10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest, DE

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 302 independent living facilities in Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rogers Manor, Buttonwood and Dobbinsville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Castle, Newark and Middletown.

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zipAveragecost: $4,105

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Cost of independent living in Forest, DE

The average cost of senior living in Forest is $4,105 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,533 per month.

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

Forest, DE

$4,105/mo

Townsend, DE

$4,118/mo

Middletown, DE

$3,709/mo

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

Forest, DE

$4,105/mo

Delaware state

$4,790/mo

U.S. national average

$4,022/mo

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

Assisted Living

$5,218/mo

Memory Care

$5,369/mo

Independent Living

$4,105/mo

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

Semi-Private

$4,600/mo

Studio

$3,443/mo

1 Bedroom

$4,129/mo

2 Bedroom

$5,310/mo

Senior living costs in Forest 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: Forest, DE

Column state: Delaware

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Forest, DE	Delaware	U.S.
Independent Living	$4,105/mo	$4,790/mo	$4,022/mo
Assisted Living	$5,218/mo	$5,745/mo	$4,564/mo
Memory Care	$5,369/mo	$5,793/mo	$4,801/mo

Independent Living

Forest, DE:$4,105/mo

Delaware:$4,790/mo

U.S.:$4,022/mo

Assisted Living

Forest, DE:$5,218/mo

Delaware:$5,745/mo

U.S.:$4,564/mo

Memory Care

Forest, DE:$5,369/mo

Delaware:$5,793/mo

U.S.:$4,801/mo

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Independent living costs in Forest, DE, over time

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

Forest, DEDE stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Forest, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Forest, DE	$3,964/mo	$3,738/mo	+6.0%
Delaware	$4,187/mo	$3,981/mo	+5.2%
National	$3,216/mo	$3,105/mo	+3.6%

Forest, DE

2024 average cost:$3,964/mo

2023 average cost:$3,738/mo

Percent change:+6.0%

Delaware

2024 average cost:$4,187/mo

2023 average cost:$3,981/mo

Percent change:+5.2%

National

2024 average cost:$3,216/mo

2023 average cost:$3,105/mo

Percent change:+3.6%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

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What families are saying about independent living in Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest, 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 Forest 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 Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Forest, DENational

Nutritionist / dietician

28.1%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

34.6%

34%

No sugar

33.5%

31.4%

Vegetarian

30.8%

33.4%

Pureed meals

13.8%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Forest 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 Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Forest, DENational

Professional chef

31.5%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

36.9%

43.4%

Room service

28.1%

36.8%

Anytime dining

15.8%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest 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 Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Forest, DENational

Activity director

40.4%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

27.7%

28.3%

Community service programs

27.3%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

44.2%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

45%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

47.7%

54.9%

Piano or organ

35%

43%

Arts and crafts center

33.1%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

35%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

41.5%

47.4%

Live performances

40.8%

47.2%

Dances

27.7%

32.4%

Fitness center

21.9%

39.7%

Fitness classes

41.9%

46.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Candle Light Cove and Harrison Hill Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 302 independent living facilities near Forest, Delaware. See the full list.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest, DE

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Cost of independent living in Forest, DE

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

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

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

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

Senior living costs in Forest vs. state and national costs

Independent living costs in Forest, DE, over time

Independent living cost trends in Forest, DE

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

What families are saying about independent living in Forest

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Forest independent living services and amenities

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest independent living

Availability of select dining options in Forest independent living

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