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Assisted living costs in Dover average about $4,935 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Dover. Our detailed directory has 418 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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.
Council Grove Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Council Grove, KS. Our community is located in the heartland resting among the stunning Flint Hills, which offer our residents and their visitors amazing sunsets to view, and warm prairie winds from the spring and...
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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.
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We decided on Meadowlark Hills because it had all levels of care in one location. They were reasonable in helping us determine if we needed to just rely on our own private health insurance or if we needed to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Homestead of Manhattan is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in NW Manhattan, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Manhattan offers many services and...
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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.
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Comfort Care Homes of Ottawa, Ottawa, KS has a great staff that has gotten to know not only my mother but myself as well. The staff is caring and lets the families know when they come to visit what is on...
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.
ComfortCare Homes of Ottawa is a residential care home located in the peaceful city of Ottawa, Kansas, a quiet suburb in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Our inviting community is situated on an inviting, tree-lined residential street near Rock Creek and Ottawa University, providing easy access...
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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
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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 assisted living in Dover, KS

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delia, KS with an average of $4,489 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover, KS vs. nearby cities

Dover, KS
$4,935/mo
$4,611/mo
$4,912/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover, KS vs. the state and national average

Dover, KS
$4,935/mo
$4,990/mo
U.S. national average
$4,628/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dover vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,935/mo
$4,769/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dover, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,458/mo
Studio
$5,689/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,246/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,108/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,500/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dover over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dover, KS

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

Brookdale Junction City

4.8
I have been very satisfied with Brookdale. The staff made my mom's transition to assisted living very smooth. They were very helpful in making my mom feel at home. The staff is always pleasant and happy to help in any way.

Vintage Park at Ottawa

4.7
This is a nice place for your loved one to be. I would recommend to take your loved one to see the community. If you can stay a little bit and see activities in the community you will be able to see how things go.

Homestead of Emporia

5.0
The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendly and attentive nature of the staff at various senior living communities. For instance, at Brookdale Junction City, a resident's family mentions that the staff is 'so friendly and caring' and goes above and beyond to make their loved one feel at home, while a ...
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Nice and clean facilities. The cleanliness of the community spaces and the residents' living quarters is frequently highlighted in reviews. At Legend at Capital Ridge, a resident notes that the facility is 'nice' and the rooms are kept 'clean and tidy.' In another instance, at Brookdale Junction City, a family states ...
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Diverse range of activities. Senior living communities offer a variety of activities to keep residents engaged and active. For example, at Legend at Capital Ridge, activities include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and singing sessions, while residents at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone are offered a s ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant aspect of life at a senior living community, and many reviews mention the high quality of the food and the accommodations made for individual preferences. At Legend at Capital Ridge, the chef 'accommodates what [the resident] needed and how [they] like [their] food cook ...
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Communication and transparency. Effective communication between the senior living community staff, residents, and their families is essential for maintaining peace of mind and understanding care progress. Families at Brookdale Junction City praise the 'excellent care' and 'good communication' with the community's staff, who ...
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Personalized care and attention. Providing individualized care and attention is crucial for ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of senior residents. Reviews at Vintage Park at Tonganoxie indicate that the staff at Vintage Park at Tonganoxie 'interact well with the residents,' while residents at The Windsor of Lawr ...
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Dover review score based on 103 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 103 reviews of 58 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

7.9
Dover, KS58 facilities
7.3
Auburn, KS12 facilities
7.9
Willard, KS68 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 103 reviews of 58 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
65.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.8%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.1%
53.1%
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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, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.8%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.6%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
13.6%
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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, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.2%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
14.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.9%
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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, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
45.5%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dover protect seniors.

Learn about Kansas Assisted Living regulations

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