Best Memory Care in Newark, DE

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 memory care providers in Newark, 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 Newark, DE. 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: 110The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Newark, DE. 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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.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. 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 Vero in Newark-
MC
AL
IL
Newark
136Yes 57 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNicole SokolwskaJessica Kuhl
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
The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge and Place-
MC
AL
IL
Newark
52Yes 67 StudioRegina Romano - EdHesdie Josias
The Vero at Newark-
MC
AL
RC
Newark
136No 45 -Nicole SokolwskaJessica Kuhl
Paramount Senior Living at Newark-
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
RC
SNF
Newark
132Yes 16 -Josephine BowserMaria Phillips
Churchman VillageC-
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Newark
101
Facility 101
DE AVG
Rank #24 / 42
Yes
37
Facility 37
DE AVG
Rank #24 / 44
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every DE community we track that reports that metric, not just the 6 analyzed for Newark. See how we rank facilities

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 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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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 The Vero at Newark

The Vero at Newark offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Newark, DE. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Care needs can change over time. With assisted living and memory care on the same campus, The Vero at Newark may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow because changing care levels can be handled without leaving the community. The community has 136 beds. A Walk Score of 45 out of 100 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Nicole Sokolwska serves as the administrator.

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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 Churchman Village

Offering skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and specialized care across multiple service lines, Churchman Village is a 101-bed nursing home in Newark, Delaware. It welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families flexible coverage routes. The facility specializes in post-operative, post-illness, and post-injury rehabilitation, alongside memory care for occupants with dementia and palliative and hospice services for those approaching end-of-life care.

Staffing support is central to Churchman Village’s model. Daily nursing care totals 3 hours 43 minutes per resident, with registered nurses spending 42 minutes per day, nurse aides 2 hours 4 minutes, and LPNs/LVNs contributing 57 minutes. This diligent support is complemented by on-site physical therapy to aid recovery and mobility. The home maintains an on-site gym equipped with ultrasound and diathermy, letting residents pursue customized rehabilitation plans without leaving the building. Beyond clinical care, Churchman Village maintains cutting-edge security systems and organizes social activities and events to promote connection and engagement. The three-story building has strong local demand running at 89.6 percent occupancy. Its Newark location is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood where some nearby services are reachable on foot, though most visits involve a short drive. The average stay of 73 days reflects a population mixing short-term post-acute occupants with those on longer rehabilitation stays.

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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 Newark, DE

What is the average cost of memory care in Newark, DE?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Newark, DE is approximately $5,250. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Newark, DE?

Memory care in Newark, DE typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Newark, DE?

Memory care communities in Newark, DE typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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 6 memory care communities in Newark, DE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.