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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.
| Cokesbury Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Hockessin (Loveville) | 49
Facility
49
DE AVG
101
Rank
#61 / 71 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
DE AVG
40
Rank
#90 / 108 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Kristen Binz-Perrone | Amy Ironside |
| Foulk Living | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 44
Facility
44
DE AVG
101
Rank
#65 / 71 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
DE AVG
40
Rank
#65 / 108 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Leslie Johnson - Ed | Sharvette Law-Philmon |
| Oakbridge Terrace at Country House | AL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 40
Facility
40
DE AVG
101
Rank
#66 / 71 | No |
3
Facility
3
DE AVG
40
Rank
#100 / 108 | - | Jennifer Greenwalt | Jamie Jones |
| 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
40
Rank
#21 / 108 | - | Annette V Moore | Lori Dibiase Warrington |
| Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | AL MC NH RESC SNF | Wilmington (Highlands) | 104
Facility
104
DE AVG
101
Rank
#32 / 71 | No |
76
Facility
76
DE AVG
40
Rank
#13 / 108 | - | Brittany Brown- Ed | Debora Marrero Shackelford |
| The Vero in Newark | AL IL MC | Newark | 136
Facility
136
DE AVG
101
Rank
#15 / 71 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
DE AVG
40
Rank
#27 / 108 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Nicole Sokolwska | Jessica Kuhl |
| Brandywine Seaside Point | AL MC NH RC | Rehoboth Beach (Seaside Boulevard) | 150
Facility
150
DE AVG
101
Rank
#9 / 71 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
DE AVG
40
Rank
#38 / 108 | Studio / Companion Rooms | Tawana T. Fick | Cynthia Hildebrand-Cashdollar |
| The Lorelton | AL HOS MC RC | Wilmington (The Flats) | 99
Facility
99
DE AVG
101
Rank
#38 / 71 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
DE AVG
40
Rank
#4 / 108 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | David Parkinson - Ed | Jocelyn Dill |
| Westminster Village Assisted Living | AL HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Dover (The Hamlet) | 99
Facility
99
DE AVG
101
Rank
#38 / 71 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
DE AVG
40
Rank
#60 / 108 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | Wendy Nerad - Ed | Lori Clemmons |
| The Lodge at Historic Lewes | AL IL MC RC | Lewes | 122
Facility
122
DE AVG
101
Rank
#23 / 71 | No |
36
Facility
36
DE AVG
40
Rank
#56 / 108 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private / Private Room | Dean Reid - Ed | Miesha-Gaye Walters |
| Willowbrooke Court at Country House | AL HOS IL MC NH PC SNF | Wilmington | 48
Facility
48
DE AVG
101
Rank
#63 / 71 | No |
4
Facility
4
DE AVG
40
Rank
#99 / 108 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Jennifer Greenwalt | Shannon Donovan Pizzollo |
| Shipley Living | AL IL NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 17
Facility
17
DE AVG
101
Rank
#70 / 71 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
DE AVG
40
Rank
#89 / 108 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Chanel Dale Lateef | Michael Asika |
| Brandywine Fenwick Island | AL MC RC | Selbyville (Arrington Drive) | 125
Facility
125
DE AVG
101
Rank
#22 / 71 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
DE AVG
40
Rank
#40 / 108 | Studio / 1 Bed | B. Eileen Bennett - Ed | Courtney Smith |
| State Street Assisted Living | AL MC | Dover | 98
Facility
98
DE AVG
101
Rank
#40 / 71 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
DE AVG
40
Rank
#17 / 108 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Cheryl Hollis | Marquia Tilghman |
| Owens Manor | AL IL | Dover | - | No |
83
Facility
83
DE AVG
40
Rank
#5 / 108 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - |
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.
Ivy Gables Senior Living offers independent living and assisted living– delivered by a compassionate and kind approach by the staff. They ensure that every resident is able to live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Gables is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities in Wilmington– which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.
The lifestyle at Ivy Gables ensures that everyone stays active that’s why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, and social activities; as well as a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.
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.
At Paramount Senior Living at Newark, they take senior living to the next level with their premier community in Newark. The community’s commitment to providing a high quality of life for residents and their families is evident in the state-of-the-art facility, offering independent living, assisted living, dementia care, home health care, and hospice care.
At Paramount Senior Living at Newark, seniors 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 also 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.
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.
Asking about current room availability and pricing may be necessary for families considering Forwood Estates.
Focused on rehabilitation services and structured daytime support through day habilitation programming, Peach Tree Health Group is a 96-bed residential community. It’s designed around a model that gathers residents through shared spaces and activities while maintaining private, accessible accommodations for those needing active therapeutic services and care. Living spaces have apartment-style and dorm-style rooms, allowing flexibility depending on residents’ preferences and needs. Each room has a private bathroom and is wheelchair-accessible, with showers built for safe, independent, or assisted bathing. Residents also have kitchenettes in their rooms, giving them the option to prepare light meals or keep beverages and snacks nearby. This mix of accessibility and personal space makes the home workable for people with varying mobility and independence levels.
The heart of daily life at the facility is the Great Room, where residents come together for family-style meals. This dining approach, eating together and not alone, creates a social, community-centered ambiance. Family-style service also tends to promote conversation and connection across the day. Beyond the dining area, the community includes comfortable common spaces where residents can sit, socialize, and spend time together. An enclosed porch is for additional gathering and outdoor access without weather worries. Meanwhile, practical amenities bolster daily functioning. Two laundry rooms exist on-site, lessening the burden of laundry management for residents and families. The wheelchair-accessible design throughout the spaces, combined with the kitchenettes and private bathrooms, implies that accessibility is not a luxury but a necessity for lots of residents. From a location standpoint, the facility rates 25 on the Walk Score scale, meaning some nearby services and destinations may be within walking distance, but most trips and errands demand transportation. Families and residents should then plan for a car-dependent setting, though a few conveniences may be accessed on foot. Peach Tree Health Group’s emphasis on rehabilitation services and day habilitation shows a community structured around active therapeutic and developmental support instead of purely custodial care. Such a focus shapes the environment. Residents are anticipated to join meaningful activities and programming as part of their daily experience.
Serenity Gardens Assisted Living is a peaceful haven nestled in the serene landscapes of Middletown, Delaware. They offer a comprehensive range of services, such as respite care, recuperative care, and long-term options, with a special focus on memory care. As a Medicaid and Medicare-approved facility, they strive to make quality care accessible to all.
The community is sprawled across 3.6 acres of beautiful land, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and comforting lifestyle. With many amenities, including balconies, elevators, and inviting patios or courtyards, every detail is thoughtfully designed to enhance the living experience. They prioritize accessibility, offering wheelchair access and therapy services to meet individual needs. Their convenient transportation services and round-the-clock staff availability provide a sense of security and convenience for residents and their families.
Kutz Senior Living Campus is an exceptional senior living community located in Wilmington, DE, providing assisted living and memory care services, as well as skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Committed in providing top-quality care, they offer studio-style apartments, to one-to-two bedroom unit accommodations for residents to feel at home in. They are also provided a pendant alert system for immediate staff attention and assistance. The residences at Kutz Senior Living Campus are all managed by certified and licensed professionals, ensuring that residents are giving proper assistance and care regularly, and when they need it most. This includes 24/7 availability of staff for care, medication management assistance, and assistance with daily living activities, and companionship.
Kutz also offers a rich array of non-medical services and amenities aimed to enhance the residents’ daily life. This includes three freshly prepared meals and snacks, access to a full service beauty salon and barber shop, access to a well-stocked library, and professional fitness classes to stay in shape. They also offer dermatology, podiatry and dental services, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, for residents who require them.
Situated near Hospital San Francisco in the Oriente neighborhood of Carolina, Puerto Rico, Hogar San Francisco is a community offering assisted living and independent living. The single-story residence features private rooms, which may appeal to residents who prefer a quieter setting instead of a larger multi-story community.
Residents receive around-the-clock support from trained staff, with care that combines help with daily physical needs and nursing services. Many rooms overlook the surrounding gardens. There’s conditioning throughout the building that keeps the indoor environment comfortable year-round. Housekeeping and laundry services are also included, so residents can spend less time on everyday chores.
Residents enjoy home-cooked meals, and the activity schedule includes music therapy, group exercise sessions, and time at the piano. Visiting hours are flexible. Family and friends can stop by when it fits their schedules instead of following a fixed visiting time.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 59, making it moderately walkable. Some nearby destinations are within walking distance while others are easier to reach by car. Families interested in Hogar San Francisco should ask about the room layouts and daily routines during a tour to get a better understanding of everyday life in the community.
Governor Bacon Health Center provides residential care and rehabilitation at 248 Colter Road in Delaware City, Delaware. The facility operates out of a three-story building equipped with internal elevators, meaning residents can move between their private rooms and the shared therapy spaces without using stairs. The daily schedule covers nursing care, physical rehabilitation routines, housekeeping, and basic wellness programming.
A team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants coordinates the clinical care, which includes short-term rehab, traditional residential support, and home-based services for qualifying individuals. The surrounding area has a walkability score of 7 out of 100, which means the campus is car-dependent. Staff and visitors will need a vehicle for almost all errands and appointments outside the property.
Interested individuals can reach out to the admissions department to ask how the intake process works for new residents. Scheduling a tour to view the building layout gives you a direct way to see the private rooms and other areas.
Ranking Methodology
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.
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 54 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.



















