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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shawnee Acres, DE
If your loved one needs memory care in Shawnee Acres, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Shawnee Acres, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shawnee Acres incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shawnee Acres memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shawnee Acres, 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.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Millsboro.
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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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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39 reviews
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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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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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28 reviews
My experience with the lead sales manager was fantastic as our family was trying to find a place for Dad during a challenging time. She helped us navigate a tight timeline and even provided some basic...
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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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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Shawnee Acres, DE
The average cost of senior living in Shawnee Acres is $5,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,590 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Shawnee Acres
Recent reviews for memory care in Shawnee Acres
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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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
Shawnee Acres review score based on 50 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 9 Shawnee Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shawnee Acres 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
Shawnee Acres review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shawnee Acres 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 50 reviews of 9 Shawnee Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shawnee Acres 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.Shawnee Acres, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Shawnee Acres memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawnee Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawnee Acres, 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 Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shawnee Acres, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
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
66.7%
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
55.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shawnee Acres, 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%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Dover, Milford Place and Dover Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shawnee Acres, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Shawnee Acres, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shawnee Acres, Delaware is Milford Place. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Shawnee Acres, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shawnee Acres, 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 Shawnee Acres, 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 Shawnee Acres, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Shawnee Acres, Delaware is $5,936. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shawnee Acres, 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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