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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forest, DE

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Photo of Daylesford Crossing
33 Photos available
8.8
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My dad was on the edge of needing a nursing home (vs high acuity assisted living). Daylesford assured me they would be able to meet his needs. Staff was usually willing to help with anything he asked, but...
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.
Daylesford Crossing has earned it's stellar reputation on the Main Line by delivering high quality, inclusive care with a unique emphasis on lifestyle. Our community is proud to be voted the "The Best of the Main Line" and we are also certified as a "Great Place to Work."We offer a full spectrum...
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Photo of Rockland Place
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67 reviews
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The staff are amazing (especially [name removed], [name removed]& [name removed]). But everyone I've encountered has been lovely. The rooms are great. Everything is clean and the food that I have tried has...
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 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 Complete Care at Victoria Commons
55 Photos available
8.7
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8 reviews
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Each apartment has an outdoor balcony, if the client's needs move from assisted living to memory care, they remain in their own apartment (unless they are a flight risk), establishment is clean, 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.
Victoria Commons provides high quality senior living services in the popular retirement town of North Cape May, New Jersey. Our beachfront town is a favorite vacation spot, peaceful and tranquil with fine dining and shopping readily available. At Victoria Commons, residents choose from a variety...
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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 Allegria at the Fountains
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8.7
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This was a good fit for [name removed], he's happy there and has made friends; they even took him to the pound to get a cat! The first night was not good as no one knew he was there, and no one could help us...
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.
The Fountains at Cedar Parke offers continuing care retirement living in a beautiful setting. Midway between the sun and surf of the seashore and the cultural wealth of Philadelphia, we're ideally located to all the area has to offer. Join a special outing to Atlantic City or cruise on The Spirit...
Photo of Simpson House, a CCRC
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We are unsure about the activities, and some of the infrastructure is old. However, what we like the most about the community is that they are very friendly and welcoming. Yes, I would recommend the...
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.
Simpson House is conveniently located at the corner of Belmont and Monument Avenues and overlooks beautiful Fairmont Park. Simpson House was founded in 1865 to attend to the needs of older persons in the community after the Civil War. This unbroken chain of caring exists today as we provide a...
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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Newark
77 Photos available
8.7
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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 Milford Place
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The staff in memory care are doing well with my Aunt [name removed]. She always has clean clothes, hair brushed, bed made, and her room is clean. Her room is a good size. Aunt [name removed] did misplace her...
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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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wilmington
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8.6
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
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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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Photo of Maurice House
33 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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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 Abbey Manor of Elkton
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The staff is very friendly and attentive. The food is good. Abbey Manor always looks clean and well kept. The room is not as large as my mom would like, but it is ok.
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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Photo of Springfield Crossings
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What we like the most about Springfield Crossings is their gym/rehab are and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
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Photo of The Quadrangle
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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I moved here four months ago during a stressful period — my husband was on hospice and passed only a few weeks later. Everyone was warmly supportive and welcoming. I have made many new friends and have...
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.
The Quadrangle, situated on 74 beautifully landscaped acres on Philadelphia's Main Line, is an independent full-service community meeting needs of seniors like you since 1986. The community is ideal for seniors who desire an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy gracious apartment accommodations, a...
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Photo of Fountain View at Logan Square
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8.6
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The building is nice, great location. The day to day staff is nice and has patience. The administrative staff doesn’t respond consistently to emails. You have to go into the office to get results and stay on...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events, a state-of-the-art...
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Photo of Harmony at Kent
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3838 Floor plans available
8.5
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The staff are wonderful. The community is very welcoming and yes I would recommend the Harmony at Kent community to other families based on the experience so far.
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 Merion Gardens Assisted Living
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The Nursing staff is forthcoming in all matters and takes prompt action to needs, real or perceived, of my mother in law. The expanded studio apartment is large enough to move around in with a rollator...
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 Impressions at Bryn Mawr
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Our only frustration was finding more economical places, but finding Impressions was amazing. Impressions has great ratio of residents to staff, very clean, nice size. I would recommend it to others who are...
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 are excited to share Impressions Memory Care at Bryn Mawr Village Senior Living Community with you and thank you for your interest!Our community is in an excellent location surrounded by well-established communities, where so many of our group know of each other or find they are meeting a new...
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Photo of Colonial Woods Personal Care Home
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We recently brought my FIL to Colonial Woods for a respite stay. I toured the home before I considered bringing him to stay & was very pleasantly surprised by how pretty the grounds were, how clean the house...
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.
WHEELER CARE CENTERS offer something most others don't....We're house in the country! Does the countryside of Chester County, PA and a view overlooking the Brandywine Creek appeal to you? How about an inspiring and relaxing view of the woods from a lovely enclosed sunroom? Or walking trails...
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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.
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Photo of Symphony Square
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I would give the facility a score of five in all of the either categories. What we like the most about the community is the friendliness and competence of the staff team. Yes, we would recommend Symphony...
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 heart of Lower Merion, Symphony Square at Bala is a suburban senior living community located near Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Jefferson University Hospital and HUP as well as Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center , King of Prussia Mall, Fairmount Park and Philadelphia...
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Photo of Millcroft Living
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Definitely would recommend Only disappointed that [name removed] the marketing lady told us someone would be by to check on grandmom the next day and weekly would come by to check on her, but none of that...
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.
Serving the Newark community for over 35 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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Photo of Glen Mills Senior Living
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It is a very friendly community and they work with each resident to make sure they feel comfortable. Food is good but not great. I would recommend. My uncle is very happy there. One other thing. It is a very...
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.
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 Asbury Ivy Gables
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They take great care of me and it would be hard to find somewhere else. Every time I need something they are "Johny on the Spot" I will be here for 3 years this August and feels like home!
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 Forest, DE

The average cost of senior living in Forest is $5,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,384 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Forest, DE, vs. nearby cities

Forest, DE
$5,597/mo
$5,627/mo

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

Forest, DE
$5,597/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,369/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Forest, DE, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Forest 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: Forest, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest, DEDelawareU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,597/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,218/mo$5,745/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,369/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,105/mo$4,790/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Forest, DE:$5,597/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Forest, DE:$5,218/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Forest, DE:$5,369/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Forest, DE:$4,105/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Forest, DE, over time

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

Forest, DEDE stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Forest, DE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Forest 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
Forest, DE$6,702/mo$6,358/mo+5.4%
Delaware$6,757/mo$6,358/mo+6.3%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Forest, DE
2024 average cost:$6,702/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,757/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forest

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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

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

Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest, 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 Forest 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 Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forest, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forest 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 Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest 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 Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest 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 Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest 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 Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.9%
0.5%
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