Hospital in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE has 2 licensed hospitals listed on ElderCareCosts.
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Hospital context in Dover
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2 hospitals in Dover
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
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Dover, in Kent County, has about 39,837 residents. About 6,984 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $60,199.
Source: US Census Bureau- Delaware Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- Delaware State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- Delaware Aging & Disability Resource Center1-800-223-9074delawareadrc.com
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Kent County VA Clinicva.gov
Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Dover.
- Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP-Plus)Official program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
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