Best Memory Care in Wilmington, DE

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care providers in Wilmington, 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. 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.
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.
Sunrise of Wilmington
MC
AL
HOS
Wilmington
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 99
Rank #28 / 45
Yes
23
Facility 23
DE AVG 42
Rank #39 / 50
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-Marquiest Ponzo -InterimChrystal Johnston - Interim
Cardia Healthcare Silverside
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Wilmington
128
Facility 128
DE AVG 99
Rank #13 / 45
No
29
Facility 29
DE AVG 42
Rank #35 / 50
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Nichole NolanChannel Etty
Kutz Senior Living Campus
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
90
Facility 90
DE AVG 99
Rank #28 / 45
Yes
41
Facility 41
DE AVG 42
Rank #23 / 50
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Felisha Marcus Alderson- EdTylena Kelly
The Lorelton
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Wilmington (The Flats)
99
Facility 99
DE AVG 99
Rank #24 / 45
Yes
84
Facility 84
DE AVG 42
Rank #2 / 50
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-David Parkinson - EdJocelyn Dill
Rockland Place
MC
AL
Wilmington
104
Facility 104
DE AVG 99
Rank #20 / 45
Yes
30
Facility 30
DE AVG 42
Rank #34 / 50
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / Shared Rooms-Paul C TaylorKimberly Luces
Highgate at Paoli Pointe
MC
IL
RC
Paoli
124Yes 53 Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+Frances Poulson-
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
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
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

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Overview of Sunrise of Wilmington

Sunrise of Wilmington is the city’s premier senior assisted living and memory care facility. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Wilmington offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

Residential living includes services and amenities, such as recreational assisted living activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, respite stays, and specialized memory care therapy services.

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Overview of Cardia Healthcare Silverside

Tucked in the picturesque Pike Creek Valley is Cardia Healthcare, a two-story house that serves as a haven for those in need of care and rehabilitation. The rehabilitation suites here are private and semi-private, offering a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere for residents to recover and heal. With advanced therapeutic technologies tailored to individual needs, they also offer extensive respiratory care in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
At Cardia Healthcare, they value the importance of family and visitors, which is why they provide ample parking and a spacious outdoor setting. The team of professionals here boasts expertise and the highest quality of nursing and rehabilitation care. They prioritize helping residents transition smoothly and regain their maximum level of functioning to enable them to return home as soon as possible. Dialysis services are also available, making Cardia Healthcare a comprehensive care center.

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Overview of Kutz Senior Living Campus

Kutz Senior Living Campus is an exceptional senior living community located in Wilmington, DE, providing assisted living and memory care services, as well as skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Committed in providing top-quality care, they offer studio-style apartments, to one-to-two bedroom unit accommodations for residents to feel at home in. They are also provided a pendant alert system for immediate staff attention and assistance. The residences at Kutz Senior Living Campus are all managed by certified and licensed professionals, ensuring that residents are giving proper assistance and care regularly, and when they need it most. This includes 24/7 availability of staff for care, medication management assistance, and assistance with daily living activities, and companionship.

Kutz also offers a rich array of non-medical services and amenities aimed to enhance the residents’ daily life. This includes three freshly prepared meals and snacks, access to a full service beauty salon and barber shop, access to a well-stocked library, and professional fitness classes to stay in shape. They also offer dermatology, podiatry and dental services, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, for residents who require them.

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Overview of The Lorelton

The Lorelton is a newly established 99-bed assisted living community in Wilmington’s Flats neighborhood. It offers a blend of studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments in a two-story building. Since opening, it has made itself available for residents seeking assisted living and those needing memory care, respite care, or end-of-life hospice services, broadening its reach to families with varying care needs in one place.

The home is managed by administrator David Parkinson and nursing director Jocelyn Dill. The community at 2200 W 4th Street sits in a highly walkable area with a Walk Score of 84. It means most errands, nearby essentials, and daily activities are within easy reach. This walkability can be a significant upside for visiting family members and residents. With a one-year track record, The Lorelton is still building its reputation and community presence. Occupants have the flexibility to choose their living space depending on their needs, from independent studio apartments to larger two-bedroom options for those wanting a companion or family member nearby.

For families checking out choices in Wilmington, The Lorelton represents a newer community with multiple care levels in one location, which can simplify transitions if care needs change.

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Overview of Rockland Place

Rockland Place is an assisted living and memory care community at 1519 Rockland Rd in Wilmington, Delaware. It’s part of the Watermark Retirement Community network, a multi-community senior living group. The home sits roughly 3.7 miles from downtown Wilmington and about three-quarters of a mile from a nearby hospital, keeping medical care easily reachable for residents and visiting family. It’s housed in a three-story building with 104 beds, offering studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and shared room options. That array gives families a choice between more private and more shared living arrangements in the same community.

Assisted living and memory care are offered on site. Personalized care consists of daily health checks and medication management for occupants on short-term and long-term stays. Scheduled local transportation is attainable upon request, and residents receive an activities calendar comprising classes, outings, and other events. The home also offers beauty services, housekeeping, and exercise programs as part of daily life. Rockland Place is led by administrator Paul C Taylor, with Kimberly Luces serving as nursing director. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, meaning it’s somewhat walkable. While most errands need transportation, some nearby services are reachable on foot.-

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Overview of Highgate at Paoli Pointe

Highgate at Paoli Pointe offers independent living, memory care, and respite care in Paoli, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay that can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting.

The community has 124 beds. Private rooms give one resident a room of their own, while semi-private rooms are shared accommodations. The starting price is $5,425 per month, giving families a monthly baseline for budgeting. Highgate at Paoli Pointe is operated by 600 Paoli Pointe Drive Operations.

A Walk Score of 53 makes the area somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet in the community. Excursions provide opportunities for residents to participate in outings, while beauty salon and barber services provide personal grooming on site. Maintenance-free living means residents do not handle routine home maintenance themselves.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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Memory Care in Wilmington at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Wilmington, 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: 91The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wilmington, DE. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Wilmington, DE

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

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

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

Memory care in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, DE?

Memory care communities in Wilmington, 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 15 memory care communities in Wilmington, DE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.