
Foulk Living
1212 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
4.3
(40)
"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. "
READ MOREThere are 25 Assisted Living Facilities in the Wilmington area, with 16 in Wilmington and 9 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Wilmington is $4,459 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,735. Cheaper rated regions include Kennett Square with an average starting cost of 3,700.
To help you with your search, browse the 225 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Wilmington. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Wilmington 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Kennett Square with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 15 families in Wilmington find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Wilmington, call (855) 948-3865.
1212 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
4.3
(40)
"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. "
READ MORE2200 West 4th St., Wilmington, DE, 19805
4.6
(35)
"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 t..."
READ MORE2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
4.3
(32)
"I chose Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington for my brother. It's convenient. It was well taken care of. It was airy. The people there, or at least the person I spoke to there, Chris, were very helpful. The rooms were adequate. They were empty, so ..."
READ MORE2723 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
3.7
(19)
"Shipley Manor seemed nice, but there was nothing about it that stood out one way or the other. They showed me a studio room for assisted living. It was nice but it seemed small. They showed me the dining room and it looked very nice. The whole bui..."
READ MORE2210 Swiss Lane, Wilmington, DE, 19810
4.7
(7)
"The rooms were small in Ivy Gables. However, it was decorated beautifully and clean. I didn’t see a lot of interactions; I only saw six people, and they looked like they had memory issues. They have a comprehensive program for medication and care,..."
READ MORE2004 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19977
4.4
(7)
"HarborChase of Wilmington is a top-rated facility. It's one of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen. It's well taken care of. The management is fantastic, and the services are just above and beyond expectations. It's a beautiful place to live fo..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE, 19810
4.1
(23)
"I liked Forwood Manor a lot, and I'm very positive about it. The rooms were a good size, pretty new, and looked nice. The staff seemed good. They had a library."
READ MORE407 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
3.9
(14)
"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 ..."
READ MORE1519 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
4.3
(8)
"Rockland Place was very nice and had therapists who came in from Bayada. The entire place was clean, had an activity calendar, and seemed to be efficiently run. The dining room was set up nicely with napkins and silverware, and the bedrooms looked..."
READ MORE1221 Lodge Lane, Wilmington, DE, 19809
4.1
(9)
"Our mom was there for a short time great care"
READ MORE4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807
4.1
(8)
"My mother (now 93 years old) has been a resident at the Methodist Country House since 2000. She has lived in Independent Care, Assisted Living, and now Health Center Care. In each of these stages, she has been extremely well cared for, with exempla"
READ MORE810 S Broom St, Wilmington, DE, 19805
4.0
(2)
"Hillside Center was very nice. I liked it very much. I would have taken my mom there. The facility was very clean, the rooms were very nice, spacious and adequate enough. They were very good with how they work with people in there. They have a lot of"
READ MORE1420 N. Franklin street, Wilmington, DE, 19806
3.7
(3)
"Lutheran Senior Services - Lutheran Towers II's lobby area is very clean. The staff is very professional and highlighted the programs as far as what they do for the people who are staying there as well as the type of activities they have. I had a ..."
READ MORE1201 N. Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19806
3.5
(4)
"Mom liked Lutheran Senior Services - Lutheran Towers 1. They provided food services, trash services, and cable. The room that we saw was in good shape and clean. The staff that gave me the tour was fine. Mom liked everything in that place."
READ MORE4800 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807
3.3
(3)
"My father has moved into Madeline Care Center. It's been a pretty good experience so far. His room was completely flipped. He had fresh paint and brand new laminated flooring, so it's very nice. He's in rest residential, which is assisted living i..."
READ MORE6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE, 19707
3.9
(23)
"Brookdale Hockessin was a very nice facility. The lobby area was beautiful. They had a lovely sitting area. There were beautiful ornaments on the walls, paintings, and wall art. They had an aquarium upstairs. They had a little bird sanctuary insid..."
READ MORE39 Supawna Road, Pennsville, NJ, 08070
5.0
(1)
"Lindsay Place was nice. It was clean and the people were very friendly, very nice, and knowledgeable. They gave us a good tour of the place and gave us a good idea of what we wanted. The rooms were adequately sized and had a good layout. They seem..."
READ MORE315 Merion Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ, 08069
4.2
(5)
"My mother-in-law is in Merion Gardens, and we are very happy. Whenever we are there, the staff is very helpful and friendly. The rooms are very nice. The one that she is in right now is very nice and very spacious. I know they have things availabl..."
READ MORE1778 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills, PA, 19342
4.0
(4)
"My mom moved into The Residence at Chadd's Ford. We chose it for the quality of the care, and the size of it, it was a smaller one. My mom has mobility issues, so we like the size of it. The location of her apartment is very convenient. The people..."
READ MORESeniors make up over 12 percent of the population in Wilmington, Delaware and there's much for seniors to do this area including museums, galleries, gardens and theatre. The Wilmington area also has 42 assisted living facilities, with 14 in the city and 28 in surrounding areas. The vicinity includes the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but some of the nearby ALFs are located in other Delaware-based towns, like Hockessin and Newark. Assisted living facilities (ALFs) in Delaware are licensed by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to support people with activities of daily living (ADLs) in specialized housing.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.