Page 3 of Best Assisted Living in Delaware

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 51 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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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: 43/ 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: 101The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Delaware. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Delaware

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.
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.
Dover Place Assisted Living
AL
Dover (Zurkow Development)
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 101
Rank #47 / 71
Yes
40
Facility 40
DE AVG 43
Rank #50 / 99
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedQueena MastCrystal Heintz
Stonegates
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wilmington
49
Facility 49
DE AVG 101
Rank #61 / 71
Yes
39
Facility 39
DE AVG 43
Rank #51 / 99
1 Bed / 2 Bed / CottageMichele DennisTami Adams
The Vero at Newark
AL
MC
RC
Newark
136
Facility 136
DE AVG 101
Rank #15 / 71
No
45
Facility 45
DE AVG 43
Rank #44 / 99
-Nicole SokolwskaJessica Kuhl
Millcroft Living
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Newark
28
Facility 28
DE AVG 101
Rank #69 / 71
Yes
35
Facility 35
DE AVG 43
Rank #58 / 99
Studio / AlcoveEd Burleigh - Interim AdminChristina Hushen - Interim
HarborChase of Wilmington
AL
MC
Wilmington
120
Facility 120
DE AVG 101
Rank #24 / 71
No
36
Facility 36
DE AVG 43
Rank #54 / 99
-Steven Yohay - EdTinamarie Peletski Wisniewski
Milford Place
AL
MC
RC
Milford (North Shores)
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 101
Rank #47 / 71
No
18
Facility 18
DE AVG 43
Rank #82 / 99
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrenda Negron - EdJoseph Spigone
Meadowcrest at Middletown
AL
IL
MC
RC
Middletown
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 101
Rank #44 / 71
No
10
Facility 10
DE AVG 43
Rank #89 / 99
1 Bed / 2 BedNathan MillmanChristie Hynson
Forwood Estates
AL
IL
Wilmington
40
Facility 40
DE AVG 101
Rank #66 / 71
Yes
35
Facility 35
DE AVG 43
Rank #58 / 99
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRawalda Alexis Goring - EdPauline Mwangi
Lodge Lane Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Wilmington
60
Facility 60
DE AVG 101
Rank #56 / 71
Yes
19
Facility 19
DE AVG 43
Rank #80 / 99
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFelisha Marcus AldersonTiffany V.r. Hammond
The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lewes (Lewes Historic District)
45
Facility 45
DE AVG 101
Rank #64 / 71
No
65
Facility 65
DE AVG 43
Rank #21 / 99
-Annette V MooreLori Dibiase Warrington

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every DE community we track that reports that metric, not just the 51 on this page.

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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 The Vero at Newark

The Vero at Newark, located in Newark, DE, is a senior living community offering independent living , assisted living, and memory care services. Their independent living accommodations provides residents with either studio or one bedroom units featuring private bathrooms, kitchenette, and spacious dining and living areas fit for active seniors. Additionally, part of the perks of their independent living program includes a worry-free, and maintenance free living, made possible by their housekeeping services team.
Dining at The Vero at Newark means dining with style. Their restaurant-style full dining services provides residents with delicious meals, as well as memorable social experiences with neighbors and visiting families. Furthermore, their PrimeFit Wellness, as well as their robust calendar of events provides opportunities for physical fitness, as well as socialization.

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Millcroft Living

255 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Overview of Millcroft Living

Millcroft Living occupies 255 Possum Park Rd in Newark, Delaware, a somewhat walkable spot with a Walk Score of 35. It is a small community, with 28 beds across nursing home, assisted living, and independent living, and it has been open for about a year. New facilities have newer infrastructure; they also have shorter track records, which is a relevant fact when choosing a care setting.

Occupancy sits at 72%, meaning 20 of the 28 beds are filled. The average stay runs 97 days, a little over three months. Both figures together suggest this is predominantly a short-stay, post-acute facility rather than a place where most residents put down long-term roots.

Staffing holds up on paper. Total nursing care comes to 5 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, with registered nurses accounting for about 52 minutes of that. Those are the numbers as reported.

Payment covers Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which lines up well with a facility oriented toward shorter rehab stays where Medicare is the typical primary payer.

At 28 beds with three levels of care and a short-stay profile, Millcroft Living is best suited for adults stepping down from a hospital stay who need structured nursing support in a small setting, and potentially longer-term placement depending on how their needs evolve.

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Overview of HarborChase of Wilmington

A 120-bed assisted living and memory care community that opened roughly a year ago, HarborChase of Wilmington is one of the newer entries in the Wilmington, Delaware market. It sits at 2004 Shipley Rd, about 4.7 miles from the city center in a somewhat walkable area (Walk Score 36). Most errands require a car.

The care model spans assisted living and memory care, staffed by licensed nurses and CNAs. A Transitional Memory Care program is available for residents whose cognitive needs are shifting. Respite stays are an option as well. The clinical side is led by Director of Nursing Tinamarie Peletski Wisniewski, with administrator Steven Yohay overseeing operations.

Starting price comes in at $7,195 per month. Dining is served through on-site restaurants drawing on global and local menus.

What HarborChase of Wilmington is is a large, recently opened community operating at the higher end of the Wilmington assisted living market. At 120 beds and one year in, it is built for scale. Families financing care privately and looking for memory care support or a transitional program alongside assisted living will find both here.

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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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Meadowcrest at Middletown

820 Middletown Odessa Rd Pob 1335, Middletown, DE 19709
Overview of Meadowcrest at Middletown

Meadowcrest at Middletown is a trusted home for seniors where upscale design and modern accents blend harmoniously with natural-looking interiors, creating a refreshing and visually appealing environment. The common areas are simply amazing, and the spacious suites exude a sense of luxury, setting the stage for high-standard living. Whether you’re looking for assisted living homes, memory care units, or independent living floor plans, Meadowcrest has thoughtfully crafted spaces to cater to all preferences and needs.

Engaging events and activities abound in the community, fostering social interactions, encouraging learning, and nurturing hobbies, making each day fulfilling and enjoyable. With complimentary transportation services, individually controlled apartment temperatures, and top-notch housekeeping, residents can enjoy a carefree lifestyle. Meadowcrest at Middletown promises a delightful living experience for all its cherished residents.

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Overview of Forwood Estates

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.

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Overview of Lodge Lane Assisted Living

Lodge Lane Assisted Living at 1221 Lodge Ln in Wilmington, Delaware, offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. It sits about two miles from Christiana Care Health System, which puts hospital care within easy reach for residents and visiting families. The 60-bed, two-story community currently in its first year of operation has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing options.

The community is administered by Felisha Marcus Alderson, with Tiffany V.R. Hammond serving as nursing director. Both lead the daily care and clinical oversight for occupants across the assisted living, memory care, and respite care programs. Residents can access on-site dermatology, podiatry, dental, and salon services, reducing the number of outside appointments families must coordinate. Therapy services exist on-site to support residents’ functionality and mobility. Everyday life is anchored by housekeeping and linen service, and the community offers transportation services alongside weekly off-site activity trips to help occupants engage outside the building. Fitness and recreation programming rounds out the daily offerings, and the community allows pets. Lodge Lane sits in a car-dependent part of Wilmington, with a Walk Score of 19, so most errands and outings demand a drive. Families and staff planning to frequent should expect to rely on a car for most trips to and from the community.

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Overview of The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living

The Moorings at Lewes is a 45-bed nursing wing that sits inside a larger coastal retirement community run by Springpoint Senior Living Inc. It is designed so people can transition between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing without moving off the property. The building stays reasonably busy with an 83.5% occupancy rate, and it handles payment through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Since about two-thirds of the people moving in arrive on Medicare for short-term rehab, the typical stay averages around 86 days.

State health department logs show a lot of daily clinical resources and an unpenalized regulatory track record. On average, residents get 4 hours and 10 minutes of direct nursing care each day, with registered nurses covering 1 hour and 38 minutes of that total. The home also keeps a broad medical team on site, including a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a dietitian, and physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists.

Looking at the paperwork side, Delaware state inspectors have logged zero financial fines or penalties over the last three years. While standard inspections have turned up minor issues over the years regarding food service, pharmacy storage, and general care charting, all of them were quickly resolved, and the facility has zero serious or critical violations on its record.

Families looking at local multi-level care options or a place for post-hospital recovery can use these state reports to see how the facility runs. The public records describe a smaller, well-staffed nursing environment with great daily nurse coverage and a clean regulatory record, outside of standard administrative fixes.

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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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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 51 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.