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The Lorelton
2200 West 4th St., Wilmington, DE 19805
"Mom is very well cared for and seems to be thriving in her new environment. She was moved due to her condition from...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,228
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Assisted Living Communities in Wilmington, DE
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authentic reviews in Wilmington, DE below include 117 Assisted Living facilities with 2345 reviews. On average in Wilmington, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Wilmington, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
117 Providers
Rockland Place
1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
"Rockland Place was one of my favorite places. The reason we didn't select it was just location. Some of the things I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,515
HarborChase of Wilmington
2004 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19977
"HarborChase of Wilmington was very nice, very new, and very clean. The person that I interacted with was very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,295
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Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington
2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
"I chose Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington for my brother. It's convenient. It was well taken care of. It was airy. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,205
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Forwood Estates
1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
"I liked Forwood Manor because I'd have my own kitchen and it was lovely. They had a craft room, a greenhouse, a gym, a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,200
Brookdale Hockessin
6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
"My grandfather resides at this residence currently, he has been there for a year and a half now. My grandfather as well...
Assisted Living
$5,965
Ivy Gables
2210 Swiss Lane, Wilmington, DE 19810
"Our mom has been at Ivy Gables since May 2015. She is 94 yr old and has been having ups and downs. The staff has been...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,330
Merion Gardens Assisted Living
315 Merion Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
"When our choir arrived at Merion Gardens, the residents had already been gathered in a small side room and were all...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,170
The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge
4175 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19713
"The staff here were very good and helpful. They had a lot of activities. The food was great. However, the room that my...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,000
Friends Home in Kennett
147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
"It was very nice, and my mother enjoyed being there. But just because it was a very old building, the feeling was she...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,700
Caring Stars Winner
Paramount Senior Living at Newark
200 East Village Rd., Newark, DE 19713
"I went to the one in Newark in the senior center area. The name is Brookdale White Chapel. I like the size of the room...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Juniper Village at Newark
924 Barksdale Road, Newark, DE 19711
"I toured Juniper Village at Newark. I liked the rooms because they were nice, big, and spacious, and they allowed dogs...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,390
Caring Stars Winner
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
263 Glen Riddle Road, Media, PA 19063
"My mother has already been with The Residence of Glen Riddle for over three months now. The facility is intimate and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Caring Stars Winner
Chestnut Ridge Wallingford
2700 Chestnut Pkwy, Wallingford, PA 19086
"I love Chestnut Ridge, and it is where my father is currently is now. I love the staff and the way they communicate. It...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,200
Caring Stars Winner
Rose Tree Place
500 Sandy Bank Rd, Media, PA 19063
"Rose Tree Place is very nice. We like it there too. This facility was actually our second pick, but they had a couple...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,400
Merrill Gardens at West Chester
1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
"My cousin moved into Merrill Gardens at West Chester. We chose it because the price was good, and the community seemed...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,895
Springfield Crossings
463 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064
"My mother has moved into Springfield Crossings. She is doing very well. The staff members are awesome. We love them. She...
Assisted Living
$4,700
Abbey Manor Assisted Living
2 Colonial Manor Court, Elkton, MD 21921
"Abbey Manor was fairly new, so it was nice, clean and orderly. They had private rooms and the people were very helpful...
Assisted Living
$5,475
St. Martha Villa
490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
"I thought St. Martha Villa was good. My parents were not 100% for it, so it was a very short visit, but I thought it was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,686
Daylesford Crossing
1450 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301
"Daylesford Crossing seemed new and clean. The rooms were nice. They had an activity room and a library. The dining area...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,750
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD1010i
5.0
Review of Foulk Living
I toured Foulk Living. The staff was very caring. They had some nice paintings. They had indoor and outdoor activities, weather permitting. The people were friendly. She took me around on the tour....
Assisted Living
Howard
3.0
Review of The Lorelton
The Lorelton is located in Wilmington, which is a negative to me. It's a converted school, and I can deal with that, but it seemed to be very pricey. The staff members seemed to be very polite and...
Provider response
Hi Howard, Yes, we are in Wilmington, which I assume you knew before you came for your tour. I have been giving tours here at The Lorelton for 11 years, and unless a potential resident tells me...
Assisted Living
Margaret Brown
5.0
Review of Shipley Living
The room are a good size. The staff was great!
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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.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in Delaware page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
