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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dover, PA
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, PA 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 13 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 Bellevue Park, Hillside Village and South Harrisburg.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hatton, Craighead and Mummasburg.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Dover, PA
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Our experience was much better when we switched doctors that would come into the facility. Also, when Mom began hospice care, it was a godsend. The hospice staff took care of a lot of the personal needs that...
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Dover, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,959 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loganville, PA with an average of $4,604 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dover, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dover, PA 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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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dover over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dover
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dover
Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA
3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.
Juniper Village at Mount Joy
5.0
My mother was only able to spend a few months in the memory care section of Juniper Village at Mount Joy, however, the care and compassion of the staff along with the cozy setting finally enable her to relax and feel at home. If you are looking for a warm and cozy setting for your loved one, I ...
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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.
Dover, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
9.1%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
9.1%
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.
Dover, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
5.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
1.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
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, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
6.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dover, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Dover, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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