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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rock Manor, DE

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 38 independent living facilities in Rock Manor, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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
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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.
Weston Senior Living Center at Highfiels has been caring for 55+ adults since 1912. Weston has managed the campus since 2011 and purchased the campus from The Masons in 2012. Since then Weston Senior Living has made many upgrades to the Rest Residential and Skilled neighborhoods.Additionally, we...
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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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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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
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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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.
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.
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I was not familiar with Woodlea until I visited a friend of my Sister and I was quite impressed. I did however request information for myself and the woman [Name removed], Mgr ? was rather rude and ...
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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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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
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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...

Cost of independent living in Rock Manor, DE

The average cost of senior living in Rock Manor is $4,569 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,533 per month.

Independent living costs in Rock Manor, DE, vs. nearby cities

Rock Manor, DE
$4,538/mo

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

Rock Manor, DE
$4,538/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Independent living costs in Rock Manor, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,336/mo
Independent Living
$4,538/mo

Independent living costs in Rock Manor, DE, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,527/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,253/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,199/mo

Senior living costs in Rock Manor 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: Rock Manor, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRock Manor, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,538/mo$4,790/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living$5,325/mo$5,745/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$5,336/mo$5,793/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Rock Manor, DE:$4,538/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Rock Manor, DE:$5,325/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Rock Manor, DE:$5,336/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
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Independent living costs in Rock Manor, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rock Manor 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
Rock Manor, DE$4,706/mo$3,670/mo+28.2%
Delaware$3,968/mo$4,051/mo-2.1%
National$3,168/mo$3,007/mo+5.4%
Rock Manor, 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:$3,168/mo
2023 average cost:$3,007/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 Rock Manor

Recent reviews for independent living in Rock Manor

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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Rock Manor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rock Manor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rock Manor, 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 Rock Manor 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 Rock Manor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rock Manor, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rock Manor 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 Rock Manor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rock Manor, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rock Manor 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 Rock Manor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rock Manor, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
47%
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