Best Memory Care in Delaware

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 55 memory care providers in DE using DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in DE
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We analyzed These are the providers in Delaware our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Delaware. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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: 99The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Delaware. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Lodge at Historic Lewes-
MC
AL
IL
RC
Lewes
122No 36 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private / Private RoomA+Dean Reid - EdMiesha-Gaye Walters
Cardia Healthcare SilversideC-
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Wilmington
128
Facility 128
DE AVG
Rank #16 / 42
No
29
Facility 29
DE AVG
Rank #31 / 44
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Nichole NolanChannel Etty
Kutz Senior Living CampusC
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
90
Facility 90
DE AVG
Rank #29 / 42
Yes
41
Facility 41
DE AVG
Rank #22 / 44
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Felisha Marcus Alderson- EdTylena Kelly
Sunrise of Wilmington-
MC
AL
HOS
Wilmington
90Yes 23 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-Marquiest Ponzo -InterimChrystal Johnston - Interim
The Lorelton-
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Wilmington (The Flats)
99Yes 84 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-David Parkinson - EdJocelyn Dill
The Vero in Newark-
MC
AL
IL
Newark
136Yes 57 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Nicole SokolwskaJessica Kuhl
State Street Assisted Living-
MC
AL
Dover
98Yes 69 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Cheryl HollisMarquia Tilghman
Brandywine Seaside Point-
MC
AL
NH
RC
Rehoboth Beach
150Yes 48 Studio / Companion Rooms-Tawana T. FickCynthia Hildebrand-Cashdollar
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterB+
MC
AL
NH
RESC
SNF
Wilmington (Highlands)
104
Facility 104
DE AVG
Rank #22 / 42
No
76
Facility 76
DE AVG
Rank #3 / 44
--Brittany Brown- EdDebora Marrero Shackelford
Foulk Living-
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
44
Facility 44
DE AVG
Rank #39 / 42
Yes
33
Facility 33
DE AVG
Rank #28 / 44
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Leslie Johnson - EdSharvette Law-Philmon

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Overview of The Lodge at Historic Lewes

Experience a nurturing independent living, assisted living, and memory care experience with The Lodge at Historic Lewes, an idyllic community set in Lewes, DE. Residents here maintain the life they want with access to various levels of care, including personal care assistance and specialized memory care programs. Every accommodation here is equipped with an array of conveniences and easy access to excellent amenities that foster leisure and comfort.

Fun and exciting activities await residents each day to help them stay engaged, mentally stimulated, and active. Meals are always fresh, warm, and personalized to accommodate unique dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents enjoy a life of fun and leisure with access to various care and support whenever they need it.

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Overview of Cardia Healthcare Silverside

Tucked in the picturesque Pike Creek Valley is Cardia Healthcare, a two-story house that serves as a haven for those in need of care and rehabilitation. The rehabilitation suites here are private and semi-private, offering a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere for residents to recover and heal. With advanced therapeutic technologies tailored to individual needs, they also offer extensive respiratory care in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
At Cardia Healthcare, they value the importance of family and visitors, which is why they provide ample parking and a spacious outdoor setting. The team of professionals here boasts expertise and the highest quality of nursing and rehabilitation care. They prioritize helping residents transition smoothly and regain their maximum level of functioning to enable them to return home as soon as possible. Dialysis services are also available, making Cardia Healthcare a comprehensive care center.

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Overview of Kutz Senior Living Campus

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.

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Overview of Sunrise of Wilmington

Sunrise of Wilmington is the city’s premier senior assisted living and memory care facility. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Wilmington offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

Residential living includes services and amenities, such as recreational assisted living activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, respite stays, and specialized memory care therapy services.

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Overview of The Lorelton

The Lorelton is a newly established 99-bed assisted living community in Wilmington’s Flats neighborhood. It offers a blend of studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments in a two-story building. Since opening, it has made itself available for residents seeking assisted living and those needing memory care, respite care, or end-of-life hospice services, broadening its reach to families with varying care needs in one place.

The home is managed by administrator David Parkinson and nursing director Jocelyn Dill. The community at 2200 W 4th Street sits in a highly walkable area with a Walk Score of 84. It means most errands, nearby essentials, and daily activities are within easy reach. This walkability can be a significant upside for visiting family members and residents. With a one-year track record, The Lorelton is still building its reputation and community presence. Occupants have the flexibility to choose their living space depending on their needs, from independent studio apartments to larger two-bedroom options for those wanting a companion or family member nearby.

For families checking out choices in Wilmington, The Lorelton represents a newer community with multiple care levels in one location, which can simplify transitions if care needs change.

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Overview of The Vero in Newark

The Vero in Newark is a 136-bed community delivering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in a three-story building at 924 Barksdale Road in Newark, Delaware. It provides occupants with flexible housing options: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to match individual needs and preferences.

The neighborhood offers moderate walkability with a Walk Score of 57, implying some walkable errands, with most activities and services needing transportation. The home bolsters residents with transportation services and maintains fitness and recreation amenities to encourage active engagement. The community welcomes pets, a feature that many residents cherish for companionship and keeping a connection to beloved animals during their senior years. Directed by Jessica Kuhl, the nursing team supports occupants across three distinct care levels in one community. This integrated approach lets families access appropriate care without requiring a move as needs change. The building’s three-story layout creates distinct neighborhoods while maintaining a manageable overall scale that fosters community connection and personalized attention.

It’s encouraged that prospective residents and families schedule a tour to personally experience the community, meet staff, and learn more about daily life, dining options, activities, and the full set of services present across the three care levels.

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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 Brandywine Seaside Point

Experience comfort like no other with the trusted senior living community of Brandywine Seaside Pointe residing in the serene neighborhood of Seaside Boulevard, Rehoboth Beach, DE, that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite. With its beautifully made and snug accommodations, seniors can rest assured their needs are well-cared for. The community goes above and beyond in providing top-tier care and support that best suits each resident’s special needs and aspirations.

Brandywine Seaside Pointe invites honorable guests to share their knowledge and skills for residents to gain valuable experience and learn something new. Explore a bunch of activities and meet new friends. Moreover, healthy and tasty meals cater to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by warm and spacious spaces, seniors enjoy a wonderful retirement with Brandywine Seaside Pointe.

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Overview of Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, residential care, and skilled nursing in Wilmington, DE. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community opened in 1901 and is in the Highlands neighborhood. Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 104 beds, with private and semiprivate rooms for residents who prefer to live alone or share a room. Total nurse staffing is 5h 9m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover care when personal savings are not sufficient for a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Brittany Brown ED serves as the administrator. Salon services let residents receive grooming services on site, and transportation is available for off site appointments. The outdoor courtyard includes café style patio seating, while the gym provides space for exercise and rehabilitation activities. Restaurant style meals are served in a dining room, with activities including happy hours, art classes, and outings.

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Foulk Living

1212 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Overview of Foulk Living

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the lush 10-acre property offers comprehensive care, including independent living, memory care, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Foulk Living’s therapy team is dynamic and highly skilled, and they genuinely care about the well-being of each resident as well. The community is conveniently close to the Brandywine Hundred Regional Library and other public spaces. The living spaces are nothing short of exceptional, with premium quality and attention to detail evident in every aspect of the decor. 

The community has a four-season sunroom, a fitness center, and inviting lounge spaces. It’s also pet-friendly and boasts a caring staff. The secure courtyards, gardens, and other common areas around the community are perfect for residents to unwind and socialize. Each resident’s safety is of utmost importance, which is why individual temperature control and a call bell system are in place. Amenities also include an on-site library, salon, beautifully furnished living spaces, walking paths, and restaurant-style dining.

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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
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 Memory Care 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.

Does Delaware Medicaid cover memory care?

Delaware Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 55 memory care communities in Delaware. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.