Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation

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  • Interior

    An office reception desk with a welcoming setup.
  • Living Room

    A bright living room with white furniture and large windows.
  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand, and a tray table with flowers.
  • Kitchen

    A person preparing cheese sandwiches in a kitchen setting.
  • Bathroom

    A bathroom with a patterned shower curtain and a potted plant.
  • Television

    A hospital room with a bed, wall-mounted TV, telephone, and small table with a plant.
  • Seating

    A pair of beige upholstered armchairs placed side by side on a carpeted floor.
  • Healthcare

    A hospital room with two neatly made beds and overbed tables.

Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation

Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Dover, NH.

Information last verified:

307 Plaza Drive, Dover, NH 03820

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 59 reviews
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2019

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Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation Costs & Pricing

The Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation presents a notable monthly cost for its private rooms, listed at $7,877. This figure significantly exceeds both the average rates in Strafford County, which stand at $5,150, and the broader state average of $5,170 in New Hampshire. Such a disparity highlights the center's positioning as potentially providing enhanced services or amenities that justify the higher expense. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider what additional value or specialized care might be included in these costs when comparing options within the local market.

Floor plansDover Center For Health & RehabilitationStrafford CountyNew Hampshire
Private$7,877$5,150$5,170

Overall Review of Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Pulmonary rehab gets specific praise

Residents specifically praise the pulmonary rehabilitation program and respiratory care.

Residents mention pulmonary rehabilitation and describe care that feels tailored to their breathing condition. One reviewer calls out the respiratory therapist’s technical expertise and individualized attention, and another highlights a pulmonary program led by a respiratory therapist. A positive rehab experience also ties the therapy team to improved strength and recovery after hospital discharge.

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Cleanliness is mixed

The facility’s cleanliness is described both positively and negatively in reviews.

Some reviewers say the building looks top notch, is clean, and feels well kept, including mentions of a clean environment and improvements after renovation. Others report problems such as dirty or smelly areas and stained carpets, plus negative observations about room cleanliness. Several comments contrast an otherwise caring approach with concerns about upkeep, especially in common areas and rooms.

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Communication and call response frustrate

Several residents and families describe poor communication and slow response times.

A recurring concern is difficulty reaching staff, with examples of unanswered calls and messages not being returned. Other reviews describe call bells going unanswered for long periods and staff not greeting new arrivals. A few comments also describe situations where families felt decisions or updates were not handled clearly, leading to avoidable stress during stays.

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Medication handling draws strong reactions

Medication management is a frequent point of emphasis, both positive and negative.

One reviewer praises medication management as getting the right medications on time and notes multiple daily check-ins around eating and routines. Other reviews raise serious issues, including reports of receiving the wrong drugs and needing to advocate to ensure bloodwork or medication follow-through. Together, the reviews suggest medication accuracy and consistency are critical concerns families evaluate closely.

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Food quality is criticized

Food quality and meal experience are repeatedly criticized in reviews.

Multiple reviews describe the food as unappetizing or poorly prepared, using strong negative language. One reviewer says meals were minimal and basic, and another mentions restrictions or lack of meaningful choices at mealtime. These comments often appear alongside complaints about the overall daily experience, making dining a clear pain point for some families.

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Features

Housing

  • 112 resident community capacity 112 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Dover, New Hampshire offers convenient access to essential services such as pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, physicians, hospitals, and transportation options. With multiple pharmacy options within a few miles radius, it provides ease of access to medication and healthcare needs. The nearby restaurants offer a variety of dining options for residents to enjoy meals outside the home. Additionally, the proximity to physicians' offices and hospitals ensures that medical care is readily available. For recreation, there are parks in the vicinity for leisurely walks or picnics. Places of worship are also easily accessible for those seeking spiritual community engagement. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded living environment with essential amenities close by for seniors considering senior living in Dover.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Care Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.6 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.6 miles)
  • Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub (0.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (0.7 miles)
  • Tucker's (0.7 miles)
  • Garrison City Beerworks (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's Coffee (1.5 miles)
  • Aroma Joes (5.3 miles)
  • The Works Café (5.8 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Endocrinology & Diabetes Consultants (0.5 miles)
  • Adults & Children's Medicine of Dover (0.6 miles)
  • Dover Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (0.7 miles)
  • Seacoast Cancer Center (0.8 miles)
  • Garrison Women's Health Center (0.8 miles)
  • Dover Pediatrics (0.8 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic (0.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Frisbie Memorial Hospital (6.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (7.1 miles)

Parks

  • Guppey Park (1.5 miles)
  • Bellamy Park (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Next Level Church (4.1 miles)
  • St George's Episcopal Church (5.8 miles)
  • Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church (8 miles)

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