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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Long Neck, DE

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 41 independent living facilities in Long Neck, 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 York Beach, Pilottown and Lewes Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewes, Ocean City and Selbyville.

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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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Catered Living of Ocean Pines is a very nice place overall, unfortunately it didn't end up being a good fit for our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well kept, and the staff are all...
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.
The Woodlands is a three-story condominium community with a centrally located elevator and staircase. The building consists of fifty-two units ranging in size from 700 square feet to 1,444 square feet. Each condo features a deluxe kitchen, sunroom, living area, laundry room, wall-to-wall carpet,...
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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: 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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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...
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, 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.
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Long Neck, DE

The average cost of senior living in Long Neck is $4,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delmar, DE with an average of $3,545 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Long Neck, DE vs. nearby cities

Long Neck, DE
$4,801/mo
$4,697/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Long Neck, DE vs. the state and national average

Long Neck, DE
$4,801/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Long Neck vs. other types of senior living

$5,663/mo
Independent Living
$4,801/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Long Neck, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,767/mo
Studio
$6,183/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,403/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,659/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Long Neck over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Long Neck

Recent reviews for independent living in Long Neck

The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD

4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview

4.4
The administration was very good and they run Autumn Lake with a loving, caring attitude and keep a close eye on all of the residents. Communication with the family is very good. The meals are decent. They serve a very nice breakfast. I would recommend Autumn Lake to others.

Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island in Selbyville, DE

5.0
My mother has been a resident at Brandywine Fenwick for 2.5 years. During this period she has received outstanding personal and professional care. AL living is a significant transition and hard for all involved, and nothing is ever perfect. However the leadership and caregivers at Brandywine ...
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Long Neck independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Long Neck independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Long Neck, 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 Long Neck 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 Long Neck 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
25.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Long Neck 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 Long Neck communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Long Neck, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Long Neck 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 Long Neck offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Long Neck, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Brookdale Cape May, Peregrine Salisbury and Brookdale Dover are the top-rated independent living facilities near Long Neck, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 41 independent living facilities near Long Neck, Delaware. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Long Neck, Delaware is Brookdale Cape May. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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