Page 4 of Best Senior Care in Delaware

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 4h 58m 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.

Overview of Encore at Parkside

Encore at Parkside provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and independent living in Newark, DE. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving among them can avoid leaving the community or starting over socially. The home has 28 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents get to know each other. Housing includes one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and studio layouts, with a two-bedroom that can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a studio provides a single private space.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Total nurse staffing is 3h 55m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time available for each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to 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 care is funded directly. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives. Ed Burleigh serves as interim administrator.

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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Starting Price $4,610/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Meadowcrest at Middletown

Meadowcrest at Middletown offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Middletown, DE. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, giving the family a temporary care option when regular support is unavailable.

The community has 90 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A one bedroom suits a resident seeking a single living space, while a two bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, as well as a family needing short term care during a caregiver’s absence. Residents also have access to a library, patio, restaurant, private dining, salon and spa services, a wellness program, rehabilitation services, and religious services, supporting reading, dining, personal care, wellness, rehabilitation, and worship.

Compass Memory Care is also offered as a named signature program. Nathan Millman serves as the administrator of Meadowcrest at Middletown.

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$7,609/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Milford Center

Serving older adults in Milford, Delaware, Milford Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services within a 136-bed community operated by Genesis De Holdings LLC. The community is overseen by Administrator John Byrd and Director of Nursing Beth Poehouseman and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.

Rehabilitation and clinical care are central to daily operations. Moreover, physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on-site. Additional services also include wound care, pain management, dementia support, and colostomy care, along with physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical directors who contribute to residents’ care and are available on call when needed.

The community supports both short-term recovery and longer-term care needs, with residents staying an average of 125 days. Nursing services average approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes per resident each day, including care provided by registered nurses and other licensed staff. Occupancy remains around 65% across the community’s licensed beds.

Situated in a somewhat walkable part of Milford, the area offers access to a limited number of nearby destinations on foot.

Forwood Estates in Wilmington, DE, offers independent living and assisted living options. Independent living provides a private residence alongside community amenities, whereas assisted living adds personal support for daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Having both care levels under one roof allows residents to step up their assistance over time without moving to a new property.

Administrator Rawalda Alexis Goring oversees this 40-bed community, which maintains a smaller scale that encourages close interactions between staff and residents. Housing options range from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with two-bedroom floor plans accommodating couples or shared living. Household pets are welcome on site. Most daily errands outside the property require a car or arranged transportation, as indicated by a walk score of 35.

Individuals seeking adaptable senior living arrangements can contact the management staff to discuss floor plans or schedule a walk-through.

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Starting Price $4,400/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Affiliated with the Inspirit Senior Living network, Milford Place is an assisted living community in the North Shores neighborhood of Milford, Delaware, about 1.5 miles from downtown. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care, allowing residents to transition between levels of support if their needs change over time. As part of a larger senior living organization, Milford Place benefits from shared resources and operating standards.

The community is home to 85 residents. It has been serving the Milford area for about a year, making it one of the newer assisted living communities nearby. Brenda Negron serves as the administrator, while Joseph Spigone oversees clinical care as director of nursing.

Memory care is a central part of the community’s services. A dedicated memory care program is designed around the cognitive needs of residents living with memory loss, alongside the community’s assisted living services. Daily life also encourages residents to build friendships and social connections, which can help new residents feel more comfortable and engaged.

The area has a Walk Score of 18, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Families considering Milford Place may want to keep that tradeoff in mind when planning visits or outings with a loved one.

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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Starting Price $7,195/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare

Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Dover, DE, along with memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing residential support and licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious or life-limiting illness; respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family seeking temporary support.

The home has 120 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options that include coverage for eligible skilled care, Medicaid support, or direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 4h 32m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on staffing time per resident. Sally Miller serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 32 / 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Residents can dine on chef inspired nutritious entrees made with fresh and seasonal ingredients, and spacious outdoor seating provides a place to sit outside. Rehabilitation services and a rehabilitation program are available for residents receiving rehabilitation care.

Newark Manor Nursing Home provides nursing home care in Newark, DE. Nursing home care gives residents ongoing nursing support and assistance with daily needs in a residential setting, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs regular support with care and daily activities. There are 67 beds, and David Boyer serves as the administrator.