Live-In Caregivers in Dover Base Housing, DE
A caregiver who lives in the home, for someone who needs help across the day and a person nearby at night. Post what you need in Dover Base Housing for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Live-In Caregivers in Dover Base Housing, DE: the local picture
About 0 Dover Base Housing residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 92% of homes in Dover Base Housing have three or more bedrooms (76% in Kent County); the median home has 6.4 rooms.
Of Dover Base Housing households headed by someone 65 or older, 0 own their home and 68 rent. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Dover Base Housing compared with Kent County and Delaware
| Census figure | Dover Base Housing | Kent County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 90% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 0.0% | 37% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.2% | 8.6% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 2.3% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 8.5% | 11% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,629 | $58,403 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dover Base Housing
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE | 1.7 mi | 555 | 26 |
| Highland Acres, DE | 1.9 mi | 928 | 126 |
| Dover, DE | 3.7 mi | 6,984 | 1,018 |
| Camden, DE | 4.1 mi | 925 | 37 |
| Riverview, DE | 6.2 mi | 612 | 75 |
| Clayton, DE | 13 mi | 400 | 7 |
Emergency hospitals near Dover Base Housing
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover, DE | 2.9 mi | 2 of 5 | (302) 744-7001 |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford, DE | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | (302) 422-3311 |
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes, DE | 31 mi | 3 of 5 | (302) 645-3300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dover Base Housing. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Dover Base Housing
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $16.50 an hour (the Delaware median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,575 a month (67% of the $5,302 monthly median income of Dover Base Housing households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,012 a month (227% of the $5,302 monthly median income of Dover Base Housing households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
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Live-In Caregivers in Dover Base Housing: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Dover Base Housing?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Dover Base Housing (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (302) 744-7001. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Dover Base Housing?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $16.50 an hour (the Delaware median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,575 a month (67% of the $5,302 monthly median income of Dover Base Housing households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,012 a month (227% of the $5,302 monthly median income of Dover Base Housing households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Dover Base Housing?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Dover Base Housing it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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