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Best Independent Living in Dover, NH

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Feb 2026
We analyzed 7 homes in Dover, NH

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New Hampshire Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $2,405
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $1,153 - $4,675
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: Unknown
National average: 1:6

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Spring Village at Dover
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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Dover (Pointe Place)
62Yes 14 Private Rooms1-Kristie A Greenwood
Holiday Maple Suites
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Dover (Holiday Drive)
-Yes 17 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Holiday Kittery Estates
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Kittery
-Yes 46 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed14--
Holiday Maple Suites in Dover
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Dover (Holiday Drive)
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Brookdale Spruce Wood
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Durham
-Yes 0 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed48A+Lynn Underhill
Covered Bridge Manor
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Dover
215No 8 ----
Clipper Harbor
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Portsmouth (Elwyn Park)
-No 50 Private Rooms---
Overview of Spring Village at Dover

Spring Village at Dover is an assisted living community near Norwalk. The assisted living community proudly knows how to deliver and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care. Management and staff pride themselves on being a warm and welcoming community, ensuring that residents are compassionate and well-looked. Spring Village is the home where blossoming friendships are created and goals are achieved.

Spring Village offers a range of services, which include well-lit lounge areas, delicious dining, spacious common areas, recreational activities, and social events. Entrust that comfort is delivered with an array of services and amenities ensures residents maintain an active day-to-day living supported by a vibrant lifestyle. 

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Overview of Holiday Maple Suites

A proud member of the Atria senior living community, Holiday Maple Suites in Dover has built one of the finest senior living communities in Jackson– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while being engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle; they ensure that their residents are healthy and active. Holiday Maple Suites provides a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of family.

The premier independent living community boasts an elevated lifestyle through the essential service provided for seniors with independent living. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and everyday fitness activities with their finest gym equipment. They also provide every private apartment with an emergency call system.

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Room Sizes: 404 - 563 / 549 / 893 - 1,150 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Holiday Kittery Estates

Overlooking the picturesque neighborhood of Kittery, ME, and a few miles away from Ogunquit Beach, Holiday Kittery Estates is a welcoming independent living community that offers residents an enriching senior living lifestyle. With chef-inspired meals and handy amenities in a lively community, the facility provides independent living services to its residents, allowing them to pursue their favorite activities while having access to necessary services, like on-site professional teams and scheduled transportation.

Holiday Kittery Estates is committed to giving its residents a happy, meaningful lifestyle that allows them to unwind and flourish. Its natural surroundings and pet-friendly areas provide a peaceful setting where residents can relax and socialize. Housekeeping, maintenance services, and restaurant-style meals are among the amenities. Along with handy emergency response services available 24/7, residents can take advantage of on-site activities like social gatherings and exercise courses. Holiday Kittery Estates guarantees its inhabitants a worry-free and pleasant existence with various living options, including studios and two-bedroom apartments. All units are furnished with contemporary conveniences, and utilities are included in the rent.

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Room Sizes: 382 - 485 / 542 - 617 / 937 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Holiday Maple Suites in Dover

A proud member of the Atria senior living community, Holiday Maple Suites in Dover has built one of the finest senior living communities in Jackson– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while being engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle; they ensure that their residents are healthy and active. Holiday Maple Suites provides a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of family.

The premier independent living community boasts an elevated lifestyle through the essential service provided for seniors with independent living. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and everyday fitness activities with their finest gym equipment. They also provide every private apartment with an emergency call system.

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Overview of Brookdale Spruce Wood

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Spruce Wood provides exceptional service for seniors in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Spruce Wood guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale Spruce Wood is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Covered Bridge Manor

Completed in 2004, Covered Bridge Manor is a welcoming community comprising 26 comfortable apartments designed with elderly residents in mind. The facility offers a range of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents, including a common room, a convenient laundry room, and a delightful three-season patio area.

The Dover Housing Authority (DHA) is vital in managing this complex. They diligently screen applicants to ensure a suitable and harmonious living environment for all residents. Additionally, the DHA oversees the maintenance of the facility, ensuring that it remains in excellent condition. Furthermore, the construction of Covered Bridge Manor underscores a commitment to meeting the housing needs of the elderly in Strafford County. In collaboration with Strafford County Community Action and other agencies, the Dover Housing Authority actively brought this valuable addition to the community, providing much-needed elderly housing in the region.

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Building Type: 2-story

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Overview of Clipper Harbor

Clipper Harbor is one of Portsmouth’s trusted and affordable assisted living homes for seniors near Dover. Residents receive personalized care that allows them to obtain the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The vibrant community ensures only the best approach to senior care. Clipper Harbor prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to experience rejuvenation and recovery in a nurturing home.

Community features include 24-hour care supervision, ADLs, medication management, stimulating activities and programs, and housekeeping– among many others.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Dover, NH

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 7 independent living communities in Dover, NH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Dover, NH?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Dover, NH, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Dover, NH?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.