Home Instead
Memory Care, Home Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Dover, DE

Home Instead

Memory Care, Home Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Dover, DE

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.

Years in operation
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 75 / 100 Rank #15 / 108Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 108 homes in Delaware for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Delaware facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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Staffing

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Leadership

ContactMr. Robert Ware, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Home Instead

Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dover's city center to Home Instead's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.75 miles to nearest hospital (Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus)

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Compare Memory Care around Dover

Info below is compiled from the DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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DE AVG 101
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MC
AL
HOS
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99
Facility 99
DE AVG 101
Rank #38 / 71
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35
Facility 35
DE AVG 40
Rank #60 / 108
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Wendy Nerad - EdLori Clemmons
State Street Assisted Living
MC
AL
Dover
98
Facility 98
DE AVG 101
Rank #40 / 71
Yes
69
Facility 69
DE AVG 40
Rank #17 / 108
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Cheryl HollisMarquia Tilghman
Brookdale Dover
MC
AL
Dover
96
Facility 96
DE AVG 101
Rank #41 / 71
Yes
47
Facility 47
DE AVG 40
Rank #40 / 108
Studio-Bryan Davenport InterimMargaret Covey
Home Instead
MC
HC
HOS
RC
Dover-No
75
Facility 75
DE AVG 40
Rank #15 / 108
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+--

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Delaware

Home Instead is located in Dover, Delaware.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Delaware.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Delaware Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Small state, faster processing in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home modifications

Delaware Caregiver Support Program

DE Caregiver Support (NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Delaware resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
DE

Limited slots; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Delaware Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Delaware resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

Limited to specific areas (e.g., New Castle County); few providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Delaware Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
DE

Three tiers; broader limits than some states.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Instead

Is Home Instead in a walkable area?

Home Instead has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Home Instead been in business?

Home Instead has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Home Instead?

No, Home Instead has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Home Instead?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Home Instead in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Home Instead?

Home Instead is located at 30 American Ave, Dover, DE 19901.

What is the phone number of Home Instead?

(877) 590-6576 will put you in contact with the team at Home Instead.

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