The Summit Retirement, located in Hockesin, DE, is a premier retrement community offering independent living and assisted living, and memory care services, and amenities. Surrounded by beautiful woods, this senior living community offers a safe space for seniors looking to get away from the city. They offer one to two bedroom accomodations featuring private bathrooms with walk-in showers, ample closte space, and kitchenette with a dining area and living room.
For residents in need of assistive services, their assisted living and memory care programs provides residents with assistance with dialy living activities including mobility. Their rich array of amenities on the other hand are accesible to every resident in the community. They offer gourmet meals with tableside service, daily, as well as weekly housekeeping, and concierge services for convenience.
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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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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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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| Oakbridge Terrace at Country House | AL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 40
Facility
40
DE AVG
83
Rank
#35 / 40 | No |
3
Facility
3
DE AVG
40
Rank
#48 / 48 | - | Jennifer Greenwalt | Jamie Jones |
| The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living | AL IL MC NH SNF | Lewes (Lewes Historic District) | 45
Facility
45
DE AVG
83
Rank
#33 / 40 | No |
65
Facility
65
DE AVG
40
Rank
#10 / 48 | - | Annette V Moore | Lori Dibiase Warrington |
| Courtland Manor | AL MC NH | Dover | 85
Facility
85
DE AVG
83
Rank
#22 / 40 | No |
54
Facility
54
DE AVG
40
Rank
#13 / 48 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - |
| The Summit | AL CCRC IL MC RC | Hockessin | 120
Facility
120
DE AVG
83
Rank
#8 / 40 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
DE AVG
40
Rank
#44 / 48 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Tracey Cavacino | Chemille Hoggs |
| Harmony at Kent | AL IL MC | Dover | 115
Facility
115
DE AVG
83
Rank
#10 / 40 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
DE AVG
40
Rank
#30 / 48 | - | Rebecca Thomas - Ed | Latoya Deal |
| The Vero at Newark | AL MC RC | Newark | 136
Facility
136
DE AVG
83
Rank
#2 / 40 | No |
45
Facility
45
DE AVG
40
Rank
#20 / 48 | - | Nicole Sokolwska | Jessica Kuhl |
| Forwood Manor Assisted Living | AL IL | Wilmington | 40
Facility
40
DE AVG
83
Rank
#35 / 40 | No |
35
Facility
35
DE AVG
40
Rank
#26 / 48 | - | Rawalda Alexis Goring - Ed | Pauline Mwangi |
| Peach Tree Health Group, LLC | AL | Harbeson (Milton) | 96
Facility
96
DE AVG
83
Rank
#16 / 40 | No |
25
Facility
25
DE AVG
40
Rank
#34 / 48 | - | Peter Von Mechow | Valentino Johnson |
| Ivy Gables Senior Living | AL MC | Wilmington | 62
Facility
62
DE AVG
83
Rank
#26 / 40 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
DE AVG
40
Rank
#36 / 48 | - | Virginia Gray - Ed | Debra Durham |
| Serenity Gardens Assisted Living | AL MC PC RC | Middletown | 16
Facility
16
DE AVG
83
Rank
#40 / 40 | No | - | - | Roneve Davis -Interim | Melanie Ward |
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 52 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Peach Tree Health Group is an assisted living facility in Harbeson, DE, serving adults living with a brain injury. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while supporting a resident’s ongoing living arrangements. Rehabilitation services and the Day Habilitation program add structured support for daily functioning and skill development. The community has 96 beds and is administered by Peter Von Mechow.
Residents can choose apartment-style or dorm-style rooms. Private bathrooms, wheelchair accessible showers, and kitchenettes accommodate different living arrangements and mobility needs, while comfortable living areas and an enclosed porch provide designated spaces for daily use. Wheelchair accessibility is also part of the community’s confirmed design.
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.
The Vero at Newark offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Newark, DE. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Care needs can change over time. With assisted living and memory care on the same campus, The Vero at Newark may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow because changing care levels can be handled without leaving the community. The community has 136 beds. A Walk Score of 45 out of 100 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Nicole Sokolwska serves as the administrator.
Ivy Gables Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Wilmington, DE. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
With both care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Ivy Gables Senior Living has 62 beds, and chef-prepared dining is included for residents who want meals prepared on site.
Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Virginia Gray, Ed serves as the administrator.
Harmony at Kent offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Dover, DE. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and Harmony at Kent may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because multiple care levels are available on one campus.
Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Residents can use on-site physical and occupational therapy, so rehabilitation does not require arranging transportation elsewhere. Restaurant-style dining, a movie theater, bistro, library, game room, walking path, and a full calendar of social events give residents places to eat, pursue activities, and spend time outdoors, while transportation to routine health appointments helps with those scheduled trips.
Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community. Harmony at Kent has 115 beds. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives. The administrator is Rebecca Thomas - Ed.
The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lewes, DE. Independent living provides a private living space with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. That continuity can matter when a resident needs more support later.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help with eligible longer term care, and private pay means paying directly. Annette V Moore serves as the administrator, and total nurse staffing is 4 hours 10 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to an individual resident.
The Lewes Historic District has a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, making the area somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. A pool provides an on site place for swimming or water based activity, while rehabilitation services support recovery or help a resident maintain function as part of their care.
Oakbridge Terrace at Country House in Wilmington, DE offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident remains in their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.
Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. With 40 beds, the community is smaller in scale, giving staff and residents the opportunity to get to know each other. The combination of assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing can suit a resident whose care needs may increase over time without requiring a move to another community.
Rehabilitation services and short term rehab provide therapy during recovery within the same care setting. A fitness center, pool and walking paths offer places for exercise and outdoor walks. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means a family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time available for each resident’s daily care, and Jennifer Greenwalt serves as the administrator.
Courtland Manor is a dedicated memory care community in Dover, DE, that offers specialized care for those with memory loss. The community’s nurturing and home-like environment ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. With 24-hour care, household services, and nutritious meals, residents experience worry-free living. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Light exercises, social events, and memory-enhancing activities ensure residents can stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest comfortably, as spacious rooms and accessible amenities are available. With its peaceful setting in the serene residential area of Dover, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Delaware, this memory care community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.
Serenity Gardens Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Middletown, DE.
Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Palliative care supports comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These options may suit a resident who needs secured memory support or comfort-focused care, as well as a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage.
With 16 beds, Serenity Gardens Assisted Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The facility is wheelchair accessible, supporting residents who use wheelchairs in moving through the community.
Landscaped gardens provide outdoor space, while transportation to medical appointments helps residents attend those visits without arranging separate transportation. Personalized health monitoring helps track a resident’s health needs, and rehabilitation services support recovery or maintenance of function.
The administrator is Roneve Davis -Interim.
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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.
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- 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 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.



















