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Compare Memory Care around Dover (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.
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| Westminster Village Assisted Living |
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.
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. | Dover (The Hamlet) | 99 | No | 35 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | Wendy Nerad - Ed | Lori Clemmons |
| Complete Care at Silver Lake |
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).
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.
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 | 120 | No | 7 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | Steven Smith | Donna Burns |
| Courtland 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).
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.
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 | 77 | No | 54 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| A Nurturing Hand Assisted Living, LLC |
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.
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. | Baltimore (Pimlico) | 7 Residents | No | 88 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | - |
| State Street Assisted Living |
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.
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 | 98 | Yes | 69 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Cheryl Hollis | Marquia Tilghman |
| Harmony at Kent |
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. | Dover (East Lebanon Road) | 115 | No | 33 | - | - | Rebecca Thomas - Ed | Latoya Deal |
| Home Instead |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Dover | - | No | 75 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | - | - |
Overview of Westminster Village Assisted Living
Nestled on 27 acres in Dover, Westminster Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers seniors aged 55 and older the resources they need to lead fulfilling lives beyond retirement. This community introduces Thrive Wellness, a resident-driven approach to senior living that emphasizes six dimensions of wellness. They have exceptional dining options, fitness classes, wellness programs as well as beautiful gardens.
Seniors at Westminster Village have the flexibility to tailor their own experience, with a comprehensive range of senior living services available as needed, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing as well as Rehabilitation.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Complete Care at Silver Lake
Located in Dover, Delaware, prioritize a hands-on approach with frequent leadership visits, creating a supportive and familiar environment where everyone feels like family. Complete Care can help to the whole person, addressing mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs. Activities are designed with resident preferences in mind, ensuring a fulfilling and engaging experience. Only the most caring individuals qualify to join the Complete Care team. Their dedication to resident well-being shines through in every interaction, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.
Complete Care offers a wide range of services to meet diverse needs. This includes short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, orthopedic rehab, subacute care, and specialized memory care services. Their expert staff provides outstanding medical and clinical care, focusing on resident well-being at every stage. Complete Care offers private and semi-private rooms with a variety of amenities to enhance comfort and well-being. Residents enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and convenient on-site beauty salon services.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Courtland Manor is a dedicated memory care community in Dover, DE, that offers specialized care for those with memory loss. The community’s nurturing and home-like environment ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. With 24-hour care, household services, and nutritious meals, residents experience worry-free living. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Light exercises, social events, and memory-enhancing activities ensure residents can stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest comfortably, as spacious rooms and accessible amenities are available. With its peaceful setting in the serene residential area of Dover, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Delaware, this memory care community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Peacefully nestled in Baltimore, MD, A Nurturing Hand Assisted Living, LLC provides a safe and relaxing setting for assisted living. Their wonderful care team ensures residents are loved and cared for by offering 24/7 supervision and assistance with daily activities like grooming, dressing, and medication reminders. Residents can comfortably enjoy their time in their cozy accommodations with convenient features and housekeeping services included for a worry-free lifestyle.
There is no shortage of fun, with an array of activities and events held by the community regularly. Residents’ nutrition is also properly maintained with healthy and tasty meals that cater to special dietary restrictions and preferences. At A Nurturing Hand Assisted Living, LLC, they continuously work hard to maintain a supportive environment that allows residents to flourish.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 7 Residents
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
A proud member of Bridge Senior Living, State Street offers premier residential assisted living services. The upscale senior living home boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms. Residents can expect an environment that leads to a vibrant and enriching lifestyle created to fit their holistic needs.
State Street is an expansive community offering resort-style living in Auburn. It provides well-designed amenities to help the residents’ needs to remain active– an art studio, library, music room, walking paths, and courtyards, to name a few of the community’s offerings. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 315 / 396 / 410 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Harmony at Kent
Harmony at Kent is a senior living and nursing home community in Dover, Delaware, with spacious apartments and a full menu of services and amenities for those looking to broaden their horizons. Their welcoming community provides residents with unrivaled access to everything this beautiful city has to offer, from a short drive to the Delaware State Museums to a dip in Delaware Bay. Their community has resort-style amenities, including an onsite beauty salon and barbershop, a 24-hour fitness center, restaurant-style dining, a pub and bistro, and a friendly team available around the clock to answer your call.
They offer beautiful one-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 680 to 880 square feet and two bedroom apartments ranging in size from 970 to 1,440 square feet. The bright apartments are filled with light and have full-size kitchens with stainless-steel appliances and chic granite countertops. Comfort reigns supreme in Harmony at Kent’s Assisted Living neighborhood, which features charming studio suites starting at 390 square feet, one bedroom apartments starting at 510 square feet, and two-bedroom apartments up to 950 square feet. Residents of the Memory Care neighborhood enjoy a private, home-like environment with warm finishes and large, easy-to-navigate bathrooms.
Overview of Home Instead
Home Instead Senior Care in Dover takes pride in providing comprehensive services for home care living. With a deep understanding of the diverse needs of seniors, they go above and beyond to ensure that each individual receives the highest level of care and support. The professional and compassionate staff helps seniors stay engaged with the tailor-made backing from professional caregivers to keep them safe at home.
Their professional caregivers immerse themselves wherever home is to assist with everyday activities of daily living and build a lasting relationship with you and your family. Their mission is to provide a care plan personalized to your family’s needs to bring comfort, connection, and quality of life to the place they love the most without leaving their home. Services include ADLs, specialized memory care activities, home-cooked meals served, and engaging programs.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
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Resident Experience
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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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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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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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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
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Photo Quality
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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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Website Content
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Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Bed Options
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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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Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Dover, DE
What is the average cost of memory care in Dover, DE?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Dover, DE is approximately $5,250. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Dover, DE?
Memory care in Dover, DE typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Dover, DE?
Memory care communities in Dover, DE typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Delaware?
Assisted living in Delaware supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Delaware Medicaid cover memory care?
Delaware Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Delaware) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 7 memory care communities in Dover, DE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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