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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Delaware Heights, DE

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If your loved one needs memory care in Delaware Heights, A Place for Mom can help. With 30 memory care facilities in Delaware Heights, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Delaware Heights incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Delaware Heights memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Delaware Heights, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Walnut Hill, Overbrook Park and Garden Court.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Wilmington, Newark and West Chester.

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zipAverageCost: $5,306

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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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Cost of memory care in Delaware Heights, DE

The average cost of senior living in Delaware Heights is $5,306 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,204 per month.

Memory care costs in Delaware Heights, DE, vs. nearby cities

Delaware Heights, DE
$5,306/mo
$5,286/mo
$5,233/mo

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

Delaware Heights, DE
$5,306/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,306/mo

Memory care costs in Delaware Heights, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,548/mo
Studio
$5,634/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,068/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,273/mo

Senior living costs in Delaware Heights 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: Delaware Heights, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDelaware Heights, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,306/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,295/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,538/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Delaware Heights, DE:$5,306/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Delaware Heights, DE:$5,295/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Delaware Heights, DE:$4,538/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Delaware Heights, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Delaware Heights 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Delaware Heights, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Delaware Heights 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
Delaware Heights, DE$7,394/mo$7,646/mo-3.3%
Delaware$7,095/mo$6,797/mo+4.4%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Delaware Heights, DE
2024 average cost:$7,394/mo
2023 average cost:$7,646/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$7,095/mo
2023 average cost:$6,797/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Delaware Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Delaware Heights

Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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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.

Arbor Terrace Exton

4.0
We like the modern takes the facility has, it is brand new so it jumps out at you as being quite lovely. Since it is a newer community and them having to start fro scratch there are a few areas that could use some improvement, and work out the kinks. Most of the staff members are pretty ...
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Delaware Heights review score based on 144 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 25 Delaware Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Delaware Heights 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

Delaware Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Delaware Heights, DE25 facilities
8.3
Elsmere, DE29 facilities
8.7
Arden, DE36 facilities

Review subcategories for Delaware Heights 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 144 reviews of 25 Delaware Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Delaware Heights 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.
Delaware Heights, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Delaware Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware Heights, 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 Delaware Heights 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 Delaware Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Delaware Heights, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Delaware Heights 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 Delaware Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Delaware Heights, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Delaware Heights 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 Delaware Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Delaware Heights, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Delaware Heights 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 Delaware Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delaware Heights, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
52%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware Heights 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 Delaware Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Delaware Heights, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
76%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
76%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
36%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Delaware Heights

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 Delaware Heights protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Foulk Living and Sunrise of Westtown are the top-rated memory care facilities near Delaware Heights, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 30 memory care facilities near Delaware Heights, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Delaware Heights, Delaware is Morningside House of Exton. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 30 memory care facilities near you in Delaware Heights, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Delaware Heights, 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 Delaware Heights, 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 Delaware Heights, Delaware ranges from $495 to $12995. The average Memory Care cost in Delaware Heights, Delaware is $5,306. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Delaware Heights, Delaware typically starts at $495. 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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