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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dover, PA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Dover, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Senior Commons at Powder Mill, The Residence at Fitz Farm and Autumn House East
zipAveragecost: $4,382

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77 Floor plans available
9.7
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125 reviews
9.7
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125 reviews
5 star
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She seems to be getting really good care since we moved in 4 years ago. She never misses a beat with getting her meals lol and always talks about how friendly the staff are to her. She receives medicine four...
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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9.6
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11 reviews
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I live in Florida, so I have been unable to be there in person. I hope to be in Pa soon. Mom has told me that everyone is very nice and helpful. She has been playing bingo. She was not eating very well on...
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.
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9.3
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73 reviews
9.3
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1%
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5 on all the staff are friendly and if a patient falls or is having a bad day they get hugs and kisses and they are well fast.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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9.4
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From the perspective of the caregiver, Country Meadows South was a God send. I moved my 93 year old mother to PA from CA. Needless to say the move was highly stressful. It took the moving company three...
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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Dover, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,382 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include York Haven, PA with an average of $3,855 per month.

Independent living costs in Dover, PA, vs. nearby cities

Dover, PA
$4,382/mo
$4,629/mo

Independent living costs in Dover, PA, vs. state and national averages

Dover, PA
$4,382/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Dover, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,351/mo
Independent Living
$4,382/mo

Independent living costs in Dover, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,421/mo
Studio
$5,214/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,030/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,750/mo

Senior living costs in Dover 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: Dover, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDover, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,382/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,548/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,351/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Dover, PA:$4,382/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Dover, PA:$4,548/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Dover, PA:$5,351/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Dover, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dover 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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Independent living cost trends in Dover, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dover 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
Dover, PA$3,575/mo$3,762/mo-5.0%
Pennsylvania$2,987/mo$2,934/mo+1.8%
National$2,839/mo$2,805/mo+1.2%
Dover, PA
2024 average cost:$3,575/mo
2023 average cost:$3,762/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$2,987/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,839/mo
2023 average cost:$2,805/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Dover

Recent reviews for independent living in Dover

The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

5.0
I lived in another community, then needed some rehab. I had a terrible experience where I was before. So coming here I was scared. It has been the very best thing that has ever happened. I am respected and cared for very well. Just wonderful!

The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

5.0
Masonic Village is an avery beautiful place to live. It has numerous and varied activities. The effort that they made to keep us safe during the Covid -19 pandemic was beyond what most of us expected. They go to extremes to keep us safe and comfortable.

Dover independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dover independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dover, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dover independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dover, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dover, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dover independent 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 independent living communities in Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Senior Commons at Powder Mill, The Residence at Fitz Farm and Autumn House East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dover, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Dover, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dover, Pennsylvania are Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Traditions of Hershey. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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