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Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 105 homes in Delaware

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Delaware Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

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Kutz Senior Living Campus
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.

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.

Wilmington
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 102
Rank #45 / 73
Yes
41
Facility 41
DE AVG 40
Rank #52 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Felisha Marcus Alderson- EdTylena Kelly
Meadowcrest at Middletown
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.

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.

Middletown
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 102
Rank #45 / 73
No
10
Facility 10
DE AVG 40
Rank #94 / 111
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Nathan MillmanChristie Hynson
Sunrise of Wilmington
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.

Wilmington
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 102
Rank #45 / 73
Yes
23
Facility 23
DE AVG 40
Rank #80 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-Marquiest Ponzo -InterimChrystal Johnston - Interim
Westminster Village Assisted 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.

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.

Dover (The Hamlet)
99
Facility 99
DE AVG 102
Rank #39 / 73
No
35
Facility 35
DE AVG 40
Rank #62 / 111
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Wendy Nerad - EdLori Clemmons
Rockland Place
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.

Wilmington
104
Facility 104
DE AVG 102
Rank #33 / 73
No
30
Facility 30
DE AVG 40
Rank #72 / 111
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / Shared Rooms-Paul C TaylorKimberly Luces
Milford Place
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.

Milford (North Shores)
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 102
Rank #49 / 73
No
18
Facility 18
DE AVG 40
Rank #86 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Brenda Negron - EdJoseph Spigone
The Lorelton
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.

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.

Wilmington (The Flats)
99
Facility 99
DE AVG 102
Rank #39 / 73
Yes
84
Facility 84
DE AVG 40
Rank #4 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-David Parkinson - EdJocelyn Dill
Lodge Lane Assisted Living
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.

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).

Wilmington
60
Facility 60
DE AVG 102
Rank #58 / 73
Yes
19
Facility 19
DE AVG 40
Rank #84 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Felisha Marcus AldersonTiffany V.r. Hammond
The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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.

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.

Lewes
122
Facility 122
DE AVG 102
Rank #24 / 73
No
36
Facility 36
DE AVG 40
Rank #58 / 111
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private / Private RoomA+Dean Reid - EdMiesha-Gaye Walters
Brandywine Fenwick Island
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.

Selbyville (Arrington Drive)
125
Facility 125
DE AVG 102
Rank #23 / 73
No
47
Facility 47
DE AVG 40
Rank #40 / 111
Studio / 1 BedA+B. Eileen Bennett - EdCourtney Smith
Brookdale Dover
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.

Dover
96
Facility 96
DE AVG 102
Rank #42 / 73
Yes
47
Facility 47
DE AVG 40
Rank #40 / 111
Studio-Bryan Davenport InterimMargaret Covey
Complete Care at Silver Lake
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.

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.

Dover
120
Facility 120
DE AVG 102
Rank #25 / 73
No
7
Facility 7
DE AVG 40
Rank #98 / 111
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+Steven SmithDonna Burns
The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place
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.

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
52
Facility 52
DE AVG 102
Rank #62 / 73
Yes
67
Facility 67
DE AVG 40
Rank #19 / 111
Studio-Regina Romano - EdHesdie Josias
Brandywine Seaside Point
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.

Rehoboth Beach (Seaside Boulevard)
150
Facility 150
DE AVG 102
Rank #10 / 73
No
48
Facility 48
DE AVG 40
Rank #38 / 111
Studio / Companion RoomsA+Tawana T. FickCynthia Hildebrand-Cashdollar
State Street Assisted Living
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.

Dover
98
Facility 98
DE AVG 102
Rank #41 / 73
Yes
69
Facility 69
DE AVG 40
Rank #17 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Cheryl HollisMarquia Tilghman
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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 Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides specialized long-term and short-term care services, along with medical and social support. Their team includes an on-site medical director available for consultation whenever needed, even on weekends. Their services include wound care, medication management, continence management, memory care, and comprehensive therapies such as neuro and pulmonary therapy. They also offer post-orthopedic care, registered dietitian services, and much more.

Their staff also provides home safety evaluations to ensure safety and well-being. They focus on enriching the lives of their residents through a variety of activities and educational opportunities for families. The environment at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is designed to promote overall well-being for the mind, body, and spirit, providing a comforting and welcoming atmosphere. This facility is one of the top providers of health care for seniors in Wilmington.

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Insignia Panama

Calle 49 Este, Panamá, Provincia De Panamá, Panama
Overview of Insignia Panama

Insignia Panama is a compassionate assisted living community in Provincia de Panama, Panama, that offers personalized care. The community promotes an accessible and nurturing environment with its specially designed residences for older adults and dedicated areas for those with memory conditions. Nutritionist-approved meals, fall prevention and management programs, and recreational activities are just some of the high-quality services provided for residents’ convenience. Through individualized care plans, the community doubles its efforts to improve older adults’ living experiences.

Here, residents have the freedom to do as they like, with planned activities available for their participation and visits from loved ones. A full-service beauty salon, an emergency call system, and terraces are also available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Public transportation, local shops, and restaurants also surround the area, providing residents with convenient access to their necessities. This assisted living community is the best choice for senior living in Panama, as it introduces a unique and dedicated approach to enrich older adults’ well-being.

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Belmont Village Senior Living Santa Fe

Vasco De Quiroga 4001, Las Tinajas, Cuajimalpa De Morelos, 05348 Ciudad De México, Cdmx, Mexico
Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Santa Fe

Situated in Las Tinajas, CDMX, Belmont Village Senior Living Santa Fe is an elegant senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents receive the support and care they need at the comfort of light and airy one and two bedroom apartments. Each apartment is equipped with convenient amenities, including an emergency call system and wheelchair accessibility in some options. The community collaborates with the families and personal physicians of residents to develop a life plan that respects their needs and abilities.

At Belmont Village, everyday is an adventure with a wide range of stimulating activities, events, and amenities provided both inside and outside the community. Residents delight in an extensive menu of delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. There’s an exclusive fitness center with special equipment for seniors and group physical therapy conducted three times a week by experienced therapists. Residents also enjoy access to a well-stocked library with computer and internet access, concierge services, a cinema, garden, and great hall, that provide ample opportunities for connection and enjoyment.

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Overview of Westminster Village in Dover

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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Courtland Manor

889 S Little Creek Rd #4721, Dover, DE 19901
Overview of Courtland Manor

Courtland Manor is a dedicated memory care community in Dover, DE, that offers specialized care for those with memory loss. The community’s nurturing and home-like environment ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. With 24-hour care, household services, and nutritious meals, residents experience worry-free living. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and memory-enhancing activities ensure residents can stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest comfortably, as spacious rooms and accessible amenities are available. With its peaceful setting in the serene residential area of Dover, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Delaware, this memory care community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.

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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 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 1 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.