Page 6 of Best Senior Care in Delaware

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 106 senior care communities in DE using DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in DE
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106 homes
Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Delaware. 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: 101The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Delaware. 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.

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. SC (Senior Care):
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.
Harmony at Kent
SC
AL
IL
MC
Dover
115Yes 33 -Rebecca Thomas - EdLatoya Deal
Paramount Senior Living at Newark
SC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Newark
132Yes 16 -Josephine BowserMaria Phillips
Delaware Veterans Home
SC
NH
SNF
Milford
144
Facility 144
DE AVG
Rank #10 / 42
No
3
Facility 3
DE AVG
Rank #43 / 44
-Sandy AmakerBrandi Cunningham
Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Delmar
109
Facility 109
DE AVG
Rank #20 / 42
No
52
Facility 52
DE AVG
Rank #11 / 44
-Tonya BurtonDeborah Benton
Shipley Living
SC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
17
Facility 17
DE AVG
Rank #42 / 42
Yes
13
Facility 13
DE AVG
Rank #37 / 44
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedChanel Dale LateefMichael Asika
Courtland Manor
SC
AL
MC
NH
Dover
85
Facility 85
DE AVG
Rank #30 / 42
No
54
Facility 54
DE AVG
Rank #10 / 44
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms--
Newark Manor Nursing Home
SC
NH
Newark (Nottingham Manor)
67
Facility 67
DE AVG
Rank #33 / 42
No
44
Facility 44
DE AVG
Rank #18 / 44
-David BoyerTiffany Hodgdon
Peach Tree Health Group, LLC
SC
AL
Harbeson (Milton)
96No 25 -Peter Von MechowValentino Johnson
Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Smyrna
151
Facility 151
DE AVG
Rank #7 / 42
No
24
Facility 24
DE AVG
Rank #34 / 44
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Arden Courts of Wilmington
SC
MC
NH
RC
Wilmington
56No 29 -Sabrina RichmondOlena Georges

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Overview of Harmony at Kent

Harmony at Kent offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Dover, DE. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and Harmony at Kent may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because multiple care levels are available on one campus.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Residents can use on-site physical and occupational therapy, so rehabilitation does not require arranging transportation elsewhere. Restaurant-style dining, a movie theater, bistro, library, game room, walking path, and a full calendar of social events give residents places to eat, pursue activities, and spend time outdoors, while transportation to routine health appointments helps with those scheduled trips.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community. Harmony at Kent has 115 beds. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives. The administrator is Rebecca Thomas - Ed.

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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.

Contact Paramount Senior Living at Newark

Overview of Delaware Veterans Home

A community where patriotism and Delaware lifestyle meet, the Delaware Veterans Home encourages its veterans to find a new meaning of a quiet and peaceful way of life. Camaraderie is located in the atmosphere of the community and is found in how management and staff honor the retirement home. Seniors are ensured to maintain an active and enjoyable lifestyle in a restful new home.

In a nursing care home for veterans, residents are given fully-furnished bedrooms to enjoy leisure and spiritual activities, specialized programs, and healthy, delicious meals available. Its skilled nursing services include rehabilitative therapies– speech, occupational, and physical. A pathologist is available on-site.

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Overview of Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing in Delmar, NY, with licensed nursing care available around the clock. Short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care support people recovering from an illness or injury, as well as those who need ongoing nursing support.

This combination is a good fit for someone whose needs range from temporary rehabilitation to continued nursing care. The center has 109 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity.

Rehabilitation services provide structured recovery support, while the salon offers an on-site option for hair and personal grooming appointments. Medicaid is accepted, which can help eligible residents use that coverage toward their care. Tonya Burton serves as the administrator.

Contact Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Shipley Living

2723 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
Overview of Shipley Living

Shipley Living offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Wilmington, DE. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With 17 beds, Shipley Living is a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can become familiar with one another. The range of care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing continued care within the community rather than requiring a move elsewhere. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options include a single private space as well as layouts that can accommodate a couple or companion.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them at the community, and Chanel Dale Lateef serves as the administrator.

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Courtland Manor

889 S Little Creek Rd #4721, Dover, DE 19901
Overview of Courtland Manor

Courtland Manor is a dedicated memory care community in Dover, DE, that offers specialized care for those with memory loss. The community’s nurturing and home-like environment ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. With 24-hour care, household services, and nutritious meals, residents experience worry-free living. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and memory-enhancing activities ensure residents can stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest comfortably, as spacious rooms and accessible amenities are available. With its peaceful setting in the serene residential area of Dover, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Delaware, this memory care community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.

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Overview of Newark Manor Nursing Home

At Newark Manor, residents can expect a home-like atmosphere with top-notch care and maximum comfort. From skilled nursing care to homestyle meals, laundry service, cleaning, incontinence and medical supplies, and more, Newark Manor strives to provide the best for their residents. With a long history of caring, Newark Manor understands the intricacies of aging and how to make it easier for everyone. As a smaller facility, they are grounded and more aware of their residents’ conditions and needs.
Beyond basic necessities, Newark Manor offers plenty of fun activities for residents to enjoy such as frisbee, tours, happy hour, bingo, and much more. Their therapy staff is equipped with physical, speech, and occupational therapists, making it a handicap-friendly facility. At Newark Manor, quality care meets comfort, and they are committed to ensuring their residents’ well-being is their top priority.

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Overview of Peach Tree Health Group

Focused on rehabilitation services and structured daytime support through day habilitation programming, Peach Tree Health Group is a 96-bed residential community. It’s designed around a model that gathers residents through shared spaces and activities while maintaining private, accessible accommodations for those needing active therapeutic services and care. Living spaces have apartment-style and dorm-style rooms, allowing flexibility depending on residents’ preferences and needs. Each room has a private bathroom and is wheelchair-accessible, with showers built for safe, independent, or assisted bathing. Residents also have kitchenettes in their rooms, giving them the option to prepare light meals or keep beverages and snacks nearby. This mix of accessibility and personal space makes the home workable for people with varying mobility and independence levels.

The heart of daily life at the facility is the Great Room, where residents come together for family-style meals. This dining approach, eating together and not alone, creates a social, community-centered ambiance. Family-style service also tends to promote conversation and connection across the day. Beyond the dining area, the community includes comfortable common spaces where residents can sit, socialize, and spend time together. An enclosed porch is for additional gathering and outdoor access without weather worries. Meanwhile, practical amenities bolster daily functioning. Two laundry rooms exist on-site, lessening the burden of laundry management for residents and families. The wheelchair-accessible design throughout the spaces, combined with the kitchenettes and private bathrooms, implies that accessibility is not a luxury but a necessity for lots of residents. From a location standpoint, the facility rates 25 on the Walk Score scale, meaning some nearby services and destinations may be within walking distance, but most trips and errands demand transportation. Families and residents should then plan for a car-dependent setting, though a few conveniences may be accessed on foot. Peach Tree Health Group’s emphasis on rehabilitation services and day habilitation shows a community structured around active therapeutic and developmental support instead of purely custodial care. Such a focus shapes the environment. Residents are anticipated to join meaningful activities and programming as part of their daily experience.

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Overview of Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center

Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center offers nursing home and nursing care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Smyrna, DE. Nursing and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Hospice and palliative care address comfort and symptom needs, and respite care provides a short-term stay.

The home has 151 beds, a size that accommodates more residents and staff and usually supports more programming than a smaller community. Occupancy is 91%, meaning most of the beds are currently filled.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 43 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Pinnacle accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare covers 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 paying directly. Respite care may be a good fit for a family caregiver who needs short-term support while traveling or recovering.

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Overview of Arden Courts of Wilmington

Arden Courts is a memory care community that provides exceptional care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need one may have with compassion and dignity.  Arden Courts maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment. 
Services are focused on the cognitive health and overall wellness of its residents– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, and physical therapy available; as well as reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.

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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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