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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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The front desk staff is helpful and caring . [name removed] the admissions was great to work with and easy to get a hold of . The place is beautiful and really clean . Her apartment is perfect for her, 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.
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...
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Apartment size (studio deluxe) is very adequate for 1 person. Most staff seem knowledgeable and are honest with feedback when I ask questions about the type of care or assistance is given.
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.
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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Really great facility. The staff are universally friendly and really do seem to genuinely care for the residents. I've interacted with all of them and feel positively all around The facility is very clean....
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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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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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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.
Photo of Mundey Manor
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.
Photo of Holly Square
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.
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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: 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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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: 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.
Photo of Elkton Senior Apartments
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.
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...
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...
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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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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.
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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Downs Chapel, DE

The average cost of senior living in Downs Chapel is $4,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Townsend, DE with an average of $3,984 per month.

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

Downs Chapel, DE
$4,365/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Downs Chapel, DE, vs. other senior living options

$7,735/mo
Independent Living
$4,365/mo

Independent living costs in Downs Chapel, DE, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$4,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,509/mo

Senior living costs in Downs Chapel 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: Downs Chapel, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowns Chapel, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,365/mo$4,873/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,757/mo$7,555/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,735/mo$8,215/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Downs Chapel, DE:$4,365/mo
Delaware:$4,873/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Downs Chapel, DE:$6,757/mo
Delaware:$7,555/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Downs Chapel, DE:$7,735/mo
Delaware:$8,215/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Downs Chapel, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Downs Chapel 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 Downs Chapel, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Downs Chapel 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 average 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
Downs Chapel, DE$3,803/mo$3,575/mo+6.4%
Delaware$3,915/mo$3,677/mo+6.5%
National$2,905/mo$2,807/mo+3.5%
Downs Chapel, DE
2024 average cost:$3,803/mo
2023 average cost:$3,575/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,915/mo
2023 average cost:$3,677/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,905/mo
2023 average cost:$2,807/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Downs Chapel

Recent reviews for independent living in Downs Chapel

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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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.

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

Downs Chapel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downs Chapel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downs Chapel, 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 Downs Chapel 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 Downs Chapel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Downs Chapel 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 Downs Chapel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downs Chapel 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 Downs Chapel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.1%
40.8%
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