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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Colonial Heights, DE

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Memory care in Colonial Heights offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Colonial Heights is about $5,650 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 750 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Colonial Heights, DE

The average cost of senior living in Colonial Heights is $5,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,508 per month.

Memory care costs in Colonial Heights, DE, vs. nearby cities

Colonial Heights, DE
$5,650/mo
$5,637/mo

Memory care costs in Colonial Heights, DE, vs. state and national averages

Colonial Heights, DE
$5,650/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in Colonial Heights, DE, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,650/mo

Memory care costs in Colonial Heights, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,010/mo
Studio
$6,161/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,333/mo

Senior living costs in Colonial Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Colonial Heights, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColonial Heights, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,650/mo$6,244/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$5,633/mo$6,185/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,833/mo$5,194/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Colonial Heights, DE:$5,650/mo
Delaware:$6,244/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Colonial Heights, DE:$5,633/mo
Delaware:$6,185/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Colonial Heights, DE:$4,833/mo
Delaware:$5,194/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Colonial Heights, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Colonial Heights and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Colonial Heights, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Colonial Heights, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Colonial Heights have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Colonial Heights, DE$7,108/mo$7,264/mo-2.1%
Delaware$7,110/mo$6,929/mo+2.6%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Colonial Heights, DE
2024 average cost:$7,108/mo
2023 average cost:$7,264/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$7,110/mo
2023 average cost:$6,929/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Colonial Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Colonial Heights

Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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The Residence at Chadds Ford in Glen Mills, PA

5.0
I would definitely recommend this community. It is brand new and extremely clean. The community has everything my mom needs. The staff is very friendly, kind, and attentive. The communication is great and they have built a relationship with us.

Arbor Terrace Exton

4.0
We like the modern takes the facility has, it is brand new so it jumps out at you as being quite lovely. Since it is a newer community and them having to start fro scratch there are a few areas that could use some improvement, and work out the kinks. Most of the staff members are pretty ...
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Colonial Heights review score based on 123 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 26 Colonial Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Colonial Heights review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Colonial Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Colonial Heights, DE26 facilities
8.3
Elsmere, DE32 facilities
8.1
Wilmington, DE28 facilities

Review subcategories for Colonial Heights memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 123 reviews of 26 Colonial Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Colonial Heights resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Colonial Heights, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Colonial Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colonial Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colonial Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Colonial Heights memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Colonial Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Colonial Heights, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Colonial Heights memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Colonial Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colonial Heights, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colonial Heights memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Colonial Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colonial Heights, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Colonial Heights memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Colonial Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colonial Heights, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
57.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colonial Heights memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Colonial Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colonial Heights, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
80.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Colonial Heights

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Delaware memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Colonial Heights protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Lorelton, Foulk Living and Millcroft Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Colonial Heights, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Colonial Heights, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Colonial Heights, Delaware is Morningside House of Exton. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Colonial Heights, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Colonial Heights, Delaware, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Colonial Heights, Delaware, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Colonial Heights, Delaware ranges from $495 to $13700. The average Memory Care cost in Colonial Heights, Delaware is $5,650. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Colonial Heights, Delaware typically starts at $495. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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