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Memory care in Dover, DE

4 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
4
in Dover
Licensed capacity
394
across all 4
Adults 65+
6,984
Census estimate for Dover
Within 25 miles
6
of the center of Dover
Memory CareAssisted Living 5Independent Living 1Home Care 5Nursing Homes 5Senior Apartments 6
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Source: Facility websites (memory care stated on the facility's own site), DE, updated Oct 20, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Dover (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Dover

Counting neighboring towns, there are 6 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Dover, 2 more than in Dover itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Dover

See all 6 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Dover at a glance

Dover has 4 memory care communities in our directory, drawn from Facility websites (memory care stated on the facility's own site), DE records. ZIP code 19904 has the most, 2 of the 4, and 2 ZIP codes have at least one. All 4 that report their size have more than 60 residents.

By ZIP code

  • 199042
  • 199012
Memory care communities in Dover by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents4
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Delaware

In Delaware, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services about a licensed community, or the Delaware long-term care ombudsman at (302) 424-73632.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Delaware

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Delaware Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Delaware Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Delaware Office of Veterans Services helps with claims (302-739-2792).7
Medicare counseling
Delaware’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-336-9500.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Dover

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Kent County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Kent County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Delaware Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (302) 424-7363

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau8

    1-800-336-9500

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Delaware Office of Veterans Services7

    302-739-2792

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Delaware Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Delaware.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Dover

How many memory care communities are in Dover, DE?

WeFoundCare lists 4 memory care communities in Dover, DE, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Dover there are 6.

How many residents can memory care communities in Dover serve?

4 of the 4 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 394 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 6,984 adults age 65 and older live in Dover.

Which Dover ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

19904 (2), 19901 (2). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Dover have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in Delaware?

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services licenses memory care in Delaware. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Dover?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Kent County, call (302) 424-7363.

Are there memory care communities near Dover?

Nearby cities with listings include Milford (1, 18.1 mi), Middletown (1, 22.2 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Dover

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Facility websites (memory care stated on the facility's own site), DE, Oct 20, 2026. A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Dover (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 4 of 4 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Dover (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality. dhss.delaware.gov/dhcq/dhcq/licensed-assisted-living-facilities Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.