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| The Vero at Newark |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Newark | 136
Facility
136
DE AVG
118
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#15 / 72 | No |
45
Facility
45
DE AVG
36
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#45 / 111 | - | - | Nicole Sokolwska | Jessica Kuhl |
| Millcroft Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Newark (Possum Park Road) | 28
Facility
28
DE AVG
118
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#70 / 72 | No |
35
Facility
35
DE AVG
36
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#62 / 111 | Studio / Alcove | - | Ed Burleigh - Interim Admin | Christina Hushen - Interim |
| Village of Barrett‘s Run |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Newark | -
Facility
-
DE AVG
118 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
DE AVG
36
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#82 / 111 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - |
| Churchman Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Newark | 101
Facility
101
DE AVG
118
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#35 / 72 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
DE AVG
36
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#56 / 111 | - | - | - | - |
| Mosaic of Delaware |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Newark | -
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-
DE AVG
118 | No |
51
Facility
51
DE AVG
36
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#34 / 111 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| Paramount Senior Living at Newark |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Newark | 132
Facility
132
DE AVG
118
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#18 / 72 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
DE AVG
36
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#89 / 111 | - | A+ | Josephine Bowser | Maria Phillips |
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.
Overview of Millcroft Living
Nestled in a charming neighborhood in New York, Millcroft Living is a haven that combines the best of independent living with the warmth and compassion of supportive care. At Millcroft Living, they take their skilled nursing services seriously, providing post-surgical care, oxygen therapy, catheter care, and more. They offer inpatient therapies such as memory enhancement, comprehensive physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and pain management.
This lovely community is surrounded by convenient establishments for shopping, dining, and entertainment, as well as public parks and pools, and the stunning beaches of Delaware. Plus, pets are welcome too. Gone are the days of worrying about household chores and maintenance. Residents can now fully immerse themselves in the many amenities and activities that Millcroft Living offers. Choose from cozy alcove or studio units, complete with wall-to-wall carpeting, individual temperature control, and safe step-in showers with built-in seats and safety bars. The dining experience is also top-notch with delicious restaurant-style meals.
Have the finest retirement experience with the renowned senior living community of Village of Barrett’s Run in North Barrett Lane, Newark, DE, providing independent living. With an array of cozy and sophisticated residences ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom floor plans, seniors have the freedom to choose the residence that best matches their preferences. Live life to the fullest with various amenities in the Village of Barrett’s Run.
The community is ideally located near local amenities and recreation sites for residents to enjoy the outdoors. Village of Barrett’s Run is ideal for seniors looking to downsize in retirement and make every moment count. Amenities include a business center, a fireplace in the community room, a coffee bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Healing is a journey that can be challenging, but having trustworthy and caring professionals to guide seniors can make all the difference. Churchman Village, located in Newark, Delaware, is a rehabilitation and nursing center that goes above and beyond in providing expert care through their dedicated staff, ensuring the best possible skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitative services. They offer 24/7 clinical nursing care, as well as post-operative, post-illness, and post-injury rehab. Their licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide personalized care to residents with varying needs, including those with dementia.
Churchman Village also features an on-site gym with top-of-the-line equipment such as ultrasound and diathermy, as well as customized care plans designed to promote overall wellness. The advanced medical equipment and state-of-the-art security systems in place also ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents. Social activities and events are available as well, providing opportunities for residents to connect with others and enjoy themselves.
Overview of Mosaic of Delaware
Mosaic of Delaware is a senior living community offering adult care services focused on supportive living for its residents. A hassle-free lifestyle is the goal of the senior living home, ensuring residents can thrive and remain independent in a warm and welcoming environment. The retirement aims to let its residents live a worry-free lifestyle, the staff ensures that seniors fulfill their holistic needs.
Mosaic’s exclusive program, the Personal Outcome Measures™, provides a personal care plan tailored for each individual. Other community features that maintain independence include wellness programs, calendar-filled activities, ADLs, specialized programs, and 24/7 care supervised by professional caregivers.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Independent Living in Newark, DE
What is the average cost of independent living in Newark, DE?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Newark, DE is approximately $2,807. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Newark, DE?
Independent living in Newark, DE typically ranges from $1,647 - $3,250 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Newark, DE?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 55 licensed independent living communities in Newark, DE.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 6 independent living communities in Newark, DE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Newark, DE?
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 Newark, DE, 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 independent living communities in Newark, DE?
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.
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