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Photo of Forest Hill Heights
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I am so thrilled that my father is at Forest Hill Heights! The staff are caring, dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable. Everything about the facility is lovely - it's well-appointed and clean, and the...
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.
Forest Hill Heights, LLC, is an assisted living residence in Forest Hill, Maryland. Now under new management, Forest Hill Heights (formerly known as Rock Spring Village) offers 24/7 on-site nursing care, fine dining, and personalized care plans for our residents. Caring has been our privilege for...
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I can't thank the staff at The Atrium enough. My mom is so happy there. [name removed] as the director is working all hours for the betterment of the residents. [name removed], the activities director, is...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
We are excited to introduce you to our newly renovated community. At Churchman Village, we recently completed a $1.2M renovation, bringing state-of-the-art programming, care and amenities to our residents and families. Located in Newark, DE, home to the University of Delaware, as well as a number...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in historic Bridgeton NJ, this 80 unit apartment complex was renovated from its original use as an old sewing factory in the 1900's. Many of the factory's employees not only remain Bridgeton residents, but currently live in the Riverwalk Senior complex. The apartment complex sits next to...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
From wooded views to well-maintained grounds, enjoyable living begins with the Glen Creek Apartment Community. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom town homes are available. Enhance your lifestyle with Glen Creek's swimming pool, children's play area and clubhouse with...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rent a room at the beautiful Cavalier Country Club, where you will discover a community designed for active individuals who desire quality, beauty and convenience in their homes. Conveniently located near Christiana Mall, Christiana Medical Center and Delaware Tech Community College.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Clayton, DE

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $4,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,533 per month.

Independent living costs in Clayton, DE, vs. nearby cities

Clayton, DE
$4,203/mo
$3,533/mo
$6,235/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, DE, vs. state and national averages

Clayton, DE
$4,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,392/mo
Independent Living
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,248/mo
Studio
$5,759/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,813/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,008/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton 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: Clayton, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,203/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,255/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,392/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, DE:$4,203/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, DE:$5,255/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, DE:$5,392/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Clayton, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clayton 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Clayton, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clayton 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clayton, DE$4,187/mo$3,981/mo+5.2%
Delaware$4,187/mo$3,981/mo+5.2%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Clayton, DE
2024 average cost:$4,187/mo
2023 average cost:$3,981/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$4,187/mo
2023 average cost:$3,981/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Clayton

Recent reviews for independent living in Clayton

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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.

Park View at Fullerton in Baltimore, MD

5.0
It's been a 5 for the most part.The staff is very friendly. My friend is social, he's meeting new people and getting to know them. One suggestion is if they could install ceiling fans that would be nice.

Clayton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton independent 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 independent living communities in Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
47%
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