Located near White Clay Creek and home of the University of Delaware, Newark features 5 assisted living communities. The surrounding area also contributes 20 facilities, providing seniors with additional care options. Assisted living residents in Newark pay around $6,986 per month, making the city's facilities more affordable than the Delaware median but costlier than the national baseline rate.
This guide features 490 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
200 East Village Rd., Newark, DE 19713
4.1
(39 reviews)
"We toured Paramount Senior Living at Newark and that was a very nice facility. The staff was wonderful. They were very helpful, very professional, and very friendly. They went out of their way to show us around and all of that. They were beautiful fa..."
$3,500
255 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711
4.0
(30 reviews)
"We toured Millcroft Living. It was excellent. The staff was excellent. They were very spacious. They were very luxurious, but we couldn't afford them, so we moved on. They had a lot of activities for the elders. They showed us around. They had a litt..."
$3,775
PROMOTION!
924 Barksdale Road, Newark, DE 19711
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Juniper Village at Newark. I liked the rooms because they were nice, big, and spacious, and they allowed dogs. The bathroom was handicapped-accessible, so it was very big, and I wouldn't have to climb over a tub. The staff was friendly and n..."
$4,390
2530 Old County Rd, Newark, DE 19702
Located in historic Newark, Delaware, Harmony at Glasgow is a beautiful and spacious senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and secured memory care neighborhoods. Our thoughtfully designed community features a selection of modern apartment choices, engaging amenities, welcoming garden patios, restaurant-style dining, meaningful activities, and a full calendar of social events. While our living areas are stunning, what makes Harmony at Glasgow a wonderful place to live is the family-like environment shared between our residents, and care team. At Harmony at Glasgow, our varied and expertly designed floorplans fit any lifestyle. We embrace pets as part of our family-friendly atmosphere. It's just a part of what makes living here such a distinct pleasure – our people truly elevate the every day at our senior living community. Our family proudly serves yours, whether our team is tending to the laundry, leading a fitness class, or organizing an outing to Dover International Speedway. Our community is enhanced by thoughtful amenities such as a movie theater, bistro, library, game room and beautiful grounds with a walking path. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Delaware Division of Health Care Quality Licensed and Certified Long-Term Care Facilities
$5,125
CARING STARS WINNER
4175 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713
4.3
(20 reviews)
"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, so we weren't too interested in it, but he was nice..."
$4,000
900 N Atwater Dr, Malvern, PA 19355
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Echo Lake. The staff was attentive and willing to talk about my friend's needs and discuss some changes that we recommended. It was a lovely place. It was very open and welcoming. They did provide the chopped diet that she needed. It's a bea..."
$4,000
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650 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA 19341
4.7
(13 reviews)
"My husband has been a resident at Eagleview Landing since June of 2023. We (all of our family and even our friends) are so pleased with the care, compassion, knowledge and friendliness of everyone at this facility. They made his adjustment a breeze..."
$4,850
2210 Swiss Lane, Wilmington, DE 19810
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Ivy Gables Senior Living did not have an availability in memory care. They kind of had a hybrid program in between assisted living and memory care, but they felt my dad needed a little more care than what they provided in that hybrid situation. Howev..."
$4,110
52 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
4.6
(15 reviews)
"I toured Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills. I like its location. It wasn't huge. It was very community-like inside. A lot of people go around doing a lot of different kinds of things. One of the cool things at Merrill Gardens was they have a movie theate..."
$2,800
1450 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Daylesford Crossing. It's a wonderful place, with wonderful people and very modern-looking rooms. The staff knows every resident by name, so everybody is on a first-name basis. They took me to their physical therapy room and event room. They..."
$4,750
820 Middletown Odessa Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I can't think of anything that I don't like about Meadowcrest at Middletown. My father has been there for about a week now, and so far, everything has been positive. I like that even though it's an independent care facility, there is some light monit..."
$4,788
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
2200 West 4th St., Wilmington, DE 19805
4.5
(36 reviews)
"I visited a lot of assisted living places in New Castle County and ended up choosing the Lorelton and glad I did. They have many upgrades in progress that will make it even better. The administrator was very helpful with pricing and selection of the ..."
$4,228
147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
4.4
(9 reviews)
"My sister is a resident of Friends Home in Kennett. I like that she's so happy there. Everybody's very nice. She enjoys music and they have a lot of nice music programs and they encourage the people there to participate in the choir, which she enjoys..."
$2,613
1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
4.4
(14 reviews)
"My husband has been at Merrill Gardens at West Chester for a month now. The staff there is very competent and very much involved with my husband. They know him by name. He's not just a person there, they care for him. Anything we have asked of them, ..."
$2,935
CARING STARS WINNER
1212 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
4.3
(43 reviews)
"I appreciate that they go to the store for me. I like that they take good care of me, so I do not have to go into a nursing home. ..."
$3,500
15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, PA 19320
4.3
(38 reviews)
"I toured Freedom Village at Brandywine. It's a very pleasant environment for the residents. It does have varied amenities there, both indoors and outdoors. The staff was very pleasant, very helpful, and very informative. It was very clean, and they h..."
$3,200
324 West Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355
4.3
(15 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise of Paoli. I've met with Lee, the director of the facility. I was greeted when I first came in. There was a big sign welcoming me. The front desk receptionist was very warm and welcoming. Lee walked me through every possible scenario:..."
$5,198.4
1045 Wilmington Pike , West Chester, PA 19382
4.2
(29 reviews)
"We are waiting to hear back from Sunrise of Westtown. You can be as independent as you like, but you can also have full care. For example, they can oversee medications, dressing, showering, and changing for incontinence. They do just about everything..."
$5,107.2
333 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
4.2
(27 reviews)
"My mom was a resident at sunrise. She had her ups and downs there. The room was ok. Part of the bathroom mirror was missing and wasn’t replaced. She complained about the food, but found things she liked on the menu. Alex the activity director sometim..."
$5,897
CARING STARS WINNER
2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
4.2
(36 reviews)
"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 very clean, very modern, and the structure was fine. T..."
$7,326.4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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