Forwood Manor
Operated by Sinceri Senior Living, Forwood Estates is a 40-bed assisted living and independent living community on Marsh Rd about five miles from the city center in Wilmington, Delaware. It supplies respite care, giving families a short-term option and longer-term living arrangements. Rawalda Alexis Goring serves as administrator and Pauline Mwangi as nursing director.
The three-story community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing options, so occupants can choose a layout that fits their needs. Open for about a year, it’s a newer addition to the area. Daily life includes housekeeping, physical therapy, and exercise programs, plus a full calendar of social events and recreational activities to engage residents. They can access a beauty and hair salon, a library, and a 24-hour concierge service. Dining is restaurant-style, not a fixed cafeteria schedule. Transportation services exist for errands and appointments, and the community welcomes pets, beneficial for occupants who don’t want to leave a companion animal. The somewhat walkable surrounding area has a Walk Score of 35, so a few nearby errands can be finished on foot. Most trips, however, need a car or the community’s transportation service.
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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-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.
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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| Gilpin Hall Nursing Home | AL ADC NH PC SNF | Wilmington (Highlands) | 96
Facility
96
DE AVG
82
Rank
#15 / 39 | No |
76
Facility
76
DE AVG
41
Rank
#5 / 47 | - | - | Jessica Bannan | Rochelle Wilson |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | AL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
82
Rank
#18 / 39 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
DE AVG
41
Rank
#21 / 47 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Felisha Marcus Alderson- Ed | Tylena Kelly |
| Sunrise of Wilmington | AL HOS MC | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
82
Rank
#18 / 39 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
DE AVG
41
Rank
#35 / 47 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- | Marquiest Ponzo -Interim | Chrystal Johnston - Interim |
| The Lorelton | AL HOS MC RC | Wilmington (The Flats) | 99
Facility
99
DE AVG
82
Rank
#12 / 39 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
DE AVG
41
Rank
#1 / 47 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | David Parkinson - Ed | Jocelyn Dill |
| Forwood Manor | AL IL | Wilmington | - | No |
52
Facility
52
DE AVG
41
Rank
#14 / 47 | - | - | - | - |
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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Delaware
Forwood Manor is in Wilmington, Delaware. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP Plus)
Delaware Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP Plus)
- Income limit
- 2026 · The LTC standard is 250% of SSI, equal to $2,485/month for an individual in 2026; a qualifying income trust may be relevant above the limit.
- Asset limit
- Individual countable assets generally cannot exceed $2,000; applicants with a spouse require separate spousal-protection assessment.
Eligibility
- General
- Delaware residents meeting Medicaid long-term-care and functional criteria; current services are administered through Diamond State Health Plan Plus.
- DE specifics
- Long-term-care services are administered through Diamond State Health Plan Plus managed care.
What it provides
- Assessed long-term-care services through DSHP Plus including home/community support; care management; respite and eligible residential services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Delaware Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- 2026 · 2026 monthly countable-income limits (single/couple): QMB $1,330/$1,804; SLMB $1,596/$2,164; QI $1,796/$2,435. Disregards may affect countable income.
- Asset limit
- Delaware does not use an MSP asset test.
Eligibility
- General
- Delaware residents entitled to Medicare Part A and meeting the applicable Medicare Savings Program rules.
- DE specifics
- QMB, SLMB and QI have different coverage; DMMA determines countable income and category eligibility.
What it provides
- QMB pays eligible Medicare premiums and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay the Part B premium.




