There are 7 skilled nursing facilities serving Dover, Delaware. This includes 1 facility in Dover and 6 nearby. Skilled nursing costs in Delaware range from about $258 up to $373 daily, with a median expenditure running approximately $353. The per month expense averages about $10,584 and ranges between $7,740 and $11,196. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $127,008, which is above the national average of $91,584.
Dover is a medium sized city in Kent County in the State of Delaware and is also the state's capital. It is part of the Dover metro area. It is the 3rd biggest city in the state. The surrounding statistical area has 122,003 inhabitants, but there are 69,187 within the city itself. Those who are over 55 constitute 24% of the community.
Dover has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000. The median household income is $52,000 in comparison to the average of $57,000 for the whole of Delaware. The current unemployment rate is roughly 8.29% and the median home price is $115,500, which is less than the Delaware average of $349,500.
Dover has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area gets large amounts of rain each year. Dover has moderate air quality ratings and a high crime rate in comparison to other cities in the United States.