Forwood Estates
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Wilmington, DE

Forwood Estates

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Wilmington, DE

Overview of Forwood Estates

Forwood Estates in Wilmington, DE, offers independent living and assisted living options. Independent living provides a private residence alongside community amenities, whereas assisted living adds personal support for daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Having both care levels under one roof allows residents to step up their assistance over time without moving to a new property.

Administrator Rawalda Alexis Goring oversees this 40-bed community, which maintains a smaller scale that encourages close interactions between staff and residents. Housing options range from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with two-bedroom floor plans accommodating couples or shared living. Household pets are welcome on site. Most daily errands outside the property require a car or arranged transportation, as indicated by a walk score of 35.

Individuals seeking adaptable senior living arrangements can contact the management staff to discuss floor plans or schedule a walk-through.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 40 Rank #35 / 40Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 35th out of 40 assisted living communities we track in Delaware for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Delaware facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #6 / 38Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 6th out of 38 assisted living communities we track in Delaware for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Delaware facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #26 / 48Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 26th out of 48 assisted living communities we track in Delaware for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Delaware facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
35 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$4,400/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
License Number1057

Certifications & Programs

Emerge Independent Living program — Sinceri Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Elevate Assisted Living program — Sinceri Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Elevate Life Enrichment program — Sinceri Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Forwood Estates is administered by Rawalda Alexis Goring - Ed.

Leadership

Director of NursingPauline Mwangi
Director of Nursing Emailpmwangi1@5ssl.com
Administrator Emailrgoring@5ssl.com

Additional Services

4 services
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation/outings
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Game Room
Salon
Library
Courtyard
Living Room/Common Lounge
Activities
Fitness Classes
Creative Programs
Educational Classes
Outings To Local Restaurants and Shopping

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio
In-Room Features
In-Unit Kitchen

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Forwood Estates

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Floor plan 4
Studio
Floor plan 5
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Places of interest near Forwood Estates

Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wilmington's city center to Forwood Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
Brookdale Hockessin
AL
Hockessin (Loveville)
66
Facility 66
DE AVG 83
Rank #25 / 40
Yes
17
Facility 17
DE AVG 40
Rank #39 / 48
StudioA+Crystal Manchin - EdOlena Georges
Cokesbury Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Hockessin
49
Facility 49
DE AVG 83
Rank #30 / 40
Yes
12
Facility 12
DE AVG 40
Rank #43 / 48
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Kristen Binz-PerroneAmy Ironside
Forwood Estates
AL
IL
Wilmington
40
Facility 40
DE AVG 83
Rank #35 / 40
Yes
35
Facility 35
DE AVG 40
Rank #26 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Rawalda Alexis Goring - EdPauline Mwangi

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other DE assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Delaware

Forwood Estates is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Delaware.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Delaware Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

Small state, faster processing in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home modifications

Delaware Caregiver Support Program

DE Caregiver Support (NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Delaware resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
DE

Limited slots; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Delaware Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Delaware resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

Limited to specific areas (e.g., New Castle County); few providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Delaware Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
DE

Three tiers; broader limits than some states.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Forwood Estates

Who is the Director of Nursing at Forwood Estates?

Pauline Mwangi is the Director of Nursing at Forwood Estates.

Is Forwood Estates in a walkable area?

Forwood Estates has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Forwood Estates?

According to DE state health department records, Forwood Estates's license number is 1057.

How long has Forwood Estates been in business?

Forwood Estates has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Forwood Estates?

Yes, Forwood Estates allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Forwood Estates?

The team at Forwood Estates can be reached at rgoring@5SSL.COM.

Who is the administrator of Forwood Estates?

Rawalda Alexis Goring - Ed is the administrator of Forwood Estates.

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