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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Delaware, IN

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Delaware 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 Delaware. 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 70 independent living facilities in Delaware, 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 Huntersville, Cochran and Westside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrison, Greensburg and North Vernon.

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My daughter and I am very pleased with the services we have received from this community. We know my wife is safe, and in good hands when she is here. I'am comfortable with her staying here while I go handle...
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.
St. Charles Community is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame. We have been serving the Senior population for well over 50 years. St. Charles began as a Skilled Nursing facility and now provides many levels of care to the seniors in our community. These levels include independent living in our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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, 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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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My parents were very well cared for. I think they need to give more to the staff so they can keep the great care to the patients. I realize Your employees are as important as your patients. Your...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Brookwood Retirement Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Brookwood offers Independent and Assisted Living Apartments, short term skilled nursing, and long term care all within the same facility. Brookwood's apartments are duel certified, meaning they are all both Independent and...
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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He likes it there. It's clean and they are friendly. Overall he likes the food. He loves the breakfast. It was in the perfect location for us, and is on a pretty piece of land. He likes the residents that...
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.
Enjoy the freedom and beauty of our picturesque grounds and stately trees from your patio door... and on leisurely walks through 55 wooded acres. There is wonderful entertainment, especially the sounds produced by the Greatest Generation! You will have companionship at mealtimes in our bright...
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My cousin is adjusting well to living at SEM Villa. The staff are very nice and welcoming. They offer a lot of daily activities. She has not said anything negative about the food. The community is clean...
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.
Welcome home to SEM Villa, located in the heart of historical Milford. SEM Villa provides independent living, along with the help of support services as needed. We offer spacious single and double units with the convenience of three meals a day in our central dining room. If you enjoy a quiet...
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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 live here and I love the staff and nurses Very nice people here Good place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Delaware, IN

The average cost of senior living in Delaware is $3,889 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greensburg, IN with an average of $3,064 per month.

Independent living costs in Delaware, IN, vs. nearby cities

Delaware, IN
$3,889/mo
$3,932/mo
$4,051/mo

Independent living costs in Delaware, IN, vs. state and national averages

Delaware, IN
$3,889/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Delaware, IN, vs. other senior living options

$5,359/mo
Independent Living
$3,889/mo

Independent living costs in Delaware, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,367/mo
Studio
$4,203/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,331/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,939/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,842/mo

Senior living costs in Delaware 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: Delaware, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDelaware, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,889/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,535/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,359/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Delaware, IN:$3,889/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Delaware, IN:$4,535/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Delaware, IN:$5,359/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Delaware, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Delaware 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.

Delaware, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Delaware, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Delaware 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
Delaware, IN$2,416/mo$2,299/mo+5.1%
Indiana$2,530/mo$2,575/mo-1.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Delaware, IN
2024 average cost:$2,416/mo
2023 average cost:$2,299/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,530/mo
2023 average cost:$2,575/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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 Delaware

Recent reviews for independent living in Delaware

The Kenwood by Senior Star in Cincinnati, OH

4.8
I'm currently a resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star. I came to look at this place and loved it, so I moved in! There is lots to do, everyone is so friendly at this facility. I'm happy to be here. I live in an independent apartment and I don't have the meal plan. I would recommend this ...
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McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
I am currently a resident at McKay Manor. My move in went well, I had no troubles. The staff is good. The housekeeping is good. Overall, I would recommend the facility to others.

Doverwood Village in Hamilton, OH

5.0
Our loved one is settling in to her new place after being there one month. We are impressed with their visiting Doctor and system in place for having prescriptions delivered to the facility. The staff is very caring and pleasant. Sometimes the residents complain about the food, however, I ...
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Delaware independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware, 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 Delaware 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 Delaware partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Delaware, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Delaware 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 Delaware communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delaware, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware 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 Delaware offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Delaware, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.7%
47%
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