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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Highland West, DE

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 42 independent living facilities in Highland West, 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 Forest Park, Kentmere and Buttonwood.
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Last Updated: 12/18/25
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Rooms are very small.I have been around 71 years and I have large pieces. I had to get rid of my king size bet for this mess full size. We do our own activity. There are no doctors on hand. Most of us get...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
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...
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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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Highland West, DE

The average cost of senior living in Highland West is $4,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,533 per month.

Independent living costs in Highland West, DE, vs. nearby cities

Highland West, DE
$4,504/mo
$4,495/mo
$4,541/mo

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

Highland West, DE
$4,504/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Highland West, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,327/mo
Independent Living
$4,504/mo

Independent living costs in Highland West, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,387/mo
Studio
$5,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,042/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,461/mo

Senior living costs in Highland West 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: Highland West, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland West, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,504/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,312/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,327/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Highland West, DE:$4,504/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Highland West, DE:$5,312/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Highland West, DE:$5,327/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Highland West, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highland West 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
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Highland West, DE$4,706/mo$3,670/mo+28.2%
Delaware$3,968/mo$4,051/mo-2.1%
National$3,166/mo$3,004/mo+5.4%
Highland West, DE
2024 average cost:$4,706/mo
2023 average cost:$3,670/mo
Percent change:+28.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,968/mo
2023 average cost:$4,051/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Highland West

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland West

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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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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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Highland West independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland West independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland West, 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 Highland West 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 Highland West partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland West, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland West 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 Highland West communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland West, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland West 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 Highland West offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland West, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
47%
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