Page 4 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.

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 grade. 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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.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. 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.
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.
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 Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living-
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lewes (Lewes Historic District)
45
Facility 45
DE AVG 99
Rank #42 / 45
No
65
Facility 65
DE AVG 42
Rank #12 / 50
-Annette V MooreLori Dibiase Warrington
Courtland ManorC-
MC
AL
NH
Dover
85
Facility 85
DE AVG 99
Rank #31 / 45
No
54
Facility 54
DE AVG 42
Rank #15 / 50
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms--
Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health CenterD+
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Smyrna
151
Facility 151
DE AVG 99
Rank #3 / 45
No
24
Facility 24
DE AVG 42
Rank #38 / 50
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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 BedJennifer GreenwaltShannon Donovan Pizzollo
Harmony at Kent-
MC
AL
IL
Dover
115
Facility 115
DE AVG 99
Rank #19 / 45
Yes
33
Facility 33
DE AVG 42
Rank #30 / 50
-Rebecca Thomas - EdLatoya Deal
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 BedNathan MillmanChristie Hynson
Arden Courts of Wilmington-
MC
NH
RC
Wilmington
56
Facility 56
DE AVG 99
Rank #35 / 45
No
29
Facility 29
DE AVG 42
Rank #35 / 50
-Sabrina RichmondOlena Georges
Arden Courts – Wilmington-
MC
RC
Wilmington
56
Facility 56
DE AVG 99
Rank #35 / 45
No
19
Facility 19
DE AVG 42
Rank #41 / 50
-Sabrina RichmondOlena Georges
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
-Virginia Gray - EdDebra Durham
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
-Josephine BowserMaria Phillips

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other DE memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 55 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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 The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living

The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lewes, DE. Independent living provides a private living space with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. That continuity can matter when a resident needs more support later.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help with eligible longer term care, and private pay means paying directly. Annette V Moore serves as the administrator, and total nurse staffing is 4 hours 10 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to an individual resident.

The Lewes Historic District has a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, making the area somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. A pool provides an on site place for swimming or water based activity, while rehabilitation services support recovery or help a resident maintain function as part of their care.

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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.

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Overview of Harmony at Kent

Harmony at Kent offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Dover, DE. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and Harmony at Kent may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because multiple care levels are available on one campus.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Residents can use on-site physical and occupational therapy, so rehabilitation does not require arranging transportation elsewhere. Restaurant-style dining, a movie theater, bistro, library, game room, walking path, and a full calendar of social events give residents places to eat, pursue activities, and spend time outdoors, while transportation to routine health appointments helps with those scheduled trips.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community. Harmony at Kent has 115 beds. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives. The administrator is Rebecca Thomas - Ed.

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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.

Contact Paramount Senior Living at Newark

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 Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center

Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center offers nursing home and nursing care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Smyrna, DE. Nursing and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Hospice and palliative care address comfort and symptom needs, and respite care provides a short-term stay.

The home has 151 beds, a size that accommodates more residents and staff and usually supports more programming than a smaller community. Occupancy is 91%, meaning most of the beds are currently filled.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 43 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Pinnacle accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Respite care may be a good fit for a family caregiver who needs short-term support while traveling or recovering.

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Overview of Arden Courts of Wilmington

Arden Courts is a memory care community that provides exceptional care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need one may have with compassion and dignity.  Arden Courts maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment. 
Services are focused on the cognitive health and overall wellness of its residents– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, and physical therapy available; as well as reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.

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Arden Courts – Wilmington

700 1/2 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, De 19803, United States700 1/2 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Overview of Arden Courts – Wilmington

Arden Courts – Wilmington opened approximately one year ago on Foulk Road in Wilmington, Delaware, a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 19. The 56-bed community is operated by ProMedica, administered by Sabrina Richmond, and staffed under the clinical direction of Director of Nursing Olena Georges.

The physical layout reflects the memory care focus directly. Secure walking loops and enclosed courtyards give residents safe outdoor access. Open kitchens and dedicated dining rooms are built into the community’s design. Nursing staff and 24-hour coverage are in place, with medication support included. Rehabilitation services and respite care are available, and structured programming runs every day of the week. Mobility assistance is part of the care model. Pets are not allowed.

As a recently opened ProMedica community, Arden Courts – Wilmington brings a purpose-built memory care environment to the Wilmington market: secured outdoor spaces, consistent daily programming, and round-the-clock staffing in a community designed from the ground up for residents with cognitive conditions. Families looking specifically for memory care or short-term respite placement in the Wilmington area will find the core infrastructure in place.

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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.

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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.

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