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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sussex County, DE
If you’re looking for independent living in the Sussex County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Sussex County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 47 independent living facilities in Sussex County, 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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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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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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My Aunt Alma, who just turned 100 years old on [date removed], has happily resided at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe (Brandywine) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the past 6 years. Despite the lockdown...
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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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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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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...
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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,...
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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park View at Easton is an affordable senior housing community in the lovely town of Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The architecture is red brick colonial with stately white columns reminiscent of the White House. Park View is easily accessed off of Highway 50. Our grounds are carefully kept...
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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.
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 Sussex County, DE
The average cost of senior living in Sussex County is $4,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delmar, DE with an average of $3,545 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sussex County, DE vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sussex County, DE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sussex County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sussex County, DE by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Sussex County
Recent reviews for independent living in Sussex County
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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Peregrine Salisbury
4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.
Queenstown Landing
5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families.
The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Sussex County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sussex County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sussex County, 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 Sussex County 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 Sussex County 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
22.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sussex County 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 Sussex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sussex County 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 Sussex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sussex County, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Sussex County, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sussex County, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Sussex County
- Lewes, Delaware
- Ocean City, Maryland
- Selbyville, Delaware
- Milton, Delaware
- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
- Ocean View, Delaware
- Berlin, Maryland
- Millsboro, Delaware
- Salisbury, Maryland
- Milford, Delaware
- Georgetown, Delaware
- Bridgeville, Delaware
- Ocean Pines, Maryland
- Bethany Beach, Delaware
- Fenwick Island, Delaware
- Seaford, Delaware
- Frankford, Delaware
- Israel Haul, Delaware
- Ellendale, Delaware
- Long Neck, Delaware
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