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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wilmington, DE for 2024

As the largest city in Delaware, Wilmington has a total population of 70,898, with 13.6% of people being adults aged 65 and older. Based on the national average, the Alzheimer’s Association expects that more than 1,000 of the city’s seniors may have Alzheimer’s. This is particularly concerning considering that between 2016 and 2020, the CDC found that the rate of Alzheimer’s deaths in the city grew by 34.43%, which translates to a 6.8% increase in the Alzheimer’s mortality rate as a percentage of total deaths in the city.

Thankfully, Wilmington has numerous memory care facilities offering around-the-clock assistance with personal care, nutritious meals and activities designed to maintain mental fitness. The compassionate caregivers at these facilities are trained in the latest dementia care techniques, and many communities also offer on-site therapy. In addition to covering the pros and cons of living in Wilmington, this guide details the cost of care at the city’s memory care communities. Resources that may help families pay for their loved ones’ care, choose a facility and generally improve their quality of life are also included.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Wilmington

The Division of Health Care Quality, a subagency of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, oversees, regulates and licenses assisted living facilities that offer memory care services in Wilmington. The Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection investigates allegations of abuse against residents, thereby promoting a high quality of care throughout the state’s memory care facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Wilmington

  • Seniors may consider moving to Wilmington to help their savings last longer. The city’s overall cost of living is 10.1% below the national average and 12.8% below Delaware’s statewide cost of living. Although seniors who move to memory care communities pay a monthly fee that’s inclusive of housing, seniors interested in buying homes may also appreciate Wilmington’s median home price of $257,200, 11.8% below the national median of $291,700.
  • Wilmington is a magnet for crime in Delaware. On a scale from 1 to 100, where lower scores indicate less crime, Wilmington’s violent crime rating is 80.1, nearly four times the U.S. average of 22.7. Wilmington’s property crime rating is also high, being assessed at 68.7, nearly twice the national average of 35.4. Fortunately, assisted living facilities with memory care programs offer enhanced security measures such as closed-circuit camera systems, keycard-only entries and exits and fenced-in courtyards and other outdoor areas.
  • Wilmington experiences average summers and cool winters. The city’s average July high is 86.1 degrees Fahrenheit, right in line with the U.S. average of 85.8 degrees. Wilmington’s average January low is 25.2 degrees, 3.5 degrees higher than the U.S. average of 21.7 degrees. The city receives just 13 inches of snowfall per year, less than half the national average of 28 inches.
  • Delaware is one of just five states with no state sales tax. Wilmington also imposes no local sales taxes on local commerce, helping seniors make their finances stretch further. 
  • Wilmington has experienced significant urban decay due to significant economic decline in recent history. Even though most seniors who are considering moving to a memory care community won’t be affected by Wilmington’s high unemployment rate (10.3%), which is 71.6% higher than the national average (6%), Wilmington’s urban decay still presents several downsides that everyone, including seniors, has to deal with. Some of these downsides include increased poverty, increased crime, low citywide living standards and elevated pollution levels.

Paying for Memory Care in Wilmington

Assisted living communities sometimes provide memory care, typically offered as an add-on service. Memory care services cost 20-30% more than base-level assisted living care. There aren’t any authoritative resources about memory care costs in the United States, so we estimated the costs below by increasing the assisted living costs from Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey by 25%.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

On average, memory care providers in Wilmington charge $7,591 per month. This rate is $97 more than Delaware’s state average ($7,494) and $1,966 more than the national average ($5,625). Monthly memory care costs in nearby cities range considerably, starting at $5,938 (Baltimore) and rising as high as $9,363 (Ocean City). On average, memory care facilities in Philadelphia charge $7,106 per month, whereas those in Salisbury average $6,225.

Wilmington

$7,591

Delaware

$7,494

The United States

$5,625

Ocean City, NJ

$9,363

Philadelphia, PA

$7,106

Salisbury, MD

$6,225

Baltimore, MD

$5,938

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day care only costs $1,343 per month in Wilmington, thousands of dollars less than any other senior care option. Home care and home health care both cost $5,339, closely followed by assisted living at $6,073. Nursing homes charge between $12,653 for semiprivate and $12,836 for private rooms.

Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Care

$1,343

Assisted Living

$6,073

Nursing Home (semiprivate)

$12,653

Nursing Home (private)

$12,836

Note: Data for Wilmington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dover, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Wilmington

In Wilmington, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Delaware page.

More ways to pay for memory care in Delaware

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Delaware page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Wilmington

Although larger cities have significantly more resources for seniors who live in memory care facilities, Wilmington still has several supports and services for seniors with dementia. Local government agencies and nonprofit organizations provide several valuable resources, including health insurance information and assistance, civil legal representation, dementia-oriented support groups and mental health counseling. 

ResourceContactService
Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau(800) 336-9500The Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau fulfills the role of Delaware's state health insurance assistance program, providing free health insurance counseling to seniors with the goal of empowering people to make better health insurance decisions by better understanding their options. DMAB, once known as ELDERinfo, employs well-trained counselors who provide answers, information and assistance on questions, issues and concerns..
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.(302) 575-0660The Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.'s Elder Law Program renders select legal assistance to older adults in Delaware ages 60 and up. Although CLASI's ELP only covers civil law, its trained, practicing attorneys assist seniors with advanced health care directives, powers of attorney, consumer protection, Medicaid and public benefit issues and housing problems. The nonprofit organization offers a slate of self-help resources on its website that help seniors understand the basics of the aforementioned areas of civil law.
Alzheimer's Association – Delaware Valley Chapter(800) 272-3900The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association covers an eight-county area in southern New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania and all of Delaware, providing various supports and resources to seniors with Alzheimer's disease and their friends, family members and caregivers. The Delaware Valley Chapter sets up and oversees area support groups and provides helpful online tools such as virtual education classes, a virtual library and a community resource finder.
Wilmington Vet Center(302) 994-1660The Wilmington Vet Center provides help for veterans and their families in a confidential, clinical yet non-medical setting. Licensed, skilled counselors provide cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other DSM-V diagnoses.
Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center(800) 223-9074The Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center serves the Blue Hen State by acting as a one-stop access point for resources, supports and services related to aging and disability. The organization also assists seniors in deciding what services are best for them and helps them find the services they need. The Delaware ADRC's website hosts its free Services Guide, a comprehensive directory of local resources that help seniors.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Wilmington

Wilmington Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Delaware are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Delaware page for more information about these laws.

Laws and regulations for memory care in Delaware

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Joanne Frazee

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Foulk Living

Foulk Living has been caring for my parents like family! Their rooms are comfortable. The food is delicious and plentiful. But the best part about Foulk Living is the staff! My mother has...

Provider response

Joanne-your review touches our hearts; thank you for the kind words. We're so proud of our team and the care we provide. Thank you for entrusting us with your precious parents!

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Raynell

Other

Review of Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington

I recently became a guardian for a friend. Due to memory issues he is not able to live on his own any longer. I toured a few facilities and decided on Sunrise because when visiting the memory...

Provider response

Hi Raynell, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of Wilmington. Our team members share a common goal of...

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Richard

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington

Our experience with Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington was excellent. It could not have been better. They were very helpful with information. The guided tour was great. The staff was great. We...

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