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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
27 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
75 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Accredited
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About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms Semi-Private Rooms

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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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
State Street Assisted Living
MC
AL
Dover98Yes 69 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Cheryl HollisMarquia Tilghman
Brookdale Dover
MC
AL
Dover96Yes 47 Studio-Bryan Davenport InterimMargaret Covey
Westminster Village Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Dover (The Hamlet)99Yes 35 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Wendy Nerad - EdLori Clemmons
Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Dover (Zurkow Development)120No 32 --Sally MillerSandra Petronis- Interim
Home Instead
MC
HC
HOS
RC
Dover-No 75 Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+--
Financial assistance

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Home Instead is in Dover, Delaware. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP Plus)

Delaware Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP Plus)

Income limit
2026 · The LTC standard is 250% of SSI, equal to $2,485/month for an individual in 2026; a qualifying income trust may be relevant above the limit.
Asset limit
Individual countable assets generally cannot exceed $2,000; applicants with a spouse require separate spousal-protection assessment.

Eligibility

General
Delaware residents meeting Medicaid long-term-care and functional criteria; current services are administered through Diamond State Health Plan Plus.
DE specifics
Long-term-care services are administered through Diamond State Health Plan Plus managed care.

What it provides

  • Assessed long-term-care services through DSHP Plus including home/community support; care management; respite and eligible residential services.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Delaware Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
2026 · 2026 monthly countable-income limits (single/couple): QMB $1,330/$1,804; SLMB $1,596/$2,164; QI $1,796/$2,435. Disregards may affect countable income.
Asset limit
Delaware does not use an MSP asset test.

Eligibility

General
Delaware residents entitled to Medicare Part A and meeting the applicable Medicare Savings Program rules.
DE specifics
QMB, SLMB and QI have different coverage; DMMA determines countable income and category eligibility.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Medicare premiums and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay the Part B premium.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Home Instead

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 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.
02 How long has Home Instead been in business?
Home Instead has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at Home Instead?
No, Home Instead has a no-pet policy.
04 Are there photos of Home Instead?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Home Instead in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does Home Instead provide?
Home Instead offers Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care.
06 What is the address of Home Instead?
Home Instead is located at 30 American Ave, Dover, DE 19901.
07 What is the phone number of Home Instead?
(877) 590-6576 will put you in contact with the team at Home Instead.