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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wilmington, DE
If you’re looking for independent living in the Wilmington 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 Wilmington. 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 Wilmington, 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, Buttonwood and Fairmount.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bryn Mawr, West Chester and Malvern.
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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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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...
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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 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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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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Cost of independent living in Wilmington, DE
The average cost of senior living in Wilmington is $4,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,545 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wilmington, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wilmington, DE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Wilmington
Recent reviews for independent living in Wilmington
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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Springfield Crossings
4.1
There are some staff members that go out of their way to help and assist my mother then there are a few that act as if it a bother to help. I am being very honest but for the most part they keep the residents safe and active.
Mullica Gardens Assisted Living in Mullica Hill, NJ
3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Mullica Gardens Assisted Living and the overall experience was good. I knew that my loved one was safe and that was very important to me. Overall, the staff was good. Some were poor and some were great. The food was good. The activities were great, ...
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Wilmington independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilmington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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
28.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilmington 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 Wilmington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilmington, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilmington 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 Wilmington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions of Cross Keys, Harrison Hill Apartments and Merrill Gardens at West Chester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilmington, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Wilmington, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wilmington, Delaware are Traditions of Cross Keys, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Fountain View at Logan Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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