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Photo of Tylers Mill Senior Living
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For the most part, this facility is great. Especially [name removed]. She couldn't have been more helpful. All of the aides are great except for one who is particularly nasty. Also, mom lost socks, panties...
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.
Tylers Mill Senior Living at Deptford is an assisted living and memory care community in Deptford, New Jersey.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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I love the facility… From the front door receptionist to the kitchen ...all the caretakers, nurses, management, maintenance crew, etc. are fantastic. I would highly recommend this facility because of its...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
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They loved my dad and enjoyed bingo and the food. They liked his stories. I would recommend them to others - they are a little expensive, but it was worth it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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I’ve lived at Bellingham for 2 1/2 years. I have a lovely, newly renovated, 1 bedroom with den apartment with 4 closets - two of them are large walk in closets. There is plenty of room for me, my kitty, my...
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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4.5 for all. Great facility and highly recommend it. We love the sense of community. Everyone is so helpful, clean area, nurses and health care providers are on top of my mom's needs.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...
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We chose this facility because it was smaller and has a very homey feel. The Admin., and nursing staff are very friendly and always have time to speak to us when we have questions. The value for the dollar...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
There are assisted living facilities. And then there's Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. One reason why our community is such a special place to live is that we understand every family wants the very best for loved ones.As a company that is family-operated, our commitment is to each resident...
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The staff is wonderful ! food is great lots of activities has a small town feel. I would absolutely recommend this community to others - it's a wonderful place! Was perfect for my aunt, not too big.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is smaller and more affordable. The food is good and well kept up. Yes, we would recommend The Cottages of Perry Hall to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related...
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The facility is well equipped to accommodate all three phases of living from independent, assisted living, any hospice care. The Mews has a long standing good reputation along with long standing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
When you think of independent living, assisted living, and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and...
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Activities director is top notch, food, cleanliness, friendliness, care. It seems they're having alot of administrative job changes in only the 2 weeks we've been there so I don't know what's going on with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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They make sure you don't stay in your room all day and do their best to get you out of the room. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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5 for all! What we like the most about the community is their staff members! They are great, friendly and caring. Yes, we would recommend Queenstown Landing to other families based on our experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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I have a family member residing at State Street Assisted Living. My family is very pleased with services, and most importantly happy. One concern would be the fees for residing there. The residents are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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My loved one has since moved but over the course of his stay at Sunrise, it was a great community! Lovely staff, very friendly, accommodating, and patient. Exactly the type of environment needed for a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized care services. From...
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The staff are amazing (especially [name removed], [name removed]& [name removed]). But everyone I've encountered has been lovely. The rooms are great. Everything is clean and the food that I have tried has...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
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I LOVE Meadowcrest and their staff for my parents. Absolutely. The staff is caring and so professional. During this past snow storm, staff stayed overnight to make sure residents were secure. They even gave...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Each apartment has an outdoor balcony, if the client's needs move from assisted living to memory care, they remain in their own apartment (unless they are a flight risk), establishment is clean, staff...
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.
Victoria Commons provides high quality senior living services in the popular retirement town of North Cape May, New Jersey. Our beachfront town is a favorite vacation spot, peaceful and tranquil with fine dining and shopping readily available. At Victoria Commons, residents choose from a variety...
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Very friendly staff, very helpful. Lots of activities every day. The shared rooms are adequate. The private room is very large and roomy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Annapolitan Assisted Living is one of Annapolis' premier assistedliving communities. We offer independent living for all of our residents,regardless of their need for assistance. Our residents live in their ownapartments in a community of their peers. What they do, how and when theydo it is...
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Overall the staff has been very good. Rooms are very comfortable. Sometimes meal selection of you want something other than what is being served is not very good.
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.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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The staff in memory care are doing well with my Aunt [name removed]. She always has clean clothes, hair brushed, bed made, and her room is clean. Her room is a good size. Aunt [name removed] did misplace her...
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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I have recently come to visit a family member at this facility. The building is clean. The staff is caring. The administration treats my family member as if she were their own family. I have seen lots of...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Maurice House is a wonderful place. It's clean, beautiful, well cared for. The staff are like family to the residents and families. Mom loves the food and the socialization. She is thriving and loves her new...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Maurice House is the preferred Assisted Living community in Millville, New Jersey. Maurice House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself! With Maurice House's...
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The staff is very friendly and attentive. The food is good. Abbey Manor always looks clean and well kept. The room is not as large as my mom would like, but it is ok.
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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What we like the most about Springfield Crossings is their gym/rehab are and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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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Cost of memory care in Clayton, DE

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $5,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,204 per month.

Memory care costs in Clayton, DE, vs. nearby cities

Clayton, DE
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$5,804/mo
$6,235/mo

Memory care costs in Clayton, DE, vs. state and national averages

Clayton, DE
$5,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Clayton, DE, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,392/mo

Memory care costs in Clayton, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,173/mo
Studio
$7,346/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,931/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,008/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Clayton, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,392/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,255/mo$5,745/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,203/mo$4,790/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, DE:$5,392/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, DE:$5,255/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, DE:$4,203/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Clayton, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Clayton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Clayton, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Clayton, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Clayton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clayton, DE$7,110/mo$6,929/mo+2.6%
Delaware$7,110/mo$6,929/mo+2.6%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Clayton, DE
2024 average cost:$7,110/mo
2023 average cost:$6,929/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$7,110/mo
2023 average cost:$6,929/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Clayton

Recent reviews for memory care in Clayton

The Residence at Chadds Ford in Glen Mills, PA

5.0
I would definitely recommend this community. It is brand new and extremely clean. The community has everything my mom needs. The staff is very friendly, kind, and attentive. The communication is great and they have built a relationship with us.

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Mullica Gardens Assisted Living in Mullica Hill, NJ

3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Mullica Gardens Assisted Living and the overall experience was good. I knew that my loved one was safe and that was very important to me. Overall, the staff was good. Some were poor and some were great. The food was good. The activities were great, ...
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Clayton review score based on 784 family reviews

8.2
Review score119 facilities784 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 784 reviews of 119 Clayton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clayton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Clayton review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Clayton, DE119 facilities
9.1
Smyrna, DE6 facilities
8.9
Kenton, DE7 facilities

Review subcategories for Clayton memory care

When memory care 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 784 reviews of 119 Clayton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clayton resident and family memory care 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.
Clayton, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Clayton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Clayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayton memory care

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 Clayton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.8%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Clayton memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
43.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Clayton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Delaware memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Clayton protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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