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Memory care in Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill is about $7,924 per month.

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Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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This is a great community for my loved one. The care is amazing here. The room is good. The staff is amazing and I can't say enough about them. My loved one feels comfortable here and is no longer asking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
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My sister is doing very well at Ephrata Manor. They have worked miracles with my sister. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, church, they supply all room supplies. Real food. Snacks, beverages throughout...
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Hickory Hill, DE

The average cost of senior living in Hickory Hill is $7,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, DE with an average of $7,735 per month.

Memory care costs in Hickory Hill, DE, vs. state and national averages

Hickory Hill, DE
$7,924/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Hickory Hill, DE, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,924/mo

Memory care costs in Hickory Hill, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,160/mo
Studio
$8,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,245/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,673/mo

Senior living costs in Hickory Hill 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: Hickory Hill, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHickory Hill, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$7,924/mo$8,215/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$7,555/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,984/mo$4,873/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Hickory Hill, DE:$7,924/mo
Delaware:$8,215/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Hickory Hill, DE:$6,385/mo
Delaware:$7,555/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Hickory Hill, DE:$3,984/mo
Delaware:$4,873/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Hickory Hill, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Hickory Hill 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.

Hickory Hill, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Hickory Hill, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hickory Hill 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 average 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
Hickory Hill, DE$7,552/mo$7,116/mo+6.1%
Delaware$7,578/mo$6,861/mo+10.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Hickory Hill, DE
2024 average cost:$7,552/mo
2023 average cost:$7,116/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$7,578/mo
2023 average cost:$6,861/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Hickory Hill

Recent reviews for memory care in Hickory Hill

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.

The Residence at Voorhees in Voorhees Township, NJ

5.0
We loved the place. The staff and care was great. This made us feel that she was family to them. We are glad we choose this community. The room was easy access to the dining room, as well as in and out of the shower, and was offered help when needed.

Hickory Hill review score based on 2,156 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2156 reviews of 358 Hickory Hill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hickory Hill 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

Hickory Hill review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Hickory Hill, DE358 facilities
8.8
Dover, DE13 facilities
8.8
Milford, DE12 facilities

Review subcategories for Hickory Hill 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 2,156 reviews of 358 Hickory Hill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hickory Hill 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.
Hickory Hill, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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Hickory Hill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hickory Hill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hickory Hill, 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 Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hickory Hill, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.3%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hickory Hill, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hickory Hill, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
55.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hickory Hill, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hickory Hill, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.9%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.7%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Hickory Hill

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 Hickory Hill protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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