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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Harrington, DE

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If your loved one needs memory care in Harrington, A Place for Mom can help. With 41 memory care facilities in Harrington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Harrington incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Harrington memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Harrington, 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 Mayfair.
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Harrington Memory Care Facilities | 761 Reviews

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Photo of Caraway Manor
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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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.
Photo of Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island
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I would say 5's in all with 4 in food. She says sometimes they have to send food back for one reason or another. WE would absolutely recommend Brandywine Fenwick Island 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.
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 licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
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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
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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Persimmon Park Place
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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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.
Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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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The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them 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.
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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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.
Photo of Holly Square
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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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
Photo of Catered Living at Ocean Pines
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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...

Cost of memory care in Harrington, DE

The average cost of senior living in Harrington is $5,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,581 per month.

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

Harrington, DE
$5,790/mo
$6,156/mo

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

Harrington, DE
$5,790/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,790/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,827/mo
Studio
$6,216/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,509/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Harrington 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: Harrington, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarrington, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,790/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,557/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,313/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Harrington, DE:$5,790/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Harrington, DE:$5,557/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Harrington, DE:$4,313/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Harrington, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Harrington 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 Harrington, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Harrington 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Harrington, DE$7,206/mo$6,539/mo+10.2%
Delaware$7,095/mo$6,797/mo+4.4%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Harrington, DE
2024 average cost:$7,206/mo
2023 average cost:$6,539/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
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 Harrington

Recent reviews for memory care in Harrington

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

HeartHomes at Bay Ridge in Annapolis, MD

4.0
Great value, home-like setting, all of the staff were good and several were awesome and developed special relationships with my dad. They were excellent at communicating with me about my dad's needs. I am so grateful I found a wonderful place for my dad at an affordable price - highly recommend. ...
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Abbey Manor of Elkton

5.0
I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to other families, and have already recommended ...
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Harrington review score based on 254 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 37 Harrington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Harrington 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

Harrington review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Harrington, DE37 facilities
8.9
Houston, DE12 facilities
8.8
Farmington, DE35 facilities

Review subcategories for Harrington 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 254 reviews of 37 Harrington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Harrington 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.
Harrington, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Harrington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harrington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harrington, 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 Harrington 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 Harrington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Harrington, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.4%
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
75.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Harrington 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 Harrington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Harrington, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harrington 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 Harrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harrington, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Harrington 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 Harrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harrington, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harrington 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 Harrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harrington, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Harrington

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Peregrine Salisbury and Candle Light Cove are the top-rated memory care facilities near Harrington, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 41 memory care facilities near Harrington, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Harrington, Delaware are Brookdale Cape May and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 41 memory care facilities near you in Harrington, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Harrington, 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 Harrington, 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 Harrington, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Harrington, Delaware is $5,790. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Harrington, 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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