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Assisted Living in Dover, Pennsylvania

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Dover, Pennsylvania. This includes 1 facility in Dover and 19 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Pennsylvania range from $31 to $256, with a median expense running around $109. The per month cost averages around $3,280 and ranges between $925 and $7,677. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $39,360, which is below the US average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Dover, PA can range from about $1,107 per month to $6,210 per month, with an average cost of approximately $3,450 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of around $41,400.




SeniorScore™ for Dover, Pennsylvania



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Dover scores lower than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
  • Dover scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (York Hospital and Memorial Hospital York).
  • There are 38 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Providence Place Retire Community, Country Meadows of York, and Normandie Ridge Senior Living.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 129 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
  • There are 69 golf courses in or around the city, including Midatlantic Golf Club, Outdoor Country Club, and Valley Green Golf Course.
  • There are 2 parks near the city center (Gifford Pinchot State Park and Rocky Ridge County Park).
  • There are 116 churches in or near the city, including Calvary Lutheran Church, Dover Bible Church, and Harmony Grove Community Church.
  • There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 99 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 47 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 4.01% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.52% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Pennsylvania has an average state income tax of 3.07%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $63,967, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $54,493, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $25,521, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $41,400 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $124,830 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $13,910 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 7.22%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Dover receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Dover has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • Dover has a sparse population density of 412.1 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Dover have an average daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Dover has an average public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has an average graduation rate of 86.63%.

Dover is a small city in York County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the York-Hanover metropolitan area. Though the surrounding statistical area contains 371,661 people, there are 25,756 within the city. About 28% of the population are over 55.

The SeniorScore™ for Dover is 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000. The average household income is $54,000 vs an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Pennsylvania. The current unemployment rate is about 7.22% and the average housing price is $234,000, which is relatively higher than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000.

Dover has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets average levels of precipitation annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Dover has very low air quality.

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Pine Manor Home - York, PA

Pine Manor Home

687 Greenbriar Rd

York, PA 17404

1-855-229-7494

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Located at 687 Greenbriar Rd, Pine Manor Home is a senior housing facility in York, Pennsylvania. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 37,000 individuals living in the 17404 zip code. It is a predominantly middle class ...

4 miles away from Dover, PA

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Autumn House East - York, PA

Autumn House East

2618 E Market St

York, PA 17402

1-855-222-1541

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Autumn House East is a senior community located at 2618 E Market St in York, Pennsylvania. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with roughly 37,000 poeple living in the 17402 zip code. It is a predominantly middle class ...

9 miles away from Dover, PA

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Haven at Springwood - York, PA

Haven at Springwood

2321 Freedom Way

York, PA 17402

1-855-241-4685

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Located at 2321 Freedom Way, Haven at Springwood is a senior community in York, Pennsylvania. The neighboring area is densely populated, with approximately 37,000 residents in the 17402 zip code. It is a largely middle income area, with ...

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Brunswick at Longstown - York, PA

Brunswick at Longstown

2830 Carol Rd

York, PA 17402

1-855-233-7205

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Brunswick at Longstown is a senior care facility located at 2830 Carol Rd in York, Pennsylvania. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with an average per-family income of $62,202. With about 37,000 residents in the ...

10 miles away from Dover, PA

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Serene Manor - Abbottstown, PA

Serene Manor

7007 York Rd

Abbottstown, PA 17301

1-855-221-7955

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Serene Manor is a senior care facility located at 7007 York Rd in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania. With about 5,000 individuals residing in the 17301 zip code, the encompassing area has a sparse population. It is a largely middle income ...

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Frequently Asked Questions



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How much do assisted living communities cost in the state of Pennsylvania?

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With a range between around $31 and $256 per day, the average cost of assisted living in Pennsylvania is around $3,280 per month.

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What does assisted living cost in Dover?

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The cost of assisted living in Dover, Pennsylvania averages from around $1,107 up to $6,210 per month. The average cost is around $3,450 per month, or about $41,400 yearly.

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What does assisted living include?

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Services typically offered with assisted living are hygiene assistance, meal planning, social activities, toileting assistance, and 24-hour supervision. Private and shared rooms are usually available contingent upon the individual's budget.

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Can I pay for assisted living in Dover with Medicaid?

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ManorCare Health Services-York North, Spiritrust Lutheran , ManorCare Health Services - York South, SpiriTrust Lutheran - The Village at Sprenkle Drive, and Homewood at Plum Creek accept Medicaid for assisted living in Dover.

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What is the senior population of Dover?

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The city has a total population of 25,756, with 286,098 residents in the surrounding metro area. 28% of the residents are over the age of 55.

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