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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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Residential Care Home Facilities near Dover, VA

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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Jesus is Tender Loving CareJesus is Tender Loving Care is a residential care home located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. in Temple Hills, Maryland. Our community is known for rich history and numerous activities including Rosecroft Raceway. Temple Hills is a great place to live and a wonderful...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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Mama's Care gave our mother good care in a warm and friendly environment. It made her feel right at home. The manager made sure to include all of its residents in its activities, socials, etc.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to create services for seniors that enhance the value of the entire span of life In a residential, and safe environment. ABOUT US: Mama's Care Assisted Living is a single family house located at 4111 East West Highway in University Park Maryland, and it's on half...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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Staff endeavors to develop relationships with residents. This makes for a friendly, and caring environment which goes a long way toward effective caregiving.
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.
From the very beginning, Constant Care Assisted Living has always been run according to the motto of ''Our family looking after your family''. As the motto suggests, the first facility was open and run by an entire family. The facility started with the idea of family, and as it has grown the idea...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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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.
Cresthaven is a small, female only senior care home located in the unincorporated area of Silver Spring, Maryland, which is located in Montgomery County. Silver Spring is a bustling business hub adorned with many parks and recreation areas, including sections of Rock Creek Park, which is well...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Bliss Villa Elder Care II is a residential care home that resides in Montgomery County in the wonderful city of Silver Spring, MD. This area is known for its scenery and great activities that are available to its residents. For the seniors that are looking for a bit of retail therapy, they will...
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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

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

Dover, VA
$4,851/mo
U.S. national average
$5,062/mo

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

$8,320/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 typeDover, VAVirginiaU.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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent 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.

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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.
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