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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Six Forks, DE
If you’re looking for assisted living in Six Forks, 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 Six Forks or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Six Forks.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Six Forks for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 43 assisted living facilities in the Six Forks 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 Mayfair.
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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.
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.
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, 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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Delmar Manor Assisted Living Delmar Manor Assisted Living is located in Delmar, MD in Wicomico County. Our residential care home supplies the care that you need right when you need it in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Delmar enjoy all that Wicomico County has to...
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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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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Guiding Hands Assisted Living Guiding Hands Assisted Living is a residential care home located in rural Berlin, Maryland in Worcester County. The city of Berlin is located in the southern part of Maryland, about 10 miles from the Atlantic Coastline. There are plenty of recreational areas located...
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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...
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...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
Cost of assisted living in Six Forks, DE
The average cost of senior living in Six Forks is $5,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Georgetown, DE with an average of $5,378 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Six Forks, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Six Forks, DE vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Six Forks, DE
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What families are saying about assisted living in Six Forks
Recent reviews for assisted living in Six Forks
Meadowcrest at Middletown
3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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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.
Queenstown Landing
5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families.
The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Six Forks review score based on 169 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 169 reviews of 38 Six Forks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Six Forks 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 Six Forks 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 169 reviews of 38 Six Forks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Six Forks 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.Six Forks, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
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Six Forks assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Six Forks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Six Forks, 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 Six Forks 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 Six Forks 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
63.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.4%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Six Forks 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 Six Forks 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
73.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Six Forks 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 Six Forks 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
28.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Six Forks 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 Six Forks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Six Forks 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 Six Forks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Six Forks
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 Six Forks protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Six Forks, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 43 assisted living facilities near Six Forks, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Six Forks, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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