III, Rose Garden Residence, and Avalon House on Cawdor Court.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia House Assisted Living, Ray and J Assisted Living and Avalon House on Woodacre Drive are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Dover, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 72 residential care home facilities near Dover, Virginia. See the full list.

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Find 72 Residential Care Home Facilities near Dover, VA

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