With no sales tax and low property taxes, Delaware can be a great choice for retirement, and Wilmington offers a great mix of urban and small-town living. Almost 15,000 seniors call the first state’s largest city home, and the city’s vibrant activity scene and proximity to major cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington through Amtrak’s Acela Express, give residents plenty of recreational options. DART transit gets residents around Wilmington, and seniors pay less than half price for bus fares. Outdoorsy seniors can enjoy Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Redden State Forest, and Wilmington’s Riverwalk gives residents access to the famous Delaware River. History buffs can enjoy Wilmington’s historical sites, some of which date back to the 1600s.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
1701 Shallcross Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
4.9
(16 reviews)
"We've been using Home Instead for my mother-in-law for three to four years now, four days a week. They're dependable and the caregivers that they send out are excellent. They assist her in bathing, they assist in serving her, her meals, and they assi..."
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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
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
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
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
2723 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
4.0
(21 reviews)
"The room are a good size. The staff was great!..."
$4,285
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2004 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19977
4.0
(10 reviews)
"I visited 12 different senior living facilities before I chose Harbor Chase for my parents. I am so glad I did. The staff is genuinely caring and kind. The food is excellent and the entertainment committee goes above and beyond to ensure that the res..."
$5,295
PROMOTION!
700 1/2 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
4.4
(5 reviews)
"We looked at a number of places and felt that Arden Courts would be the best. It was a good value with everything included in the price. For an institution, the food had good variety and was plentiful and accommodated those on a special diet. Most im..."
$9,560
1005 North Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
3.5
(22 reviews)
"We toured Ingleside Retirement Apartments. I like how welcoming and friendly everyone was. It's like you went in there, and it felt like a home and not just a facility. It doesn't have any furniture in there. They do supply you with landline phones. ..."
$749
101 South Cleveland Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805
Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We provide free consultations and are dedicated to exceeding your expectations.
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5145 W. Woodmill Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
4.5
(139 reviews)
"They give me more time to get other things done. I like that they get back with me in a timely manner and if someone calls out they always have a replacement...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
4.1
(24 reviews)
"I toured Forwood Manor. It's a nice building. It's a nice landscaping and amenities. It's a very nice place to be. The staff was excellent, very caring, and warm. We had lunch there. There are a lot of outdoor spaces, and they have a library. They ha..."
$3,200
3906 Concord Pike, Suite E1, Wilmington, DE 19803
3.9
(19 reviews)
"They are very helpful. They are friendly...."
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4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I visited Country House. It has an independent living. It used to be assisted living, but they've added a great big addition to it and put cottages out front. I didn't get to see any of the rooms. However, the whole layout of the place was pretty nic..."
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1519 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
4.2
(8 reviews)
"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 ni..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
1221 Lodge Lane, Wilmington, DE 19809
4.1
(9 reviews)
"Our mom was there for a short time great care..."
$4,800
407 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
3.9
(14 reviews)
"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 of ..."
$4,260
5661 Ochletree Ln, Wilmington, DE 19808
4.0
(9 reviews)
"Oh My .... I can’t say enough good things about the Heartland team from Newark, Delaware. They became like family to us, at such a very difficult time in our families lives, they seemed to always show so much love and compassion, physically, emotion..."
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211 Delamore Pl, Wilmington, DE 19805
5.0
(3 reviews)
"JJ's & M Home Care came in for a few hours each day just to do a wellness check and just to provide some company for mom for a few hours a day. That's all it was. The caregiver was very good and very caring. She communicated with my mother fine. Ther..."
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704 RIVER ROAD, Wilmington, DE 19809
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Milton & Hattie Kutz Home was more homey and seemed more comfortable. It had much prettier grounds and a quieter setting. They spent less time on the sales side of things. They were just telling us all the amenities, these and that. The person who ta..."
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