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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dover, NC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dover nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dover, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dover or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dover.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Glenfield, Glenfield Crossroads and Moss Hill.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dover, NC
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The staff at Spring Arbor of Kinston took great care of my mother during her brief stay in memory care. The staff are very caring and communicate updates and concerns with the family. They are also very...
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.
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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...
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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 nursing homes in Dover, NC
The average cost of senior living in Dover is $3,735 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pollocksville, NC with an average of $3,647 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dover, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dover, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dover vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dover, NC by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dover
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dover
Navion of New Bern
3.6
The place has been recently painted, the people are very nice, it feels personal because everyone knows your name, but the meals are lacking. Food is my mother’s main complaint. Most things are prepackaged, canned, processed, sugary or unappetizing. The facility is not to capacity, and so they ...
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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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Dover nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dover nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dover 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
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dover nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dover nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Dover nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Spring Arbor of Kinston are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dover, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Dover, North Carolina. See the full list.
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