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Nursing Homes Facilities near Downs Chapel, DE

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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wilmington
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I have recently come to visit a family member at this facility. The building is clean. The staff is caring. The administration treats my family member as if she were their own family. I have seen lots of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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They make sure you don't stay in your room all day and do their best to get you out of the room. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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Photo of The Maples at Stoneleigh
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My husband was diagnosed with dementia in 2022, and moved to the Maples in [date removed]. It was a hard decision but it turned out to be the right one. He had a comfortable room and bath, and was able to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Maples at Stoneleigh is the newest memory care facility in the Towson area! This mansion was built in 1924 and was used as a nursing home for several years. The building was completely renovated in December 2019.Our facility is managed by Sagelife and we are proud to be an assisted living...
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Photo of Dover Place
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The lady in charge of the events is amazing and is as friendly as can be. The food looks appetizing and the nurses take their jobs seriously.
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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44 Floor plans available
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My overall experience has been 5 stars. The facility has a very friendly and welcoming vibe. The food is delicious and my father is thriving having the opportunity to partake in exercise classes, game...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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Photo of Milford Place
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What stood out the most is, how helpful the staff was and is. They go above and beyond what I would expect, and are super responsive. I would absolutely recommend it to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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There is wonderful understanding, empathy, and knowledge during such an overwhelming time. The support for whatever is needed provided to me was greatly appreciated. There is so much to know in such a short...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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Photo of Glen Mills Senior Living
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My friend who lives there said the food is hit or miss. They were able to accommodate various levels of care, coordinated PT/OT for the resident/ got her back to full mobility. Transport to appointments also...
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.
Glen Mills Senior Living is conveniently located along Route 1 near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations including doctor's offices, malls and your favorite restaurant. At Glen Mills Senior Living you can chat in our Bistro, read...
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Photo of Maurice House
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Maurice House is a wonderful place. It's clean, beautiful, well cared for. The staff are like family to the residents and families. Mom loves the food and the socialization. She is thriving and loves her new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Maurice House is the preferred Assisted Living community in Millville, New Jersey. Maurice House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself! With Maurice House's...
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Photo of The Cottages of Perry Hall
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What we like the most about the community is that it is smaller and more affordable. The food is good and well kept up. Yes, we would recommend The Cottages of Perry Hall to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related...
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Photo of Rockland Place
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The overwhelming majority of staff, in all positions, is caring, kind, thoughtful, and responsible. A number of creative activities are offered on a daily basis, and these activities are posted in a monthly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Newark
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Overall the staff has been very good. Rooms are very comfortable. Sometimes meal selection of you want something other than what is being served is not very good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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Photo of Bay Village
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Overall experience is a 4, they don't communicate much. The cleanliness is a 5, the place is new and well kept, no funky smells. Friendliness is a 5, they smile, call my mom by name, know her needs. Quality...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Bay Village is a state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Dementia Care community nestled on 3 acres of a tranquil wooded setting while still being convenient to shopping and downtown Annapolis. Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Bay Village has planned a community that features serene outdoor...
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Photo of Sunrise of Annapolis
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The staff was very friendly and helpful. The communication was efficient and comprehensive. The staff actively sought feedback and responded promptly to the concerns of the family and needs of the resident.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Sunrise of Annapolis is conveniently located on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, close to Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis Mall and scenic historic Annapolis. We pride ourselves in having a truly caring staff that has served our seniors for many years and have been awarded the 'Best Assisted...
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Photo of Merion Gardens Assisted Living
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This is a residence of care that focuses on a homey environment and family culture. At the same time, the staff keeps vigilant and careful attention to what is happening with each resident and is actively...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Merion Gardens Assisted Living is located in CarneyÆs Point, New Jersey. Merion Gardens is owned and supervised by local physicians. Since they are known for making wellness a priority, residents and loved ones can be assured that each resident is provided exceptional service in a supportive...
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Photo of Symphony Manor
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Symphony Manor has been a great place for my dad. They address his needs both physically and cognitively. It is clean in both his private room and the main area. He loves the food and the activities. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Situated in the first planned suburban community in North America with a view of the historic Roland Park Water Tower, Symphony Manor of Roland Park is a bright, boutique-style senior living community. Our community is conveniently located near Union Memorial Hospital, John Hopkins Hospital and...
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Photo of Harmony at Kent
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Staff is nice . Some communication mishaps . The first week dad was there he was forgot about didn't know he was there . His laundry took some time to get straight , he still gets other peoples clothes so I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air
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[name removed] listened well and provided several options for me to explore. She provided checklists that helped a lot while touring facilities, enabling me to ask pertinent questions. Viva is a perfect fit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel AirSenior Living in Bel Air, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” At Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air, we’re committed to the high standards of those words every day — for both our residents and their families.Located in Bel Air, MD, only 25 miles from...
Photo of HeartHomes at Bay Ridge
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We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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Photo of Meadowcrest at Middletown
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I LOVE Meadowcrest and their staff for my parents. Absolutely. The staff is caring and so professional. During this past snow storm, staff stayed overnight to make sure residents were secure. They even gave...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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Photo of Forwood Manor
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Transportation is an issue. The only have one driver. And shot the bus transportation service ends at 4 o'clock. There is no transportation on the weekend. It is a nice facility overall. In a good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Forwood Manor sits on 13 beautifully manicured acres and is located just minutes from I-95. Close to shopping and cultural sites, we offer a full-service rental retirement community with the best social and transportation programs, along with well-designed and spacious apartments. We invite you...
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Photo of Baker Place
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Everyone there was very helpful and nice whenever I went to visit my sister or ask questions about her care. It's very well maintained and friendly staff.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Please see our new photo's on the Baker Place webpage.
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Severna Park
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We were very happy with our experience with Spring Arbor of Severna Park. We would rate all 8 categories a 5. However, my father-in-law was only there for 3 months. Staff were always friendly and went the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Spring Arbor of Severna Park is an assisted living community located in Severna Park, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County and home to about 38,000 people. Severna Park is a beautiful town on the water and close to the D.C. area, as well as Baltimore and Annapolis. Residents can take trips and group...
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Photo of Annapolitan Assisted Living
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Very friendly staff, very helpful. Lots of activities every day. The shared rooms are adequate. The private room is very large and roomy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Annapolitan Assisted Living is one of Annapolis' premier assistedliving communities. We offer independent living for all of our residents,regardless of their need for assistance. Our residents live in their ownapartments in a community of their peers. What they do, how and when theydo it is...
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Photo of Asbury Ivy Gables
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It was clean and orderly. But most importantly, they would keep her, even after she was spent down. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Located in Wilmington, DE, Ivy Gables is proud to be a trusted choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care in New Castle County, Delaware. Owned and operated by George and Tammy Loudon for many decades, Ivy Gables was acquired by Asbury Communities, Inc., in December 2023.Asbury...
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Cost of nursing homes in Downs Chapel, DE

The average cost of senior living in Downs Chapel is $6,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartly, DE with an average of $6,046 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, vs. nearby cities

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Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, vs. state and national averages

Downs Chapel, DE
$6,046/mo
U.S. national average
$5,850/mo

Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, vs. other senior living options

$7,770/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,046/mo

Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,822/mo
Private
$6,150/mo

Senior living costs in Downs Chapel vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Downs Chapel, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowns Chapel, DEDelawareU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,046/mo$6,032/mo$5,850/mo
Assisted Living$6,734/mo$7,501/mo$5,793/mo
Memory Care$7,770/mo$7,989/mo$6,969/mo
Independent Living$4,353/mo$4,940/mo$3,509/mo
Nursing Homes
Downs Chapel, DE:$6,046/mo
Delaware:$6,032/mo
U.S.:$5,850/mo
Assisted Living
Downs Chapel, DE:$6,734/mo
Delaware:$7,501/mo
U.S.:$5,793/mo
Memory Care
Downs Chapel, DE:$7,770/mo
Delaware:$7,989/mo
U.S.:$6,969/mo
Independent Living
Downs Chapel, DE:$4,353/mo
Delaware:$4,940/mo
U.S.:$3,509/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Downs Chapel 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.

Downs Chapel, DEDE stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Downs Chapel, DE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel 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
Downs Chapel, DE$6,757/mo$6,358/mo+6.3%
Delaware$6,757/mo$6,358/mo+6.3%
National$5,668/mo$5,386/mo+5.2%
Downs Chapel, DE
2024 average cost:$6,757/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,757/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,668/mo
2023 average cost:$5,386/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Downs Chapel

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Downs Chapel

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

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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Downs Chapel nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downs Chapel nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downs Chapel, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Downs Chapel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.3%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.4%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.5%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.1%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.3%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Downs Chapel Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.9%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Downs Chapel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Downs Chapel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Downs Chapel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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