Page 5 of Best Nursing Homes in Delaware

Westminster Village in Dover is a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Dover, Delaware, set on 27 acres about 2.7 miles from the city center. It offers a full continuum of care on one campus, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and rehabilitation. That range is its defining feature: a resident can move between levels of support as needs change without leaving the community or the people around them. The community serves adults aged 55 and older and is managed by Executive Director Wendy Nerad.

Daily life is organized around the Thrive Wellness program, a resident-driven approach built on six dimensions of wellness. In practice that shows up as fitness classes, wellness programming, dining options, and time spent in the community’s gardens. Transportation services and on-site fitness and recreation round out the offering, and pets are welcome.

Housing is arranged in single-story buildings, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom options ranging from 550 to 1,130 square feet. The floor-plan range gives couples and singles room to choose a layout that fits how they actually live.

The campus sits in a residential part of Dover that scores 31 out of 100 for walkability, so a few errands may be reachable on foot while most trips will involve a short drive or the community’s transportation. For families weighing a continuum-of-care setting, an in-person visit is a good way to see how the wellness programming and shared spaces feel day to day.

Overview of Cardia Healthcare Broadmeadow

Cadia Rehabilitation Broadmeadow operates a 120-bed skilled nursing facility on South Broad Street in Middletown, Delaware. The campus supports short-term post-hospital therapy and long-term residential care, covering specialties like hospice, memory care, palliative services, and temporary respite stays. On-site clinical programs include respiratory therapy, transitioning services, and daily dialysis options.

Weekend care schedules average 3 hours and 25 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day. This time includes 48 minutes from registered nurses, 45 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 2 hours and 11 minutes from nurse aides. Physical therapy routines average 8 minutes daily per resident.

The Middletown neighborhood has a walkability score of 46 out of 100, which means the layout is somewhat car-dependent and most routine errands will require a vehicle. Accommodations feature semi-private rooms alongside communal therapy gyms and dining halls.

Interested individuals looking for local rehabilitation services or long-term nursing care can reach out to the administrative office at Cadia Rehabilitation Broadmeadow directly to check current bed openings or ask about Medicaid eligibility pathways.

Middletown, Delaware is home to Weston Senior Living at Highfield, a senior campus that covers a lot of ground, literally and in terms of care. Set on about ten acres, the property runs nursing home, assisted living, independent living, residential care, and skilled nursing services all under one roof. Here, a 60-bed residential care wing sits alongside a 19-bed skilled nursing unit, so a resident’s care level can shift without a moving truck involved. The area itself is only somewhat walkable (Walk Score 46), so you’ll want a car for most errands, though a handful of things might be in walking distance.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all available, and behavioral health support runs seven days a week, not just weekdays. IV management and wound care happen on-site too, which is the kind of detail that matters more than it sounds like it should when a resident’s needs get more complicated than daily assistance. The residential care wing offers private rooms with private baths, built around a shared country kitchen setup. The skilled nursing unit is structured for residents who need steadier, more hands-on oversight.

Housing here spans one- and two-bedroom apartments and standalone cottages, recently renovated, each with a full kitchen: dishwasher, granite counters, a built-in breakfast bar, stainless appliances. Sliding glass doors open onto a private patio in each cottage. Bathrooms are fitted with grab bars and walk-in showers throughout, and an emergency call system covers the property, both quiet, practical choices that reduce fall risk without making a space feel clinical.

There’s also a religious and community dimension: a Campus Ministry program, organized volunteer opportunities, and regular religious services, coordinated alongside a dedicated health care team. Residency starts at age 55. This is a campus built for families who aren’t sure exactly what level of care they’ll need yet, or who expect that need to change. One address can carry a resident from an independent cottage to skilled nursing without starting the search over.