Forwood Manor Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Wilmington, DE
Forwood Manor Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Wilmington, DE
Forwood Manor is a charming senior living home that offers a friendly atmosphere where residents can feel comfortable making new friendships. They offer assisted living, independent living, and respite care services. As the name suggests, the senior living home offers a high-quality senior-living experience that is established through their excellent service that many families from all over the country acclaim. A proud member of the Five Star Residences, Forwood Manor offers a stress-free senior living lifestyle for you.
Life at Forwood Manor offers modern amenities and friendly staff, they offer senior care service like no other. From delicious meals served any time of the day, to fun activities open for everyone, they always strive to provide everything you will need. Residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, social events, 24-hour concierge, hair salon, library, and restaurant-style dining.
40-bed community Rank #66 / 71Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 71 homes 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 cover every community we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #58 / 99Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 99 homes 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 cover every community we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
License Number1057
Forwood Manor Assisted Living is administered by Rawalda Alexis Goring - Ed.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingPauline Mwangi
Director of Nursing Emailpmwangi1@5ssl.com
Administrator Emailrgoring@5ssl.com
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5.2 miles from city center
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
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| Arcadia at Limerick Pointe | AL IL MC RC | Limerick (Lindberg Heights) | 122 | No | 38 | Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Room | - | Chris Henderson | - |
| Gilpin Hall Nursing Home | AL ADC NH PC SNF | Wilmington (Highlands) | 96
Facility
96
DE AVG
101
Rank
#41 / 71 | No |
76
Facility
76
DE AVG
43
Rank
#13 / 99 | - | - | Jessica Bannan | Rochelle Wilson |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | AL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
101
Rank
#44 / 71 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
DE AVG
43
Rank
#49 / 99 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Felisha Marcus Alderson- Ed | Tylena Kelly |
| Sunrise of Wilmington | AL HOS MC | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
101
Rank
#44 / 71 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
DE AVG
43
Rank
#76 / 99 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- | Marquiest Ponzo -Interim | Chrystal Johnston - Interim |
| Forwood Manor Assisted Living | AL IL | Wilmington | 40
Facility
40
DE AVG
101
Rank
#66 / 71 | No |
35
Facility
35
DE AVG
43
Rank
#58 / 99 | - | - | Rawalda Alexis Goring - Ed | Pauline Mwangi |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forwood Manor Assisted Living
Who is the Director of Nursing at Forwood Manor Assisted Living?
Pauline Mwangi is the Director of Nursing at Forwood Manor Assisted Living.
Is Forwood Manor Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Forwood Manor Assisted Living has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Forwood Manor Assisted Living?
According to DE state health department records, Forwood Manor Assisted Living's license number is 1057.
How long has Forwood Manor Assisted Living been in business?
Forwood Manor Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Forwood Manor Assisted Living?
No, Forwood Manor Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Forwood Manor Assisted Living?
Rawalda Alexis Goring - Ed is the administrator of Forwood Manor Assisted Living.
How many beds does Forwood Manor Assisted Living have?
Forwood Manor Assisted Living has 40 beds.
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