Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Delaware

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 52 assisted living communities in DE using DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in DE
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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Foulk Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
44
Facility 44
DE AVG 83
Rank #34 / 40
Yes
33
Facility 33
DE AVG 40
Rank #30 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedLeslie Johnson - EdSharvette Law-Philmon
The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place
AL
IL
MC
Newark
52
Facility 52
DE AVG 83
Rank #29 / 40
Yes
67
Facility 67
DE AVG 40
Rank #8 / 48
StudioRegina Romano - EdHesdie Josias
Rockland Place
AL
MC
Wilmington
104
Facility 104
DE AVG 83
Rank #11 / 40
Yes
30
Facility 30
DE AVG 40
Rank #33 / 48
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / Shared RoomsPaul C TaylorKimberly Luces
Westminster Village Assisted Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Dover (The Hamlet)
99
Facility 99
DE AVG 83
Rank #13 / 40
Yes
35
Facility 35
DE AVG 40
Rank #26 / 48
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsWendy Nerad - EdLori Clemmons
Paramount Senior Living at Newark
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Newark
132
Facility 132
DE AVG 83
Rank #4 / 40
No
16
Facility 16
DE AVG 40
Rank #40 / 48
-Josephine BowserMaria Phillips
Dover Place Assisted Living
AL
Dover (Zurkow Development)
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 83
Rank #22 / 40
Yes
40
Facility 40
DE AVG 40
Rank #22 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedQueena MastCrystal Heintz
Stonegates
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wilmington
49
Facility 49
DE AVG 83
Rank #30 / 40
Yes
39
Facility 39
DE AVG 40
Rank #23 / 48
1 Bed / 2 Bed / CottageMichele DennisTami Adams
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
AL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Wilmington (Highlands)
104
Facility 104
DE AVG 83
Rank #11 / 40
No
76
Facility 76
DE AVG 40
Rank #5 / 48
-Brittany Brown- EdDebora Marrero Shackelford
The Vero in Newark
AL
IL
MC
Newark
136
Facility 136
DE AVG 83
Rank #2 / 40
Yes
57
Facility 57
DE AVG 40
Rank #12 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNicole SokolwskaJessica Kuhl
Milford Place
AL
MC
RC
Milford (North Shores)
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 83
Rank #22 / 40
No
18
Facility 18
DE AVG 40
Rank #38 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrenda Negron - EdJoseph Spigone

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Foulk Living

1212 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Overview of Foulk Living

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the lush 10-acre property offers comprehensive care, including independent living, memory care, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Foulk Living’s therapy team is dynamic and highly skilled, and they genuinely care about the well-being of each resident as well. The community is conveniently close to the Brandywine Hundred Regional Library and other public spaces. The living spaces are nothing short of exceptional, with premium quality and attention to detail evident in every aspect of the decor. 

The community has a four-season sunroom, a fitness center, and inviting lounge spaces. It’s also pet-friendly and boasts a caring staff. The secure courtyards, gardens, and other common areas around the community are perfect for residents to unwind and socialize. Each resident’s safety is of utmost importance, which is why individual temperature control and a call bell system are in place. Amenities also include an on-site library, salon, beautifully furnished living spaces, walking paths, and restaurant-style dining.

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Overview of The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place

Operated by Sinceri Senior Living, The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place is a newly opened residential community in Newark, Delaware. The home on Ogletown Stanton Road offers a full care continuum with options in assisted living, independent living, and memory care, making it a flexible choice for occupants whose needs may evolve. The 52-bed home is administered by Regina Romano, Ed., and led by Director of Nursing Hesdie Josias. The setting is a two-story building designed as an intimate community where occupants reside in studio-style accommodations.

The neighborhood is averagely walkable with a Walk Score of 67, so residents and visiting families can run some errands on foot, with easy access to nearby shops, dining, hospitals, and other daily services. The location sits about 3.6 miles from Newark’s city center, offering a balance between accessibility and a calmer residential ambiance. Daily life is anchored by an array of services spanning transportation, housekeeping, and beauty services for personal care needs. Occupants can join recreational activities and exercise programs tailored to maintain wellness and engagement. The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place welcomes pets, which can be essential for many residents’ daily life. Families looking at options in the area will find multiple payment routes through Delaware Medicaid programs and Medicare Savings Programs, broadening the available financial options.

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Overview of Rockland Place

Rockland Place is an assisted living and memory care community at 1519 Rockland Rd in Wilmington, Delaware. It’s part of the Watermark Retirement Community network, a multi-community senior living group. The home sits roughly 3.7 miles from downtown Wilmington and about three-quarters of a mile from a nearby hospital, keeping medical care easily reachable for residents and visiting family. It’s housed in a three-story building with 104 beds, offering studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and shared room options. That array gives families a choice between more private and more shared living arrangements in the same community.

Assisted living and memory care are offered on site. Personalized care consists of daily health checks and medication management for occupants on short-term and long-term stays. Scheduled local transportation is attainable upon request, and residents receive an activities calendar comprising classes, outings, and other events. The home also offers beauty services, housekeeping, and exercise programs as part of daily life. Rockland Place is led by administrator Paul C Taylor, with Kimberly Luces serving as nursing director. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, meaning it’s somewhat walkable. While most errands need transportation, some nearby services are reachable on foot.-

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Overview of Westminster Village Assisted Living

Nestled on 27 acres in Dover, Westminster Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers seniors aged 55 and older the resources they need to lead fulfilling lives beyond retirement. This community introduces Thrive Wellness, a resident-driven approach to senior living that emphasizes six dimensions of wellness. They have exceptional dining options, fitness classes, wellness programs as well as beautiful gardens.

Seniors at Westminster Village have the flexibility to tailor their own experience, with a comprehensive range of senior living services available as needed, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing as well as Rehabilitation.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Newark

At Paramount Health Resources Inc., they take senior living to the next level with their premier senior living community in Newark. Their commitment to providing a high quality of life for seniors and their families is evident in their state-of-the-art facility, offering independent living, assisted living, dementia care, home health care, and hospice care.
Residents can enjoy a maintenance-free environment with daily housekeeping, fresh linens, medication management, and an emergency call response service for added safety. But it’s not just about the practicalities, Paramount believes in nurturing an active lifestyle and nutritious dining options with three scratch-made daily meals. With Paramount, seniors can truly live life to the fullest. In addition to their top-notch amenities, they offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy and physician and social service visits.

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Overview of Dover Place Assisted Living

Dover Place offers an unmatched quality service that promotes and improves individual wellness. A premier home in Bartlett, the senior assisted living home with memory care services provides a stimulating atmosphere that helps residents maintain independence while receiving additional support. Dover Place is where residents can be better versions of themselves, leading to a purposeful life experience during their golden years.

As an Inspirit senior living community, expect comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. They boast their exclusive Sage Memory Care training program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with memory loss; they are proud of their fostering friendships among everyone in the community that make the stay even more meaningful. Services and amenities are provided with full attention at any time of day.

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Stonegates

4031 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Overview of Stonegates

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams with the blissful senior living community of Stonegates residing in the peaceful lands of Kennet Pike, Greenville, DE, that features assisted living and memory care. The community strives to provide a haven for seniors’ private moments with a selection of cozy and meticulously designed apartments and cottages. As a privately owned community, Stonegates strives to provide the finest retirement for seniors to thrive and gain meaningful experiences.

Ideally situated in the scenic grounds of Greenville with nearby convenient amenities, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are easily accessible. Prepare your meals with the well-equipped kitchen in your residence or enjoy meal times with friends through various dining options. Stonegates strives to provide a haven for seniors to live their best years doing the things they love.

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Overview of Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, residential care, and skilled nursing in Wilmington, DE. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community opened in 1901 and is in the Highlands neighborhood. Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 104 beds, with private and semiprivate rooms for residents who prefer to live alone or share a room. Total nurse staffing is 5h 9m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover care when personal savings are not sufficient for a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Brittany Brown ED serves as the administrator. Salon services let residents receive grooming services on site, and transportation is available for off site appointments. The outdoor courtyard includes café style patio seating, while the gym provides space for exercise and rehabilitation activities. Restaurant style meals are served in a dining room, with activities including happy hours, art classes, and outings.

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Overview of The Vero in Newark

The Vero in Newark is a 136-bed community delivering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in a three-story building at 924 Barksdale Road in Newark, Delaware. It provides occupants with flexible housing options: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to match individual needs and preferences.

The neighborhood offers moderate walkability with a Walk Score of 57, implying some walkable errands, with most activities and services needing transportation. The home bolsters residents with transportation services and maintains fitness and recreation amenities to encourage active engagement. The community welcomes pets, a feature that many residents cherish for companionship and keeping a connection to beloved animals during their senior years. Directed by Jessica Kuhl, the nursing team supports occupants across three distinct care levels in one community. This integrated approach lets families access appropriate care without requiring a move as needs change. The building’s three-story layout creates distinct neighborhoods while maintaining a manageable overall scale that fosters community connection and personalized attention.

It’s encouraged that prospective residents and families schedule a tour to personally experience the community, meet staff, and learn more about daily life, dining options, activities, and the full set of services present across the three care levels.

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Overview of Milford Place

Affiliated with the Inspirit Senior Living network, Milford Place is an assisted living community in the North Shores neighborhood of Milford, Delaware, about 1.5 miles from downtown. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care, allowing residents to transition between levels of support if their needs change over time. As part of a larger senior living organization, Milford Place benefits from shared resources and operating standards.

The community is home to 85 residents. It has been serving the Milford area for about a year, making it one of the newer assisted living communities nearby. Brenda Negron serves as the administrator, while Joseph Spigone oversees clinical care as director of nursing.

Memory care is a central part of the community’s services. A dedicated memory care program is designed around the cognitive needs of residents living with memory loss, alongside the community’s assisted living services. Daily life also encourages residents to build friendships and social connections, which can help new residents feel more comfortable and engaged.

The area has a Walk Score of 18, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Families considering Milford Place may want to keep that tradeoff in mind when planning visits or outings with a loved one.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Delaware at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $9,085The average monthly cost across facilities in Delaware. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Delaware. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Delaware. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Delaware

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Delaware?

Assisted living in Delaware supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Delaware?

Assisted living in Delaware is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Delaware Medicaid cover assisted living?

Delaware Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Delaware) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 52 assisted living facilities in Delaware. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Delaware?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Delaware, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Delaware?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.