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Senior living in Delaware

Assisted Living & Senior Care in Delaware

Compare 18 senior living communities across 5 cities in Delaware, including 17 offering assisted living, 15 with memory care and 7 with independent living. Browse by city, see photos and care details, and contact communities directly, free.

18Communities listed
17Assisted living
15Memory care
7Independent living

Senior living by city in Delaware

Choose a city to see the communities we list there.

Wilmington8Dover3Hockessin3Newark3Middletown1

Featured communities in Delaware

A selection of assisted living, memory care and independent living communities across Delaware.

Harmony at Kent, Dover DE

Harmony at Kent

1435 E Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE 19901
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Meadowcrest at Middletown, Middletown DE

Meadowcrest at Middletown

820 Middletown Odessa Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Asbury Ivy Gables, Wilmington DE

Asbury Ivy Gables

2210 Swiss Ln, Wilmington, DE 19810
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
The Summit, Hockessin DE

The Summit

5850 Limestone Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Harmony at Hockessin (Summer 2025), Hockessin DE

Harmony at Hockessin (Summer 2025)

621 McGovern Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Dover Place, Dover DE

Dover Place

1203 Walker Rd, Dover, DE 19904
Assisted LivingMemory Care
State Street Assisted Living, Dover DE

State Street Assisted Living

21 N State Street, Dover, DE 19901
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Lorelton, Wilmington DE

Lorelton

2200 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Forwood Manor, Wilmington DE

Forwood Manor

1912 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Rockland Place, Wilmington DE

Rockland Place

1519 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803
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
Sunrise of Wilmington, Wilmington DE

Sunrise of Wilmington

2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Assisted LivingMemory Care

Senior care in Delaware

Our Delaware directory includes 18 communities in 5 cities, including 17 offering assisted living, 15 with memory care and 7 with independent living. 14 communities offer both assisted living and memory care on site. The largest choice is in Wilmington (8), Dover (3), Hockessin (3).

Assisted living and memory care communities are licensed and inspected by the state, so ask each community for its most recent inspection report, or look it up through Delaware’s licensing agency.

Choosing a community in Delaware

  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime, and talk to residents as well as staff.
  • Ask what the monthly fee includes, how care levels are priced and how often rates rise.
  • Check staffing levels day and night, 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.

What does senior care cost?

National median costs in 2024 were about $5,900 a month for assisted living, about $34 an hour for a home health aide, and about $9,300 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Memory care usually costs more than assisted living. Prices in Delaware may be higher or lower, so ask each community for a written breakdown.

Medicare does not pay for long-term assisted living or memory care. Medicaid programs, long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help those who qualify.

Source: Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024 (national medians).

How much does assisted living cost?
Ways to pay for assisted living

All senior living communities in Delaware

Every Delaware community in our directory, grouped by city.

Senior living in Delaware: FAQs

How many senior living communities are there in Delaware?

Our directory currently lists 18 senior living communities across 5 cities in Delaware, including 17 offering assisted living, 15 with memory care and 7 with independent living.

Which Delaware cities have the most senior living options?

In our directory, the cities with the most listings are Wilmington (8), Dover (3), Hockessin (3). You can browse every city below.

How much does assisted living cost in Delaware?

Costs vary by city, community and level of care. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Ask each community for current pricing.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Delaware?

No. Medicare doesn’t cover long-term stays, rent or personal care in assisted living. Delaware’s Medicaid program may help eligible residents with some care costs, and veterans may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits.

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