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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mispillion Light, DE

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

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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
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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Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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In general the staff is very caring and helpful. As with most facilities; they seem to be short staffed with call-out and hiring the right people. Unfortunately, I find this true with most businesses in...
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.
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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It felt like home to my parent. Pricing was reasonable. Staff was helpful and we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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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
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...
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Kind and caring staff in the Memory Care area. Couldn't do enough for my father and we were so appreciative. [name removed] was absolutely amazing. Room sizes in memory care were good. 1 room bed/living...
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.
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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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, 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.
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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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Mispillion Light, DE

The average cost of senior living in Mispillion Light is $5,890 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,590 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mispillion Light, DE vs. nearby cities

Mispillion Light, DE
$5,890/mo
$5,936/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mispillion Light, DE vs. the state and national average

Mispillion Light, DE
$5,890/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mispillion Light vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,890/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mispillion Light, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,808/mo
Studio
$6,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,264/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,037/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Mispillion Light over time

Mispillion Light, DEDE stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Mispillion Light

Recent reviews for memory care in Mispillion Light

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.

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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Brookdale Cape May in Cape May Court House, NJ

4.8
While the care mom receives is great, I feel the cost is way too expensive. There are some thing that need to be changed at the corporate level. ie the extra $[removed]a month if a Medicade recipient wants to stay in their own room without a roommate.

Mispillion Light review score based on 75 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 75 reviews of 11 Mispillion Light memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mispillion Light 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

Mispillion Light review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Mispillion Light, DE11 facilities
8.0
Slaughter Beach, DE41 facilities
8.6
Milford, DE11 facilities

Review subcategories for Mispillion Light 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 75 reviews of 11 Mispillion Light memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mispillion Light 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Mispillion Light memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mispillion Light memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mispillion Light, 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 Mispillion Light 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 Mispillion Light that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
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
72.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mispillion Light 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 Mispillion Light Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mispillion Light, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mispillion Light 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 Mispillion Light partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mispillion Light, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mispillion Light 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 Mispillion Light communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mispillion Light, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mispillion Light 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 Mispillion Light offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mispillion Light, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Brookdale Dover and Milford Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mispillion Light, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Mispillion Light, Delaware. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Mispillion Light, Delaware is Milford Place. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Mispillion Light, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mispillion Light, 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 Mispillion Light, 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 Mispillion Light, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Mispillion Light, Delaware is $5,890. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mispillion Light, 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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