Assisted Living Communities in Wilmington, DE
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authentic reviews in Wilmington, DE below include Assisted Living facility with 2370 reviews. On average in Wilmington, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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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....
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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...
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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.





