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Memory care in Cottage Mill 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 Cottage Mill is about $5,653 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 211 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Somerford House and Place of Newark
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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59 reviews
8.5
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59 reviews
5 star
43%
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37%
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My father was previously a resident at Somerford House and Place of Newark and we were very pleased with everything about the facility. Unfortunately my father passed away recently, but he enjoyed his time...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Somerford House offers general assisted living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Newark, Delaware. Centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Step inside our doors to discover a lovely,...
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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Newark
77 Photos available
8.2
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66 reviews
8.2
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66 reviews
5 star
50%
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27%
3 star
12%
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The staff is friendly and very helpful. The facility is very clean. They offer multiple activities and make sure everyone feels included. They foster resident friendships and welcome new people with open...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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Photo of The Vero at Newark
77 Photos available
8.8
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7 reviews
8.8
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7 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
29%
3 star
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2 star
14%
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Everyone is super friendly. Like that independent & assisted living is mixed, not separated. There is not enough community space for bingo, crafts, cards, etc. there is no large community room.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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Photo of Abbey Manor of Elkton
33 Photos available
8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
15%
3 star
0%
2 star
8%
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I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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Photo of Millcroft Living
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8.4
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21 reviews
8.4
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21 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
14%
3 star
19%
2 star
14%
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14%
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The family is very happy with Millcroft Living thus far. My mother-in-law is doing well there. Staff has been competent and friendly. Millcroft administration made her transition go smoothly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Serving the Newark community for over 40 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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Photo of The Summit
1212 Photos available
3.0
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9 reviews
3.0
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9 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
22%
3 star
22%
2 star
11%
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Pretty expensive. Assisted living has concerts for activities, for memory care the activities vary. Food is delicious, we have eaten there several times and its amazing. They have a chef that went to a great...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
The Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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Photo of Brookdale Hockessin
77 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
6.3
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29 reviews
6.3
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29 reviews
5 star
38%
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41%
3 star
14%
2 star
7%
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We chose Brookdale Hockessin because of the location, the cost, the smaller size of the facility and the overall family-type atmosphere. They do their very best to give residents a happy, comfortable and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Go do the things you love and let us help with the rest.Here at our assisted living community in Hockessin, Delaware, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like meditation, you...
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Photo of Newark Manor
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Newark Manor Nursing Home is an intermediate care facility with twenty four hour a day professional nursing care located on W. Main Street in Newark, Delaware. We have been in business since 1964. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our staff and the homelike environment we provide.We are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...
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1.0
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6 reviews
1.0
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6 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Cokesbury Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Cottage Mill, DE

The average cost of senior living in Cottage Mill is $5,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,458 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cottage Mill, DE vs. nearby cities

Cottage Mill, DE
$5,653/mo
$5,535/mo
$5,657/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cottage Mill, DE vs. the state and national average

Cottage Mill, DE
$5,653/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cottage Mill vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,653/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Cottage Mill, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,114/mo
Studio
$5,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,036/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Cottage Mill over time

Cottage Mill, DEDE stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Cottage Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Cottage Mill

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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.

Cottage Mill review score based on 36 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 12 Cottage Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cottage Mill 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

Cottage Mill review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Cottage Mill, DE12 facilities
6.6
Newark, DE16 facilities
7.9
Newport, DE30 facilities

Review subcategories for Cottage Mill 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 36 reviews of 12 Cottage Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cottage Mill 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.
Cottage Mill, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Cottage Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottage Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottage Mill, 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 Cottage Mill 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 Cottage Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cottage Mill 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 Cottage Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cottage Mill, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cottage Mill 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 Cottage Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottage Mill, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottage Mill 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 Cottage Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottage Mill, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottage Mill 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 Cottage Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cottage Mill, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville and Foulk Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cottage Mill, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 15 memory care facilities near Cottage Mill, Delaware. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Cottage Mill, Delaware are Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Lorelton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 15 memory care facilities near you in Cottage Mill, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cottage Mill, 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 Cottage Mill, 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 Cottage Mill, Delaware ranges from $151 to $78000. The average Memory Care cost in Cottage Mill, Delaware is $5,653. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Cottage Mill, Delaware typically starts at $151. 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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