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Assisted Living in Delaware

Assisted Living in Delaware

Compare 17 assisted living communities across 5 cities and towns in Delaware. Of these, 14 also offer memory care and 7 also offer independent living. See photos, services and addresses, then contact communities directly. Free for families, with no obligation.

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17Assisted Living communities
5Cities and towns
14Also offer memory care
17Pet friendly

Assisted Living by city in Delaware

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Wilmington7Dover3Hockessin3Newark3

All assisted living communities in Delaware

Browse all 17 assisted living communities we list in Delaware. Select a community to see photos, care services, room types and amenities.

Dover Place, Dover DE

Dover Place

1203 Walker Rd, Dover, DE 19904
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Harmony at Kent, Dover DE

Harmony at Kent

1435 E Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE 19901
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
State Street Assisted Living, Dover DE

State Street Assisted Living

21 N State Street, Dover, DE 19901
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Brookdale Hockessin, Hockessin DE

Brookdale Hockessin

6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
Assisted Living
Harmony at Hockessin (Summer 2025), Hockessin DE

Harmony at Hockessin (Summer 2025)

621 McGovern Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
The Summit, Hockessin DE

The Summit

5850 Limestone Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Meadowcrest at Middletown, Middletown DE

Meadowcrest at Middletown

820 Middletown Odessa Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Millcroft Living, Newark DE

Millcroft Living

255 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Paramount Senior Living at Newark, Newark DE

Paramount Senior Living at Newark

200 E Village Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Somerford House and Place of Newark, Newark DE

Somerford House and Place of Newark

4175 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Asbury Ivy Gables, Wilmington DE

Asbury Ivy Gables

2210 Swiss Ln, Wilmington, DE 19810
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Forwood Manor, Wilmington DE

Forwood Manor

1912 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
HarborChase of Wilmington, Wilmington DE

HarborChase of Wilmington

2004 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Lodge Lane Assisted Living, Wilmington DE

Lodge Lane Assisted Living

1221 Lodge Lane, Wilmington, DE 19809
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Lorelton, Wilmington DE

Lorelton

2200 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Rockland Place, Wilmington DE

Rockland Place

1519 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Sunrise of Wilmington, Wilmington DE

Sunrise of Wilmington

2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Assisted LivingMemory Care

About assisted living in Delaware

Assisted living communities offer private apartments, meals and staff on site around the clock, with hands-on help for daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication management. It suits older adults who want to stay independent but need some support each day.

Prices vary by community, apartment size and the level of care needed. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Contact communities directly for current pricing.

You can also see all senior living in Delaware, or compare memory care in Delaware and independent living in Delaware.

Choosing assisted living in Delaware

  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime, and talk to residents as well as staff.
  • Ask what the monthly fee includes and how care levels are assessed and priced.
  • Check staffing levels during the day and overnight, and what training caregivers receive.
  • Ask how the community handles falls, medical emergencies and changing care needs.
  • Look up the community’s most recent state inspection report.

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Assisted Living in Delaware: FAQs

How many assisted living communities are there in Delaware?

Our directory currently lists 17 assisted living communities in Delaware, across 5 cities and towns. The cities with the most options are Wilmington (7), Dover (3) and Hockessin (3).

How much does assisted living cost in Delaware?

Prices vary by community, apartment size and the level of care needed. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Contact communities directly for current pricing.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Delaware?

Medicare does not usually pay for long-term assisted living, room or board. Medicaid waiver programs, veterans benefits and long-term care insurance may help with some costs, depending on eligibility. Read our guide on paying for care with little or no money.

How do I choose assisted living in Delaware?

Visit more than once, including at a mealtime, and talk to residents as well as staff. Ask what the monthly fee includes and how care levels are assessed and priced. Check staffing levels during the day and overnight, and what training caregivers receive.

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