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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Columbia, DE
If your loved one needs memory care in Columbia, A Place for Mom can help. With 29 memory care facilities in Columbia, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Columbia incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Columbia memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Columbia, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cambridge, Bridgeville and Seaford.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cambridge, Bridgeville and Seaford.
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Cost of memory care in Columbia, DE
The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $5,874 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Selbyville, DE with an average of $5,699 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbia, DE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Columbia
Recent reviews for memory care in Columbia
Brookdale Dover
5.0
Mom enjoys her “stay” at Brookdale and tells me how nice everyone is . She enjoys putting puzzles together with her friend and playing bingo. Whenever I am there for mealtime the food always looks and smells great.
Discovery Commons at Wildewood in California, MD
4.6
It's the best facility within a 100 miles. The staff is helpful and friendly. She enjoys the food somedays and others not so much. I think it will get better as they just changed the chef. This is a locked memory unit. They provide exercise, sing a long, puzzles and field trips for their ...
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Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD
5.0
[Removed], the new director, has been a breath of fresh air. Her best two qualities are 1). Caring sincerely for the residents 2) listening to suggestions. She is a proactive leader!
Columbia review score based on 131 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 131 reviews of 26 Columbia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Columbia 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
Columbia review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Columbia 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 131 reviews of 26 Columbia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Columbia 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.Columbia, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Columbia memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia 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 Columbia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia 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 Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia 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 Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia 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 Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton, Peregrine Salisbury and Brookdale Dover are the top-rated memory care facilities near Columbia, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 29 memory care facilities near Columbia, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Columbia, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 29 memory care facilities near you in Columbia, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Columbia, Delaware, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Columbia, Delaware, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Columbia, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Columbia, Delaware is $5,874. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Columbia, Delaware typically starts at $2650. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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