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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gum Crossroads, DE
If your loved one needs memory care in Gum Crossroads, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Gum Crossroads, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Gum Crossroads incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Gum Crossroads memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Gum Crossroads, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pilottown, Lewes Beach and York Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bethany Beach, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.
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I would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The dining...
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.
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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People have been generally pleasant to deal with and will greet my dad when they see him. Dining service is extremely slow. The only thing I would say negatively is that it's very pricey and you have to pay...
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.
A brand-new destination for senior living has arrived in Lewes!Seniors seeking resort-style living with abundant amenities, exceptional wellness programs and the flexibility of monthly rental apartments need look no further.With the final inspections and signs-offs having taken place during the...
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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware. We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware. The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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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My Aunt Alma, who just turned 100 years old on [date removed], has happily resided at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe (Brandywine) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the past 6 years. Despite the lockdown...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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Cost of memory care in Gum Crossroads, DE
The average cost of senior living in Gum Crossroads is $5,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dewey Beach, DE with an average of $5,692 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Gum Crossroads
Recent reviews for memory care in Gum Crossroads
Milford Place
5.0
My mother has severe dementia and has pretty much lost communication abilities. But [name removed] and her aides have gotten Mom to participate in many more activities than I was able to get her to do when she lived with me! She is well cared for and seems comfortable-not sure she can express ...
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The Lodge at Historic Lewes
4.8
He's well taken care of and is a nice environment. We picked this community because of the proximity to his home and other relatives, mainly
Peregrine Salisbury
4.7
Antria Salisbury is a ten out of ten stars, this community is exceptionally clean, we were very impressed. The staff is wonderful, they would also be a ten out of ten stars. The community is a little more on the expensive side but the care services are great. The activities are wonderful they ...
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Gum Crossroads memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Crossroads memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Crossroads, 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 Gum Crossroads 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 Gum Crossroads that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gum Crossroads, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
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
83.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gum Crossroads 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 Gum Crossroads Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gum Crossroads, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Crossroads 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 Gum Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gum Crossroads, DENational
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Crossroads 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 Gum Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum Crossroads, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Crossroads 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 Gum Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gum Crossroads, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peregrine Salisbury, Milford Place and Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gum Crossroads, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Gum Crossroads, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gum Crossroads, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Gum Crossroads, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gum Crossroads, 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 Gum Crossroads, 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 Gum Crossroads, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Gum Crossroads, Delaware is $5,906. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gum Crossroads, 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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