Best Nursing Homes in Delaware

Known as The First State, Delaware is home to stunning coastal areas, historical landmarks, and cultural attractions that foster fun and recreation. It’s a desirable retirement destination with its tax benefits and relatively affordable cost of living than other states. The state is also home to several nursing homes that provide extensive care services to retirees at an average cost of $11,133 for a semi-private room and $11,893 for a private room. Here, residents enjoy their life in peace while being surrounded by relaxing natural beauty and exciting community events.

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The Center at Eden Hill
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Dover
80
No
-
48
-
-
$23,986,920.00
$5,755,399.00
24%
72.70
5/5
4.5410
5/5
5/5
5/5
-
21
-
+4%
-2%
+11%
89.3%
Kutz Senior Living Campus
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Wilmington
150
Yes
-
41
BACHER, DAVID
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$16,134,563.00
$6,923,848.00
42.9%
73.90
1/5
5.2132
1/5
4/5
2/5
2
59
4
-100%
+12%
+2%
82.7%
Willowbrooke Court at Country House
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Wilmington
48
No
-
4
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
$26,878,093.00
$7,798,807.00
29%
3.60
5/5
4.7422
5/5
5/5
5/5
-
6
-
+35%
+2%
-15%
68.5%
Complete Care at Brackenville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Hockessin
104
No
-
6
-
-
$15,945,781.00
$4,203,602.00
26.4%
97.10
5/5
3.5348
4/5
3/5
5/5
1
40
2
-16%
-24%
+15%
92.7%
Lodge Lane Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Wilmington
60
Yes
-
19
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Complete Care at Silver Lake
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Dover
120
No
A+
7
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
$16,498,363.00
$5,079,672.00
30.8%
114.40
4/5
4.2569
3/5
4/5
5/5
2
30
2
+1%
-9%
+16%
93.8%
Foulk Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Wilmington
90
Yes
-
33
JOHNSON, LESLIE
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$8,623,964.00
$6,208,742.00
72%
43.20
5/5
4.6646
4/5
5/5
5/5
2
19
1
+21%
0%
+15%
92.5%
Cokesbury Village
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Hockessin
49
Yes
A+
12
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
$29,826,739.00
$8,426,634.00
28.3%
3.00
5/5
4.7213
4/5
5/5
5/5
-
-
-
-
+1%
-29%
57.1%
Millcroft Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Newark
136
No
-
35
BROWN, KRISTOPHER
Studio / Alcove
$14,596,144.00
$7,798,584.00
53.4%
87.60
5/5
5.0956
3/5
5/5
5/5
1
39
2
-17%
+9%
-11%
72.1%
Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Dover
120
No
-
32
SCHAFER, ERIC
-
$22,227,281.00
$5,816,629.00
26.2%
104.50
3/5
4.2401
3/5
4/5
4/5
1
36
1
-28%
-9%
+10%
88.9%
Shipley Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Wilmington
97
Yes
-
13
BALLAS, TIMOTHY
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$10,798,024.00
$4,729,339.00
43.8%
61.10
3/5
4.0699
2/5
4/5
5/5
2
60
2
-13%
-13%
-13%
70.5%
Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Wilmington
150
No
-
77
MASTER DELAWARE SNF MANAGEMENT, LP
-
$15,675,310.00
$8,300,041.00
52.9%
136.20
3/5
3.8292
2/5
4/5
5/5
1
21
1
-24%
-18%
+1%
81.5%
Westminster Village In Dover
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Dover
-
Yes
-
31
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Courtland Manor
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Dover
77
No
-
54
SCHURMAN, DANIEL
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
-
-
-
70.90
2/5
4.5989
2/5
4/5
4/5
2
38
1
-61%
-1%
+1%
81.7%
Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Wilmington
169
No
-
25
CORAL SPRINGS LLC
-
$46,850,783.00
$7,209,689.00
15.4%
149.60
2/5
3.7261
1/5
2/5
5/5
3
59
4
-9%
-20%
+12%
90.2%
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Country Rest Home

12046 Sunset Ln, Greenwood, DE 19950

Get to know a remarkable senior living community in a peaceful neighborhood of Greenwood, DE. The Country Rest Home is a privately owned community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This community is a licensed Intermediate Care Facility by the State of Delaware and is dedicated to offering a Christian perspective to senior care. With its trained and hardworking team, the community provides round-the-clock services to its residents ranging from minimal assistance to total care. Short-term stays from 1-30 days for respite care services and dementia care programs are also available.

This community is known for its top-tier amenities and other services including delectable and healthy meals approved by a registered dietitian, regular laundry services, an on-site beauty shop, a complete pharmacy service, and laboratory and x-ray services. Participate in diverse social activities coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful living experience with the Country Rest Home.

Overview of Country Rest Home

Get to know a remarkable senior living community in a peaceful neighborhood of Greenwood, DE. The Country Rest Home is a privately owned community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This community is a licensed Intermediate Care Facility by the State of Delaware and is dedicated to offering a Christian perspective to senior care. With its trained and hardworking team, the community provides round-the-clock services to its residents ranging from minimal assistance to total care. Short-term stays from 1-30 days for respite care services and dementia care programs are also available.

This community is known for its top-tier amenities and other services including delectable and healthy meals approved by a registered dietitian, regular laundry services, an on-site beauty shop, a complete pharmacy service, and laboratory and x-ray services. Participate in diverse social activities coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful living experience with the Country Rest Home.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Type of Care Available

Nursing Home Memory Care Hospice Care Assisted Living

At Always Best Care in Hockessin, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided and a welcoming approach. The home-like environment of the community heeds a family-like treatment for residents. As its name suggests, the retirement home strives to promote an engaging social life for the seniors to receive the most appropriate standard of senior care services in a tightly-knit community.

Community services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, nutritious meal plans, and specialized programs.

Overview of Always Best Care Senior Services – Wilmington

At Always Best Care in Hockessin, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided and a welcoming approach. The home-like environment of the community heeds a family-like treatment for residents. As its name suggests, the retirement home strives to promote an engaging social life for the seniors to receive the most appropriate standard of senior care services in a tightly-knit community.

Community services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, nutritious meal plans, and specialized programs.

Type of Care Available

Skilled Nursing Respite Care Home Care
Contact Always Best Care Senior Services – Wilmington

Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation, ideally situated in Foulk Road in Wilmington, DE, is an exceptional community offering high-quality long-term care for the elderly, including skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. With an expert and compassionate team, the community provides personalized care in a welcoming setting, ensuring the immediate needs and interests of its residents are met.

As a top-rated nursing home for seniors, the community is dedicated to catering to those lives that have been remarkably altered by accidents or illnesses as well as other individuals who need specialized recovery services. Furthermore, the community offers top-tier amenities and services including chef-prepared meals based on dietary needs and support services provided by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a secure and wondrous living experience with Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Overview of Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation, ideally situated in Foulk Road in Wilmington, DE, is an exceptional community offering high-quality long-term care for the elderly, including skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. With an expert and compassionate team, the community provides personalized care in a welcoming setting, ensuring the immediate needs and interests of its residents are met.

As a top-rated nursing home for seniors, the community is dedicated to catering to those lives that have been remarkably altered by accidents or illnesses as well as other individuals who need specialized recovery services. Furthermore, the community offers top-tier amenities and services including chef-prepared meals based on dietary needs and support services provided by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a secure and wondrous living experience with Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation.

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Total Residents: 138

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews