CARING STARS WINNER
1221 Lodge Lane, Wilmington, DE 19809
4.1
(9 reviews)
Our mom was there for a short time great care...
$4,800
Located near White Clay Creek and home of the University of Delaware, Newark features 5 assisted living communities. The surrounding area also contributes 106 facilities, providing seniors with...
This guide features 1188 reviews reviews of Newark's assisted living settings, offering multiple viewpoints on resident experiences. Communities score an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
CARING STARS WINNER
1221 Lodge Lane, Wilmington, DE 19809
4.1
(9 reviews)
Our mom was there for a short time great care...
$4,800
CARING STARS WINNER
1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
4.0
(23 reviews)
Rooms are amble. Current staff is excellent with communication. My mother is pleased with the activities and reports the food to be excellent. There is transportation provided for medical appts and shopping...
$3,200
101 Plaza Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335
4.0
(12 reviews)
I toured Simpson Meadows Retirement Community. It's just really well-kept. It's nicely appointed. The people were wonderful. It's like one-stop shopping. They have a general practitioner, a podiatrist, and a dentist. They do phlebotomy work, x-rays, ...
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2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA 19390
4.0
(4 reviews)
Jenner's Pond is off-the-chart beautiful. It is a five-plus. The rooms are spacious. They have cottages if you want to live independently. They also have apartments (efficiency, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom). The 2-bedroom apartments are very large. The pl...
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1420 N. Franklin street, Wilmington, DE 19806
4.0
(4 reviews)
I have been to Lutheran Towers II and filled in an application. They would go by your income. They're more structured. They have just been renovated, so it looks a little better. They're more disciplined. You can tell the difference in the living sit...
$3,600
1695 LENAPE ROAD, West Chester, PA 19382
4.0
(1 reviews)
The place is nice, however it is a little run down (Pocopson). The food is alright; I have eaten there before with my Grandfather. The staff are very nice people and are friendly with the residents. However, it has a weird smell to the place and the ...
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2391 Old Field Point Road, Elkton, MD 21921
4.0
(7 reviews)
After hearing great things about Caraway, and visiting another resident there many times, when it was time, we placed my mother-in-law in their care. We were very pleased with the care she received. Her room was large, as was her bathroom. There was...
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407 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
3.9
(14 reviews)
The rooms at Foulk Manor South were clean and adequate. They had arts and crafts, a lot of outings, music, and entertainment. The staff was very pleasant and greeted and introduced themselves. Their food menu was adequate. They had a big schedule of ...
$4,260
CARING STARS WINNER
200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, PA 19342
3.8
(39 reviews)
I liked Maris Grove. I have no complaints about it. It was just too far out. I have my children here in the city and they don't want me to go that far out. It was nice. The food was most delicious. They have the amenities, except for cutting young gr...
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700 N. Franklin St., West Chester, PA 19380
3.7
(19 reviews)
I have been accepted at Barclay Friends. The tour was very nice. Lori, the director, was very open and very helpful. I went back a second time so that I could see a one-bedroom apartment, and a resident was willing to let me come in and see it. It wa...
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242 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
3.6
(25 reviews)
I loved Glen Mills Senior Living. I was very impressed. I said, "Oh, my goodness, this looks like a little summer home." It's a very beautiful place and well-kept. The person who showed me around was excellent. He was fantastic. He took the time to s...
$2,870
7 East Locust Street, Oxford, PA 19363
3.6
(15 reviews)
Both Mom and Dad have been residents at Ware for several years in the Skilled Nursing unit and assisted living side (Dad)! The love and care provided by the staff is amazing! I’m so happy they are cared for and treated with dignity and respect!...
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1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
3.5
(22 reviews)
I went to Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community. They have several units with different-sized living rooms. They have a larger living room, which is what I was looking at. It's a 22-foot living room. They have one and two-bedroom apartments, a...
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3180 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344
3.5
(8 reviews)
Heatherwood Retirement Community is very clean and well decorated. My mother's room is very clean; they just put in new carpets and painted it. It's immaculate, beautiful, and very spacious. The staff and the services could not be nicer. This time of...
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1201 N. Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
3.5
(4 reviews)
I liked Lutheran. The bedroom that the staff showed me was fully furnished. They have a beauty shop, a kitchen, and a laundromat. You can eat in your room or you can eat in the dining room. They take the residents shopping and they take them to diffe...
$495
3120 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344
3.4
(9 reviews)
My mom moved into Hickory House Nursing Home. She's been there for a few days now. The staff is very helpful and considerate. The place is very nice. I got one picture of my mom outside their beautiful garden. It's all on one floor. The dining room t...
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1194 NAAMANS CREEK ROAD, Boothwyn, PA 19060
3.3
(6 reviews)
The staff at the manor is very considerate of my husband, they make sure he is well taken care of. They often bring him to the visitors lounge, so he is not alone in a room all day. I was surprised by the food, it is very good. Physicals Therapy is...
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4800 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
3.3
(3 reviews)
My brother-in-law's been placed in Weston Senior Living at Highfield, and it's very good. It has a very homey atmosphere, and we like it a lot. The only problem is that he is soon going to Medicaid, and they're not Medicaid approved yet. We chose it ...
$1,800
100 St. Claire Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707
3.2
(14 reviews)
My grandmother was a resident at Brackenville Center for almost 5 years before she passed away. I had the experience of her admission shortly before the transition from a Franciscan center to Genesis Health Care. I've also worked in several long te...
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200 Sycamore Dr, West Grove, PA 19390
3.1
(12 reviews)
Jenner's Pond was lovely and I had friends there, but it was too far for my family. The apartment was very nice. The staff was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and answered all my questions. The food was excellent. They have trips, people coming in ...
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Assisted Living
Mike1
4.0
Review of Juniper Village at Newark
We took a tour of Juniper Village at Newark. I didn't get a complete picture of what the memory care looked like because it was quarantined due to a COVID case. The assisted living area, which is...
Assisted Living
Delores
5.0
Review of Somerford House & Place of Newark
We toured Somerford House & Place of Newark. That was wonderful. The staff there was wonderful. It was a beautiful facility. It was great. We toured assisted living. My mom needs independent living...
Provider response
Delores, we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Somerford House & Place of Newark and were impressed by the team and community. We wish you well as you continue your search for...
Assisted Living
Marc Joseph
1.0
Review of Paramount Senior Living at Newark
Very high turnover with staffing. They also are very good at over billing.
According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, the expected monthly cost of assisted living in Newark is $6,986. Seniors here pay more than the U.S. median of $5,350 but less than the Delaware baseline rate of $7,425. In Reading, PA, older adults receive more cost-effective care at roughly $4,914 per month. However, in Lancaster, PA, fees are closer to Newark's but still lower at $6,135.
Newark, DE
$6,986
Delaware
$7,425
United States
$5,350
Reading, PA
$4,914
Allentown Area, PA
$5,274
Lancaster, PA
$6,135
York Area, PA
$4,950
The Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP-Plus) program by the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) of Delaware covers the cost of AL services for eligible seniors in Newark through a 1115 waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Delaware page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Delaware page.
Assisted living represents the most affordable residential care model in Newark at approximately $6,986 per month. The median monthly cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is $13,444. However, seniors save roughly $885 per month by hiring a home health aide or $4,386 by choosing adult day care instead of assisted living.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$6,986
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$13,444
Note: Since data for Newark is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Philadelphia Area, instead.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (302) 255-9235 | Seniors who can't resolve issues directly with the owners and managers of their assisted living facilities can contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for help. Families of residents and third parties with concerns can also register complaints. The ombudsman will investigate and pursue a resolution with the facility. There's no charge for their services, which also include educating seniors about their rights and providing information about facilities that have long-term care. |
Newark Senior Center | (302) 737-2336 | The hub for Newark's older population is Newark Senior Center, an independent nonprofit that's focused on supporting the city's elders. It's a place for friends to meet and take part in activities that can improve their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The center also provides practical assistance for those who may need extra help in the form of support groups and access to free advice. For a small fee, seniors can also share healthy, freshly prepared lunches with friends in the center's dining facility. |
VA Benefits and Health Care | (215) 842-2000 | The Wilmington Regional Office of VA Benefits and Health Care is staffed by vets who can help their comrades understand and apply for the benefits they're entitled to, including state, federal and local support. As an example, some seniors in assisted living may qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, a monthly payment to help with the residential care costs of vets and their spouses. The staff can also refer vets and their families to the nearby Wilmington VA Medical Center. |
Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau | (800) 336-9500 | Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau is a free insurance counseling service for seniors with Medicare and those looking for help to enroll. Counselors provide impartial advice and won't try to sell plans, including when they introduce private health care options. They can help seniors determine the best plans for their long-term needs, assist with their applications and challenge decisions if Medicare is denied. |
Newark-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Delaware are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Delaware page for more information about these laws.