Assisted Living Communities in Wilmington, Delaware
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Wilmington, DE below include 167 Assisted Living facilities with 1531 reviews. On average in Wilmington, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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"I had an in-person tour of Simpson Meadows. I like the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, and the general layout of the living apartment. They showed me the dining area...."
"My father likes Harlee Manor, the people, the therapy, and his apartment, and the family atmosphere that's there. The staff in the rehab section is very good and very attentive. A lot of people come in for music and horticulture, which he's intereste..."
"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..."
"My mom is staying at Devon Senior Living, and she loves it. She's ninety-two, she has a nice room, she loves the food, and she thinks the people there are really nice. It's very lucky that it's close to where we live, too -- less than two miles away...."
"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!..."
"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..."
"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..."
"My grandfather was there for rehab for almost 3 weeks. It was perfect. The care was great. The food was great and the therapy was great! Thank you, Dunwoody staff!..."
"We're looking at starting with a respite period with Highgate at Paoli Pointe. They were very flexible in the length of time, and you pay by the day, from 3 days up to 1 month. It's very easy to use if you need to get away for one or two weeks. The f..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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 ..."
"Daylesford Crossing seemed new and clean. The rooms were nice. They had an activity room and a library. The dining area was very nice and looked like a restaurant. I did not have a meal, but they showed us the menu, and there was a lot of variety. Th..."
"Golden Living Center is a wonderful facility. My mom loves it there. The rooms are set up like a dorm, there are 3 other residents with her in the room, but it's bigger than my living room. She has enough space, a bed, a 24-hour nursing set and it's ..."
"My grandmother had been discharged from other nursing facility with only two days notice. Not to mention she is 94 years old and not well. Most Nursing Facilitys have a waiting list and no availability. My friend who is a nurse practitioner recommen..."
"Shannon in guest services has helped our family out by showing us around and getting things we need here at Westgate. She’s helped me as a patient and my family. We are all very happy that there is room for me here. We appreciate her and the facility..."
"My aunt was a resident here for short term care and then moved to long term. She ended up signing up for hospice and the nurses and social work staff were exceptionally supportive. Administration is involved and knows the residents and families. I..."
"My husband is at Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center and they have been very good so far. They're notifying us of every change and everything, and so they're very informative. They keep you updated on what's going on there, and that's very helpful...."
"I'm very satisfied with the staff and services of Renaissance Healthcare and Rehab. My father has been there for about two weeks now. It's very clean and the rooms are bright. He likes it and he doesn't have any complaints at all. He thinks that the ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Wilmington, DE and Nearby Cities
Hockessin
$5,966
Newark
$4,883
Wilmington
$4,529
Media
$4,273
West Chester
$4,250
US
$4,000
Kennett Square
$3,700
Chester
$3,090
Paying for Assisted Living in Wilmington
Assisted Living costs in Wilmington start around $4,529 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Wilmington and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wilmington
Delaware offers a state Medicaid waiver to help cover the costs of assisted living. People who receive Social Security Income (SSI) may be eligible for a state supplement toward room and board.
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:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living,
visit our Assisted Living in Delaware page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Wilmington
Wilmington and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Wilmington, please visit our Assisted Living in Delaware page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wilmington
Wilmington-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.
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Review of Ingleside Assisted Living LLC
Ingleside Homes Assisted Living LLC has a single full room, a room with double, and studios. They are clean and nice. If it wasn't nice, I would not be putting my mother in a place like that. They...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington
My dad stayed at Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington for respite care. It was an excellent facility. He loved it there. The staff members were all very open, helpful, and caring. The facility was...
Provider response
Hi Melissa, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Wilmington and the dedicated care givers and team members. We are passionate about our community and always enjoy hearing...
Milton & Hattie Kutz Home was more homey and seemed more comfortable. It had much prettier grounds and a quieter setting. They spent less time on the sales side of things. They were just telling us...