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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dewey Beach, DE
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dewey Beach, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Dewey Beach or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dewey Beach.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dewey Beach for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 34 assisted living facilities in the Dewey Beach area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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 Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Cape May.
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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...
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Dewey Beach, DE
The average cost of senior living in Dewey Beach is $5,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $5,026 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dewey Beach, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dewey Beach, DE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dewey Beach vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dewey Beach, DE by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Dewey Beach over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dewey Beach, DE
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dewey Beach
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dewey Beach
Peregrine Salisbury
4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.
Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island in Selbyville, DE
5.0
My mother has been a resident at Brandywine Fenwick for 2.5 years. During this period she has received outstanding personal and professional care. AL living is a significant transition and hard for all involved, and nothing is ever perfect. However the leadership and caregivers at Brandywine ...
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United Methodist Communities The Shores in Ocean City, NJ
4.9
Great care and very clean and kept up via maintenance. We would recommend United Methodist Communities to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Dewey Beach review score based on 151 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 151 reviews of 29 Dewey Beach assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dewey Beach 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
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Review subcategories for Dewey Beach 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 151 reviews of 29 Dewey Beach assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dewey Beach 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.Dewey Beach, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Dewey Beach assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dewey Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dewey Beach, 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 Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach 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
62.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach 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
34.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dewey Beach
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Delaware assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dewey Beach protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Cape May, Peregrine Salisbury and Brookdale Dover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dewey Beach, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 34 assisted living facilities near Dewey Beach, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dewey Beach, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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