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Photo of Brookdale Dover
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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9.3
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my wife has been with brookdale for 2 years and has benefited from the memory care unit. Excellent care and wonderful staff. the memory care program coordinator is great with all residents and keeps them...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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9.1
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23 reviews
9.1
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They loved my dad and enjoyed bingo and the food. They liked his stories. I would recommend them to others - they are a little expensive, but it was worth it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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9.0
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35 reviews
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I liked that the community gave my loved one things to do and that he had people around. It didn't take long before he referred to "my apartment" at Dover Place. So I guess he felt at home there. Yes, I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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Photo of State Street Assisted Living
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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37 reviews
8.6
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37 reviews
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They have a great location with a very welcoming staff. I feel like they could do more activities with the residents in memory care. Every time I visit, the residents are just sitting at the large table in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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8.5
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8.5
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My loved one was previously a resident at Queenstown Landing and the facility was spotless. The staff was friendly and they were very accommodating. They tried to make all of the activities special,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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3838 Floor plans available
8.5
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53 reviews
8.5
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The staff are wonderful. The community is very welcoming and yes I would recommend the Harmony at Kent community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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7.0
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I would recommend Arcadia. Small and more hands on facility. Very good care. Staff was wonderful and very loving and caring to the residents. Price is good with no added charges.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Arcadia of Denton I has 16 suites, all with private bathrooms. This location also has a large living and dining area, two activity rooms, and a backyard gazebo. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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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 Barclay, MD

The average cost of senior living in Barclay is $6,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $4,575 per month.

Assisted living costs in Barclay, MD, vs. nearby cities

Barclay, MD
$6,073/mo

Assisted living costs in Barclay, MD, vs. state and national averages

Barclay, MD
$6,073/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Barclay, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,073/mo
$6,230/mo

Assisted living costs in Barclay, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,755/mo
Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,495/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,123/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,037/mo

Senior living costs in Barclay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Barclay, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarclay, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,073/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,230/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,230/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Barclay, MD:$6,073/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Barclay, MD:$6,230/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Barclay, MD:$6,230/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Barclay, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barclay and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Barclay, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Barclay have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barclay, MD$6,485/mo$7,748/mo-16.3%
Maryland$5,352/mo$5,307/mo+0.8%
National$4,571/mo$4,511/mo+1.3%
Barclay, MD
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$7,748/mo
Percent change:-16.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$5,352/mo
2023 average cost:$5,307/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,571/mo
2023 average cost:$4,511/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barclay, MD

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What families are saying about assisted living in Barclay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barclay

Queenstown Landing

5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families. The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Arcadia of Denton II

5.0
I have had a great experience. Everyone has been very helpful, polite and respectful. The meals are really good here. There is plenty of things to do for the resident.

Brookdale Dover

5.0
I would rate them all a 5, mom is finally adjusting they are big help! Everyone is very caring, helpful and very nice. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Barclay review score based on 90 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 90 reviews of 9 Barclay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barclay 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

Barclay review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Barclay, MD9 facilities
8.9
Sudlersville, MD9 facilities
8.9
Templeville, MD7 facilities

Review subcategories for Barclay 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 90 reviews of 9 Barclay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barclay 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.
Barclay, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.8
Staff
3.4
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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Barclay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barclay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barclay, 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 Barclay 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 Barclay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barclay, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barclay 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 Barclay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barclay, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barclay 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 Barclay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barclay, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Barclay 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 Barclay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barclay, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barclay 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 Barclay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barclay, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barclay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barclay protect seniors.
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Brookdale Dover, The Residence at Eden Green and Dover Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barclay, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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