The Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in New Castle County, DE

"Maris Grove was very nice but it was a purchase program where you had to buy the apartment. It was not on lease and you had to put a lot of money on it. The environment was great and it was clean. I would have no problem if the payment was reasonable like a monthly fee. We were well-informed during our visit. "

"The Granite Farms Estates was very nice, very open, and had very large areas for people to meet. I have a friend there, so I saw what it was like too. She was in the memory care and she was alone by herself but her room was too small. The hallways and other areas were big though. I also had lunch with her and the food was good. The facility was just a rectangular-shaped building so it was not as attractive as the other facilities we looked at, but it's less than a mile away from the nearest hospital."

"These providers really go out of their way to make the residents feel comfortable. Private rooms are available, the laundry service is prompt, and they take a personal interest in every resident. Food quality is also above average of what I have seen at other facilities. There are many different visiting rooms available to accommodate each patient's needs and/or preferences. There are always multiple activities to participate in, and the staff usually joins in as well. Physical Therapy there doesn't even seem forced or tiresome. My grandmother, who is extremely difficult to please, even admits that she like the staff, food and activities. That is a comment we NEVER expected to hear from her. This is a truly wonderful facility and we are very lucky to have found it. "

"I had a good experience at the retirement facility. The staff was very attentive of everyones needs and were very respectful. i wouldnt mind going back again to see my grandmother even though i am usually uncomfortable in those kinds of enviorments. "

"I've visited a number of facilities and Riddle Village was the one I liked most. I liked it because it was a continuous care facility, it had a very nice and cheery atmosphere, there were lots of amenities, the food was really nice, it was close to the hospital, and residents can decorate their own place when they move in. Both of my parents-in-law liked it. They had a pool, a gym, different classes, art, Bingo, and they took trips to the casinos. They could pretty much do anything there and they had transportation if they needed to go to doctors. Continuous care was probably its best feature because residents don't have to go anywhere else if they got sick or needed more care. They can stay right there in that facility. "

"I was very impressed with Lima Estates. It was lovely, and if I ever decide to do anything, I might consider this facility. It’s right down the road where I live now, so it’s very convenient for me. It was very lovely. Everybody was wonderful. They invited me for a meal when I was there, and it was delicious. "

"The admissions staff was extremely accomodating when my parents both needed rehab after being simultaneously hospitalized. They located a room they could share, and the staff was extremely pleasant and helpful, doing all they could to welcome them. The rehab staff people were extremely helpful and personable, encouraging them to work harder than I would have thought possible. After three weeks my parents were able to return home quite successfully. "

"Our mother moved to WHV over 14 yeas ago and our family has found the facility, staff, and grounds to be everything advertised. Until a few months ago she spent the last 3years in the assisted living (personal care) section of the healthcare facility. The staff is attentive and caring, and we appreciate the fact that they regularly kept us advised of any changes, events, etc. whether they were critical in nature or not. During that time our mother spent a few temporary periods in the skilled nursing section while recovering from various events. She is now a permanent resident in the skilled nursing section, and we are extremely pleased with the care she is receiving and the caring nature of the staff, from her nurses and aides to the administrative personnel and the people who coordinate and lead the various activities. This is so important to us, as we visit often but do not live close by. "

"Ware Presbyterian Village's individual cottages were very well laid out and the maintenance was very nice. The landscaping outside was very nice and the people we met were very friendly. It seemed like they have a lot of activities, but the one thing they lack is a swimming pool."

"The food was good, and the people were nice at Simpson Meadows. It would have been a very attractive place for me to live. The apartments were very nice. There were many choices. It was clean and in a good location too. It is near a Wegmans grocery store and the movies. The person who accommodated me was very knowledgeable. They had a luncheon for interested people and a lecture on current events. They have lectures, movies, and a fitness room. They also have a bus that takes the residents to places."

"Dunwoody, as the locals call it, is an upscale and exclusive assisted living facility. I recently went there to visit my family's oldest living neighbor. He is still very active and I'm glad he is at Dunwoody because they offer many activities both within the facility and out in the community. The staff seems very committed to their jobs and he seems happy and well adjusted.We're glad he has the ability to be independent while still having top notch medical care and support within the village. He is currently shopping at the local supermarket and preparing his own meals but should he need another procedure, he can always join the group in the facility's dining hall. I would highly recommend this experience for any senior who would like to be part of the community provided they have the financial means. Dunwoody is not inexpensive but it is very good care. "

Makemie at Whiteland is the newest senior living option in the Delaware Valley. Makemie features spacious new apartment and villa homes, as well as assisted living and nursing care all on the campus. We are accepting reservations now and wil be open in 2012.

"At Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, they would deliver your dinner to your room like a hotel. They have a small, elegant dining room instead of a large cafeteria. They have the usual activities like fitness, swimming, library, and other things. It is an old mansion that has an organ, so they put on organ concerts. Their apartments were big with eastern and southern exposures and large decks. What impressed me was that people and the fact that I could treat it like a hotel room with room service. "

"I toured Tel Hai. It's a beautiful facility. The staff was pleasant, cordial, and very thorough. The facilities are extremely well-kept. I saw one apartment in particular, and they have everything from cottages to assisted living and memory care. I saw one apartment because that's the one they have available, it was well-kept but they had been repainting and redoing everything in preparation for the next resident. It was a lovely space. They were having an open house and activity. So in the afternoon after lunch, everything was brightly lit and attractive. I did not see any of the food. I glanced at the menu, and everything looked great."