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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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Garden Spot Village is a great place where the staff truly cares about the residents! Everyone there is so helpful and thoughtful. Their activities and special events are so well thought out and a great time...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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.
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.
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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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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.
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My parents lived at Gwynedd Estates for 2 years, in a 2 BR, 2 BA apartment. I give an A+ star to every single part of Gwynedd: the staff, the people who live there, the value for money, the individual...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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They were top notch care wise. He was never in dirty clothes, and he was always well kept and well taken care of. He was the highest functioning person there in the dementia level. This was a pretty sterile...
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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.
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.
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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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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My mother chose the life plan at Elm Terrace moving into Independent Living. Thank God she did! Shortly after she moved in she needed skilled care for rehab after a fall. The therapist worked so hard to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 assisted living in Delaware City, DE

The average cost of senior living in Delaware City is $5,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,189 per month.

Assisted living costs in Delaware City, DE, vs. nearby cities

Delaware City, DE
$5,361/mo
$5,528/mo

Assisted living costs in Delaware City, DE, vs. state and national averages

Delaware City, DE
$5,361/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Delaware City, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,361/mo
$5,363/mo

Assisted living costs in Delaware City, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,044/mo
Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$5,718/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,946/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,729/mo

Senior living costs in Delaware City 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 City, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDelaware City, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,361/mo$5,745/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,363/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,944/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Delaware City, DE:$5,361/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Delaware City, DE:$5,363/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Delaware City, DE:$3,944/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Delaware City, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Delaware City 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.

Delaware City, DEDE stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Delaware City, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Delaware City 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 City, DE$6,485/mo$6,231/mo+4.1%
Delaware$6,507/mo$6,231/mo+4.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Delaware City, DE
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,507/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Delaware City, DE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Delaware City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Delaware City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Delaware City

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

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

Delaware City review score based on 1,620 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1620 reviews of 276 Delaware City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Delaware City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 City review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Delaware City, DE276 facilities
8.0
New Castle, DE22 facilities
7.9
Odessa, DE7 facilities

Review subcategories for Delaware City assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,620 reviews of 276 Delaware City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Delaware City resident and family assisted living 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 City, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Delaware City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware City, 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 City assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Delaware City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Delaware City, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.9%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Delaware City assisted living

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 City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Delaware City, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Delaware City assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Delaware City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Delaware City, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Delaware City assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Delaware City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delaware City, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware City assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Delaware City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Delaware City, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Delaware City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Delaware City protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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