Families considering senior living in Delaware will find themselves in a unique position. Of all its neighboring Northeastern U.S. states, Delaware is one of the smallest in area but also one of the most densely populated, and its residents are never too far from a coastline. Beyond the variety of outdoor recreation provided by the Atlantic shores or Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, Delaware’s largest metropolitan area, Wilmington, is well-connected to other major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Of course, historic sites are plentiful throughout the state, as Delaware took the lead among colonies signing the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and therefore is known as “The First State.” Retirement in Delaware may mean fewer options for senior living, but opportunities are always nearby.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 10 senior living communities in Delaware that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Delaware is about $6,000.
We are so grateful to have found this fine place for our family member. Every step of the way there was great info, consistent support, and for every question a clear and readily available answer. After 6...
My husband was there for a short stay and our experience was wonderful. Facility is very nice and staff were great. Highly recommend the Lorelton. Facility was clean, staff very attentive and food service...
Based on the experience we have had with Rockland Place we would rate them a 5 in all categories, it is an outstanding facility. Our family has been very very pleased and we would recommend this community...
My husband was there for a short stay and our experience was wonderful. Facility is very nice and staff were great. Highly recommend the Lorelton. Facility was clean, staff very attentive and food service...
The staff have been pleasant and friendly. The staff has continued to keep me in the loop with every incident and medical issue involving my mom. I have noticed lately that my mom's room needs cleaning. The...
My loved one was previously a resident at Traditions of Cross Keys and it was a great experience for her at this facility. I could not have been any happier with the experience. The people still, to this...
My husband was there for a short stay and our experience was wonderful. Facility is very nice and staff were great. Highly recommend the Lorelton. Facility was clean, staff very attentive and food service...
While prior to choosing True wood , I researched a few other places including Truewood . My husband said why are you looking at all these places , I said because I want the best place possible for my...
The facility is convenient and in a good location. Merrill Gardens should pay more attention to cleanliness of the Garden Center (memory care) and the main dining room on the first floor. The caregivers are...
My husband was there for a short stay and our experience was wonderful. Facility is very nice and staff were great. Highly recommend the Lorelton. Facility was clean, staff very attentive and food service...
Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
Based on the experience we have had with Rockland Place we would rate them a 5 in all categories, it is an outstanding facility. Our family has been very very pleased and we would recommend this community...
Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
What our family likes the most about the Dover Place community is just how helpful and accessible the nursing staff team is there. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend this community to other...
I highly recommend Harmony at Kent and would encourage others to use their facility and services. I do also highly appreciate and strongly recommend A Place for Mom as a resource that was immensely helpful...
Delaware assisted living facilities can provide memory care to seniors with dementia, and these communities must be licensed and inspected by the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Health Care Quality.[01] Because the memory care units exist within assisted living facilities, memory care and assisted living regulations are similar, with just a few exceptions.
Check out our Delaware assisted living laws and regulations page for an in-depth overview.
Before moving into a memory care unit, seniors are assessed by a registered nurse. Their medical, physical, and psychosocial needs will be considered.[02]
The purpose of the assessment is to find out what the senior’s current level of care needs are, which helps the assisted living community understand if they can meet their needs. For instance, communities in Delaware can’t provide care for seniors who wander beyond the extent of the security and support provided.[02] We recommend contacting communities you’re interested in to discuss your family member’s needs and to learn more about their security measures.
Every assisted living facility in Delaware must provide the following services, which will also apply to your loved one in memory care:[02]
Under the guidance of a nutritionist or dietician, your senior relative’s community must also provide three meals a day in addition to snacks.[02]
Licensed assisted living facilities can allow up to two seniors per unit or apartment, and private units may also be available, depending on the community. There should also be a minimum of one bathroom for every four seniors or one available in each living unit.
Communities are also supposed to install emergency intercoms in all bathrooms and bedrooms. However, memory care units are an exception to this rule.[02]
In addition to the training required by all assisted living caregivers, those who work with your senior relative will have dementia-specific training and continuing education. This training is done once each year, and it covers the following topics:[02]
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
Phone: 1-800-223-9074
Email: delawareADRC@delaware.gov
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
Delaware assisted living facilities are inspected (or surveyed) annually by the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Health Care Quality. Surveys are also done whenever someone files a complaint.[03] If your loved one receives memory care in an assisted living facility, you can access the survey reports online.
The Survey Reports for Assisted Living Facilities page allows you to browse a list of survey reports for each licensed community. There are annual survey reports, complaint survey reports, or both under each community’s name. If you want the most recent survey, click on the annual report.
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. Health care quality.
Delaware Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Facility.
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. Survey reports for assisted living facilities.
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