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Photo of Brookdale Dover
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Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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In general the staff is very caring and helpful. As with most facilities; they seem to be short staffed with call-out and hiring the right people. Unfortunately, I find this true with most businesses in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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It felt like home to my parent. Pricing was reasonable. Staff was helpful and we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Queenstown Landing and the facility was spotless. The staff was friendly and they were very accommodating. They tried to make all of the activities special,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of State Street Assisted Living
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Kind and caring staff in the Memory Care area. Couldn't do enough for my father and we were so appreciative. [name removed] was absolutely amazing. Room sizes in memory care were good. 1 room bed/living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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Meadowcrest exceeded expectations in every way. Our experience was fantastic. The facility is new and the staff are always courteous and helpful. They treated Dad like family. We picked Meadowcrest because...
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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This is an excellent place for yourself or your loved one. The care and compassion the staff showed was amazing! They did the best they could with what they had during the pandemic. The staff stand out to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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These places are hard to find but believe have found our loved one's home in Arcadia of Denton. Everything is nice, friendly staff, friendly and nice residents. Food is good, with many options. Activities...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arcadia of Denton II is our newest location on the eastern shore, which opened in February 2021. This location has 16 private rooms, a large living and dining area, and a secured back garden patio. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children...
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[name removed] was just wonderful. Every road block we had she gave her input. the facility was brand new and very nice inside, since it was new there were only 5 residents so they got great care. Even the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arcadia of Denton I has 16 suites, all with private bathrooms. This location also has a large living and dining area, two activity rooms, and a backyard gazebo. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Pondtown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Pondtown is $5,932 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $4,554 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pondtown, MD vs. nearby cities

Pondtown, MD
$5,932/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pondtown, MD vs. the state and national average

Pondtown, MD
$5,932/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pondtown vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,932/mo
$6,015/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Pondtown, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,809/mo
Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,533/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,324/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,789/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Pondtown over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pondtown, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Pondtown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pondtown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pondtown

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Queenstown Landing

5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families. The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Dover Place

5.0
The lady in charge of activities is a special person and that is something we really like about Dover Place. Based on the experience we have had we have recommended this community many times to others and will continue to do so!

Pondtown review score based on 65 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 14 Pondtown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pondtown review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Pondtown review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Pondtown, MD14 facilities
8.6
Sudlersville, MD10 facilities
8.2
Millington, MD11 facilities

Review subcategories for Pondtown assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 65 reviews of 14 Pondtown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pondtown resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Pondtown assisted living services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Pondtown assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Pondtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pondtown assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Pondtown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pondtown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pondtown assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pondtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pondtown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Pondtown assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pondtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pondtown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pondtown assisted 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 assisted living communities in Pondtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pondtown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pondtown

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Pondtown protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Dover, Dover Place and Harmony at Kent are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pondtown, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 15 assisted living facilities near Pondtown, Maryland. See the full list.

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