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10 Best Nursing Homes in Powelton, DE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Powelton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Powelton, DE may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Powelton or another care type is right for you. Browse 73 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Powelton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pilottown, Lewes Beach and Mayfair.
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to 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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
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My Aunt Alma, who just turned 100 years old on [date removed], has happily resided at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe (Brandywine) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the past 6 years. Despite the lockdown...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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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.
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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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The biggest problem there is that there are so many people, there's not as much individual care. Not that they don't do a good job, there's just more people per attendant. She was there for rehab and it was...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Salisburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Seaford Center is a Genesis brand senior living community located in the beautiful town of Seaford, Delaware. Our city is the largest city in Sussex County with great small town appeal. Voted one of the Best Small Towns in America, the downtown area has recently been renovated, offering all the...
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Silver Lake Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At The Pines, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Powelton, DE

The average cost of senior living in Powelton is $5,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blades, DE with an average of $5,668 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Powelton, DE vs. nearby cities

Powelton, DE
$5,869/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Powelton, DE vs. the state and national average

Powelton, DE
$5,869/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Powelton vs. other types of senior living

$5,893/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,869/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Powelton, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,827/mo
Studio
$6,310/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,509/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Powelton over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Powelton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Powelton

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Peregrine Salisbury

4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.

Queenstown Landing

5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families. The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Powelton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Powelton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Powelton, 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 Powelton 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 Powelton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Powelton, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Powelton 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 Powelton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Powelton, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Powelton 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 Powelton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Powelton, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Powelton 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 Powelton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Powelton, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Powelton 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 Powelton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Powelton, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
0.4%
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Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Powelton, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 73 nursing homes facilities near Powelton, Delaware. See the full list.

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