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Best Assisted Living in Delaware

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 59 assisted living communities in Delaware using Delaware Dept. of Health and 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: 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: 102The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Delaware. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.

Kutz Senior Living Campus
AL
MC
NH
RC
Wilmington
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 102
Rank #45 / 73
Yes
41
Facility 41
DE AVG 40
Rank #51 / 110
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFelisha Marcus Alderson- EdTylena Kelly
Meadowcrest at Middletown
AL
NH
IL
MC
RC
Middletown
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 102
Rank #45 / 73
No
10
Facility 10
DE AVG 40
Rank #93 / 110
1 Bed / 2 BedNathan MillmanChristie Hynson
Westminster Village Assisted Living
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
Dover (The Hamlet)
99
Facility 99
DE AVG 102
Rank #39 / 73
No
35
Facility 35
DE AVG 40
Rank #61 / 110
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsWendy Nerad - EdLori Clemmons
Sunrise of Wilmington
AL
HC
MC
Wilmington
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 102
Rank #45 / 73
Yes
23
Facility 23
DE AVG 40
Rank #79 / 110
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMarquiest Ponzo -InterimChrystal Johnston - Interim
Rockland Place
AL
MC
Wilmington
104
Facility 104
DE AVG 102
Rank #33 / 73
No
30
Facility 30
DE AVG 40
Rank #71 / 110
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / Shared RoomsPaul C TaylorKimberly Luces
Milford Place
AL
MC
RC
Milford (North Shores)
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 102
Rank #49 / 73
No
18
Facility 18
DE AVG 40
Rank #85 / 110
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrenda Negron - EdJoseph Spigone
Willowbrooke Court at Country House
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
PC
Wilmington
48
Facility 48
DE AVG 102
Rank #65 / 73
No
4
Facility 4
DE AVG 40
Rank #101 / 110
1 Bed / 2 BedJennifer GreenwaltShannon Donovan Pizzollo
The Lorelton
AL
HC
MC
RC
Wilmington (The Flats)
99
Facility 99
DE AVG 102
Rank #39 / 73
Yes
84
Facility 84
DE AVG 40
Rank #4 / 110
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedDavid Parkinson - EdJocelyn Dill
Dover Place Assisted Living
AL
Dover (Zurkow Development)
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 102
Rank #49 / 73
Yes
40
Facility 40
DE AVG 40
Rank #52 / 110
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedQueena MastCrystal Heintz
Brookdale Hockessin
AL
Hockessin (Loveville)
66
Facility 66
DE AVG 102
Rank #56 / 73
Yes
17
Facility 17
DE AVG 40
Rank #87 / 110
StudioCrystal Manchin - EdOlena Georges
Lodge Lane Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Wilmington
60
Facility 60
DE AVG 102
Rank #58 / 73
Yes
19
Facility 19
DE AVG 40
Rank #83 / 110
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFelisha Marcus AldersonTiffany V.r. Hammond
Brandywine Fenwick Island
AL
MC
RC
Selbyville (Arrington Drive)
125
Facility 125
DE AVG 102
Rank #23 / 73
No
47
Facility 47
DE AVG 40
Rank #40 / 110
Studio / 1 BedB. Eileen Bennett - EdCourtney Smith
Brookdale Dover
AL
MC
Dover
96
Facility 96
DE AVG 102
Rank #42 / 73
Yes
47
Facility 47
DE AVG 40
Rank #40 / 110
StudioBryan Davenport InterimMargaret Covey
The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place
AL
IL
MC
Newark
52
Facility 52
DE AVG 102
Rank #62 / 73
Yes
67
Facility 67
DE AVG 40
Rank #19 / 110
StudioRegina Romano - EdHesdie Josias
Foulk Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Wilmington
44
Facility 44
DE AVG 102
Rank #67 / 73
Yes
33
Facility 33
DE AVG 40
Rank #66 / 110
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedLeslie Johnson - EdSharvette Law-Philmon
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Overview of Edlyn Care

Edlyn Care is a well-established and reputable community that is committed to delivering top-notch skilled nursing and home health aide services with unwavering excellence. Nestled in Delaware, this dedicated community also extends its care to those requiring respite and end-of-life services, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals and their families. With a focus on providing a comfortable and caring environment, Edlyn Care adheres to nursing home rules and regulations while offering light transportation services, homemaker assistance, and meal preparation to promote a seamless living experience.

From wound care and infusion therapy to IV drug administration and colostomy care, the community is well-equipped to meet the various medical requirements of its residents. With a compassionate team of professionals, Edlyn Care aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors, promoting independence and overall well-being. Residents can rest assured that they are in capable hands, as Edlyn Care continually strives to create an engaging and nurturing atmosphere for all who call it home.

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Paradise Senior Living

21311 Paradise Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
Overview of Paradise Senior Living

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Paradise Senior Living LLC, a distinguished community in Georgetown, DE, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, hospice care, and rehabilitation. With comprehensive care, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Purposely built and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are conducted to enhance reisdents’ living experiences. With its comprehensive care and extensive amenities, residents can find the care they need to live a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Ingleside Retirement Apartments

Experience the retirement of your dreams at Ingleside Retirement Apartments, an exceptional non-profit community in Wilmington, DE, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Light housekeeping and laundry services are also available, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, highlighting residents’ interests and capabilities. With a welcoming dining area and in-room meals, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in their golden years.

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Overview of Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center is on South Dupont Boulevard in Smyrna, Delaware. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Walk Score of 24: you’re driving everywhere, which is standard for suburban Delaware corridor locations. The average stay here is 90 days. That’s longer than a typical short-term rehab placement and shorter than long-term care, which puts this squarely in the subacute and extended recovery range. People come in needing more than a few weeks of post-hospital support but aren’t staying permanently.

The nursing coverage runs 4 hours 3 minutes per resident per day across all staff types. LPNs and LVNs account for 1 hour 1 minute, nurse aides handle 2 hours 15 minutes, and RNs contribute 28 minutes. The LPN/LVN share is higher here than at comparable facilities, which tracks for a subacute model where licensed nursing presence matters but intensive physician-level oversight isn’t the primary need.

Pinnacle is built for people who need a structured, medium-length recovery environment with consistent nursing oversight and room to rehabilitate at a pace that doesn’t fit the 3-week post-acute model. The 90-day average says it plainly: this is where you go when recovery takes longer.

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Overview of Owens Manor

Owens Manor is an independent living community in Dover, DE, offering a variety of apartments for older adults. With a lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Laundry rooms, as well as convenient apartment features, are also available to help residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community is also committed to maintaining older adults’ independence, providing thoughtfully curated amenities.

Residents can freely interact with their surroundings with various recreational and wellness opportunities. Cozy communal spaces and spacious rooms also ensure residents’ relaxation. Located near restaurants, leisure sites, and other local amenities, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in Delaware, as it has top-notch services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Governor Bacon Health Center

Governor Bacon Health Center, nestled in the charming Delaware city, offers an  abode for senior adults with an array of exceptional services. Providing round-the-clock skilled medical care, the center ensures the well-being and comfort of its residents at all times. As one of the larger care facilities, the home employs a dedicated staff available 24/7 to cater to the unique needs of each resident.

Delighting the seniors, the facility boasts a variety of engaging activities and serves delicious home-cooked meals, creating a vibrant and enjoyable living experience. Emphasizing the holistic well-being of its residents, the center offers diverse programs such as music therapy, pet therapy, and outdoor excursions, enriching their lives with joy and companionship. In addition to a focus on comfort and social engagement, the facility provides essential health-related services, including radiation therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Pharmaceutical services and expert medication management are also available, ensuring that residents receive the best possible care for their individual health needs.

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Overview of State Street Assisted Living

A proud member of Bridge Senior Living, State Street offers premier residential assisted living services. The upscale senior living home boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms. Residents can expect an environment that leads to a vibrant and enriching lifestyle created to fit their holistic needs.

State Street is an expansive community offering resort-style living in Auburn. It provides well-designed amenities to help the residents’ needs to remain active– an art studio, library, music room, walking paths, and courtyards, to name a few of the community’s offerings. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Newark

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.

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Overview of Harmony at Kent

Harmony at Kent is a senior living and nursing home community in Dover, Delaware, with spacious apartments and a full menu of services and amenities for those looking to broaden their horizons. Their welcoming community provides residents with unrivaled access to everything this beautiful city has to offer, from a short drive to the Delaware State Museums to a dip in Delaware Bay. Their community has resort-style amenities, including an onsite beauty salon and barbershop, a 24-hour fitness center, restaurant-style dining, a pub and bistro, and a friendly team available around the clock to answer your call. 
They offer beautiful one-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 680 to 880 square feet and two bedroom apartments ranging in size from 970 to 1,440 square feet. The bright apartments are filled with light and have full-size kitchens with stainless-steel appliances and chic granite countertops. Comfort reigns supreme in Harmony at Kent’s Assisted Living neighborhood, which features charming studio suites starting at 390 square feet, one bedroom apartments starting at 510 square feet, and two-bedroom apartments up to 950 square feet. Residents of the Memory Care neighborhood enjoy a private, home-like environment with warm finishes and large, easy-to-navigate bathrooms. 

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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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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 59 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.