Page 2 of 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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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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Brandywine Fenwick Island-
MC
AL
RC
Selbyville
125Yes 47 Studio / 1 Bed-B. Eileen Bennett - EdCourtney Smith
Cokesbury Village-
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Hockessin
49
Facility 49
DE AVG
Rank #35 / 42
Yes
12
Facility 12
DE AVG
Rank #38 / 44
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Kristen Binz-PerroneAmy Ironside
Cadia Rehabilitation RenaissanceA-
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Millsboro
130
Facility 130
DE AVG
Rank #15 / 42
No
52
Facility 52
DE AVG
Rank #11 / 44
--Marycolleen RodgersErin Clark
Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Hockessin
172
Facility 172
DE AVG
Rank #5 / 42
Yes-Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Sara Jane ThompsonBethann Troy
Excelcare at Newark LLC-
MC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Newark
101
Facility 101
DE AVG
Rank #24 / 42
No
28
Facility 28
DE AVG
Rank #32 / 44
--Rhonda QuinlanFinda Josephine Menjor-Kromah
Country Rest Home-
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
Greenwood
56No-Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+Timothy YoderJanelle Gonzalez - Interim
Brookdale Dover-
MC
AL
Dover
96Yes 47 Studio-Bryan Davenport InterimMargaret Covey
The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place-
MC
AL
IL
Newark
52Yes 67 Studio-Regina Romano - EdHesdie Josias
Westminster Village Assisted Living-
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Dover (The Hamlet)
99
Facility 99
DE AVG
Rank #27 / 42
Yes
35
Facility 35
DE AVG
Rank #25 / 44
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Wendy Nerad - EdLori Clemmons
Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Wilmington (Wawaset Heights)
150
Facility 150
DE AVG
Rank #9 / 42
No
77
Facility 77
DE AVG
Rank #2 / 44
--Eric Toma-

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Overview of Brandywine Fenwick Island

Situated in the quiet lands of Arrington Drive, Selbyville, DE, Brandywine Fenwick Island is a remarkable senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Live your golden years within the stunning and well-designed residences of Brandywine Fenwick Island, ensuring unmatched relaxation and safety. The community exceeds expectations in providing top-tier care and support for residents to optimize their autonomy.

The community fosters a bright and welcoming environment for seniors to feel a sense of belonging and camaraderie. Enjoy the state-of-the-art spaces of Brandywine Fenwick Island and cherish little moments with friends. Feel good with delicious and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. With its elegant amenities and tranquil surroundings, Brandywine Fenwick Island is ideal for an active and well-engaged retirement.

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Overview of Cokesbury Village

Cokesbury Village, a part of the Acts Retirement-Life Communities, is nestled in the heart of Hockessin, Delaware. The 60-acre property exudes an idyllic atmosphere with easy access to airports and is surrounded by public spaces and native woodlands. Thoughtfully designed floor plans and health services that cater to every level of care, including assisted living, skilled care, and rehabilitation services, are also available. The community is filled with familial charm and boasts resort-like living.

What’s more, Cokesbury Village takes pride in having a long-tenured staff and being a not-for-profit organization.

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Overview of Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance

Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance is a nursing home in Millsboro, Delaware, with 130 beds. It is located on John J Williams Highway, which is near many services and amenities. This newly opened facility strongly focuses on post-acute rehabilitation. The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to access care after hospitalization or surgery.

The facility mainly offers rehabilitation services and full nursing care. Total nursing staffing averages nearly 4 hours per resident on a daily basis. This robust daily support is best for residents recovering from acute health events. Residents also get 24-hour staffing and structured programs in rehabilitation, nursing, dietary services, and care transitions to help prepare and move smoothly back to independent or lower-level care.

The facility’s current occupancy is 82%, with an average length of stay of around 75 days, which is enough time for residents to progress through short-term recovery.

Dishes feature fresh, seasonal ingredients in chef-inspired, nutritious entrees. These are served restaurant-style with multiple options to accommodate residents’ preferences.

Based on the inspections, staffing levels, and resident protection protocols, the facility needs to improve in these areas. Families evaluating placement should tour the facility and ask about current operational practices and staffing management.

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Overview of Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is Hockessin’s premier subacute and skilled nursing facility that aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors. The CCRC understands that aging can be daunting, much more so with a disability or condition. The exceptional level of care delivered by their patient-friendly staff is an approach to offering the best care possible for their residents. Regal Heights is where residents feel comfortable and secure in a nurturing environment.

Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, The community provides essential service that includes 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs; therapy services that include speech, occupational, and physical, orthopedic care, wound care, and memory care training that include specialized programs designed to fit the individual’s unique needs.

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Overview of Excelcare at Newark

Excelcare at Newark provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, independent living, memory care, respite care, hospice care, and palliative care in Newark, DE. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Hospice and palliative care provide comfort focused support for people with serious or life limiting illness. The community has 101 beds, and its range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to remain within one community as care needs grow.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay offers another way to pay for care. Rehabilitative Care and rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy aimed at recovery or maintenance, while nutritious, restaurant style dining provides meals in a restaurant style setting. Rhonda Quinlan serves as administrator.

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Country Rest Home

12046 Sunset Ln, Greenwood, DE 19950
Overview of Country Rest Home

With a capacity of 56 residents, Country Rest Home is a nursing home in Greenwood, Delaware, offering nursing care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Private and semi-private accommodations are also offered in a single-story setting. Operating at approximately 93% occupancy, the community supports older adults with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants available 24 hours a day.

In addition to daily care, residents have access to on-site physician coverage on a 24-hour on-call basis, as well as physical and occupational therapy services for those who need rehabilitation. Pharmacy services, laboratory and X-ray access, and transportation to medical appointments are also provided, along with laundry service, a beauty shop, and organized activities that encourage resident and family participation in care planning. Although the rural location on Sunset Lane is car-dependent, transportation assistance helps residents attend healthcare visits and other essential appointments.

Throughout its decade of operation, earlier findings focused on care planning and resident safety practices, while a follow-up survey confirmed substantial compliance after corrective actions were completed.

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Overview of Brookdale Dover

Tucked in the heart of Delaware, Brookdale Dover offers an exceptional community that caters to the unique needs of residents, including those requiring memory care assistance. Their memory care unit, nestled within the assisted living community, offers specialized support for individuals with memory-related challenges. The home’s highly trained team ensures that each resident receives the care and assistance they need to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

The community also features a range of amenities, including beautifully landscaped grounds for serene strolls, a therapy room for relaxation and rejuvenation, and a private dining room for special gatherings. From shared common areas where friendships blossom to engaging activities that stimulate the mind and body, every day promises new experiences and joyful moments. Brookdale Dover believes that assisted living communities should be where individuals can truly thrive, regardless of their unique needs; the team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and creating an environment that promotes independence, dignity, and a sense of belonging.

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Overview of The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place

Operated by Sinceri Senior Living, The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place is a newly opened residential community in Newark, Delaware. The home on Ogletown Stanton Road offers a full care continuum with options in assisted living, independent living, and memory care, making it a flexible choice for occupants whose needs may evolve. The 52-bed home is administered by Regina Romano, Ed., and led by Director of Nursing Hesdie Josias. The setting is a two-story building designed as an intimate community where occupants reside in studio-style accommodations.

The neighborhood is averagely walkable with a Walk Score of 67, so residents and visiting families can run some errands on foot, with easy access to nearby shops, dining, hospitals, and other daily services. The location sits about 3.6 miles from Newark’s city center, offering a balance between accessibility and a calmer residential ambiance. Daily life is anchored by an array of services spanning transportation, housekeeping, and beauty services for personal care needs. Occupants can join recreational activities and exercise programs tailored to maintain wellness and engagement. The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place welcomes pets, which can be essential for many residents’ daily life. Families looking at options in the area will find multiple payment routes through Delaware Medicaid programs and Medicare Savings Programs, broadening the available financial options.

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Overview of Westminster Village Assisted Living

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.

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Overview of Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Wilmington, DE. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious illness or at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The range of care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time. The community is in the Wawaset Heights neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 150 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned per resident across a day.

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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 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.