Page 3 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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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.

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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
MC
AL
NH
RESC
SNF
Wilmington (Highlands)
104
Facility 104
DE AVG 99
Rank #20 / 45
No
76
Facility 76
DE AVG 42
Rank #7 / 50
--Brittany Brown- EdDebora Marrero Shackelford
Milford Place
MC
AL
RC
Milford (North Shores)
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 99
Rank #31 / 45
No
18
Facility 18
DE AVG 42
Rank #43 / 50
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Brenda Negron - EdJoseph Spigone
Lodge Lane Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Wilmington
60
Facility 60
DE AVG 99
Rank #34 / 45
Yes
19
Facility 19
DE AVG 42
Rank #41 / 50
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Felisha Marcus AldersonTiffany V.r. Hammond
HarborChase of Wilmington
MC
AL
Wilmington
120
Facility 120
DE AVG 99
Rank #16 / 45
No
36
Facility 36
DE AVG 42
Rank #26 / 50
--Steven Yohay - EdTinamarie Peletski Wisniewski
Ivy Gables Senior Living
MC
AL
Wilmington
62
Facility 62
DE AVG 99
Rank #33 / 45
Yes
22
Facility 22
DE AVG 42
Rank #40 / 50
-A+Virginia Gray - EdDebra Durham
Meadowcrest at Middletown
MC
AL
IL
RC
Middletown
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 99
Rank #28 / 45
No
10
Facility 10
DE AVG 42
Rank #47 / 50
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Nathan MillmanChristie Hynson
Willowbrooke Court at Country House
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Wilmington
48
Facility 48
DE AVG 99
Rank #41 / 45
No
4
Facility 4
DE AVG 42
Rank #49 / 50
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Jennifer GreenwaltShannon Donovan Pizzollo
Country Rest Home
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
Greenwood
56
Facility 56
DE AVG 99
Rank #35 / 45
No-Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+Timothy YoderJanelle Gonzalez - Interim
Paramount Senior Living at Newark
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
RC
SNF
Newark
132
Facility 132
DE AVG 99
Rank #10 / 45
Yes
16
Facility 16
DE AVG 42
Rank #44 / 50
-A+Josephine BowserMaria Phillips
Cokesbury Village
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Hockessin
49
Facility 49
DE AVG 99
Rank #39 / 45
Yes
12
Facility 12
DE AVG 42
Rank #46 / 50
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Kristen Binz-PerroneAmy Ironside

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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.

Contact Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Milford Place

Affiliated with the Inspirit Senior Living network, Milford Place is an assisted living community in the North Shores neighborhood of Milford, Delaware, about 1.5 miles from downtown. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care, allowing residents to transition between levels of support if their needs change over time. As part of a larger senior living organization, Milford Place benefits from shared resources and operating standards.

The community is home to 85 residents. It has been serving the Milford area for about a year, making it one of the newer assisted living communities nearby. Brenda Negron serves as the administrator, while Joseph Spigone oversees clinical care as director of nursing.

Memory care is a central part of the community’s services. A dedicated memory care program is designed around the cognitive needs of residents living with memory loss, alongside the community’s assisted living services. Daily life also encourages residents to build friendships and social connections, which can help new residents feel more comfortable and engaged.

The area has a Walk Score of 18, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Families considering Milford Place may want to keep that tradeoff in mind when planning visits or outings with a loved one.

Contact Milford Place

Overview of Lodge Lane Assisted Living

Lodge Lane Assisted Living at 1221 Lodge Ln in Wilmington, Delaware, offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. It sits about two miles from Christiana Care Health System, which puts hospital care within easy reach for residents and visiting families. The 60-bed, two-story community currently in its first year of operation has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing options.

The community is administered by Felisha Marcus Alderson, with Tiffany V.R. Hammond serving as nursing director. Both lead the daily care and clinical oversight for occupants across the assisted living, memory care, and respite care programs. Residents can access on-site dermatology, podiatry, dental, and salon services, reducing the number of outside appointments families must coordinate. Therapy services exist on-site to support residents’ functionality and mobility. Everyday life is anchored by housekeeping and linen service, and the community offers transportation services alongside weekly off-site activity trips to help occupants engage outside the building. Fitness and recreation programming rounds out the daily offerings, and the community allows pets. Lodge Lane sits in a car-dependent part of Wilmington, with a Walk Score of 19, so most errands and outings demand a drive. Families and staff planning to frequent should expect to rely on a car for most trips to and from the community.

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Overview of HarborChase of Wilmington

A 120-bed assisted living and memory care community that opened roughly a year ago, HarborChase of Wilmington is one of the newer entries in the Wilmington, Delaware market. It sits at 2004 Shipley Rd, about 4.7 miles from the city center in a somewhat walkable area (Walk Score 36). Most errands require a car.

The care model spans assisted living and memory care, staffed by licensed nurses and CNAs. A Transitional Memory Care program is available for residents whose cognitive needs are shifting. Respite stays are an option as well. The clinical side is led by Director of Nursing Tinamarie Peletski Wisniewski, with administrator Steven Yohay overseeing operations.

Starting price comes in at $7,195 per month. Dining is served through on-site restaurants drawing on global and local menus.

What HarborChase of Wilmington is is a large, recently opened community operating at the higher end of the Wilmington assisted living market. At 120 beds and one year in, it is built for scale. Families financing care privately and looking for memory care support or a transitional program alongside assisted living will find both here.

Starting Price $7,195/Month

Contact HarborChase of Wilmington

Overview of Ivy Gables Senior Living

Ivy Gables Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Wilmington, DE. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With both care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Ivy Gables Senior Living has 62 beds, and chef-prepared dining is included for residents who want meals prepared on site.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Virginia Gray, Ed serves as the administrator.

Contact Ivy Gables Senior Living

Meadowcrest at Middletown

820 Middletown Odessa Rd Pob 1335, Middletown, DE 19709
Overview of Meadowcrest at Middletown

Meadowcrest at Middletown is a trusted home for seniors where upscale design and modern accents blend harmoniously with natural-looking interiors, creating a refreshing and visually appealing environment. The common areas are simply amazing, and the spacious suites exude a sense of luxury, setting the stage for high-standard living. Whether you’re looking for assisted living homes, memory care units, or independent living floor plans, Meadowcrest has thoughtfully crafted spaces to cater to all preferences and needs.

Engaging events and activities abound in the community, fostering social interactions, encouraging learning, and nurturing hobbies, making each day fulfilling and enjoyable. With complimentary transportation services, individually controlled apartment temperatures, and top-notch housekeeping, residents can enjoy a carefree lifestyle. Meadowcrest at Middletown promises a delightful living experience for all its cherished residents.

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Overview of Willowbrooke Court at Country House

Willowbrooke Court at Country House is an SNF in Wilmington on Kennett Pike, in a car-dependent area. The home is a newer operation, having been serving for one year, and currently maintains a 48-bed capacity with 31 residents, indicating a 65 percent occupancy rate. The average stay duration is 42 days, signaling a blend of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term residents. Medicare and private pay are accepted to offer families two key routes to cover care. To suit varying preferences and needs, the home offers housing choices of one or two-bed accommodations.

Daily nursing support averages around 4 hours 45 minutes per resident, split among registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. This level of attentive staffing is a foundation of daily care delivery at Willowbrooke Court at Country House.

State inspections have noted themes for improvement in nursing staff skills, medication management, fall prevention, and service quality.

Families assessing the home may find it beneficial to ask how it’s addressing operational matters and what safeguards are enforced for resident safety.

Contact Willowbrooke Court at Country House

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.

Contact Country Rest Home

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.

Contact Paramount Senior Living at Newark

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.

Contact Cokesbury Village

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.

Memory Care in Delaware at a glance

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