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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Highland West, DE

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Memory care in Highland West 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 Highland West is about $5,717 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 729 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Highland West, DE

The average cost of senior living in Highland West is $5,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newark, DE with an average of $5,565 per month.

Memory care costs in Highland West, DE, vs. nearby cities

Highland West, DE
$5,717/mo
$5,681/mo
$5,783/mo

Memory care costs in Highland West, DE, vs. state and national averages

Highland West, DE
$5,717/mo
U.S. national average
$4,970/mo

Memory care costs in Highland West, DE, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,717/mo

Memory care costs in Highland West, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,756/mo
Studio
$6,289/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,697/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,276/mo

Senior living costs in Highland West 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: Highland West, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland West, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,717/mo$6,275/mo$4,970/mo
Assisted Living$5,697/mo$6,215/mo$4,716/mo
Independent Living$4,848/mo$5,219/mo$4,173/mo
Memory Care
Highland West, DE:$5,717/mo
Delaware:$6,275/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
Assisted Living
Highland West, DE:$5,697/mo
Delaware:$6,215/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Independent Living
Highland West, DE:$4,848/mo
Delaware:$5,219/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
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Memory care costs in Highland West, DE, over time

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

Highland West, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Highland West, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Highland West 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
Highland West, DE$7,113/mo$7,264/mo-2.1%
Delaware$7,110/mo$6,929/mo+2.6%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Highland West, DE
2024 average cost:$7,113/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:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Highland West

Recent reviews for memory care in Highland West

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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Highland West review score based on 123 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 27 Highland West memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Highland West 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

Highland West review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Highland West, DE27 facilities
8.2
Elsmere, DE32 facilities
8.2
Newport, DE30 facilities

Review subcategories for Highland West 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 27 Highland West memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Highland West 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.
Highland West, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
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*
3.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Highland West memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland West memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland West, 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 Highland West 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 Highland West that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highland West, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highland West 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 Highland West Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highland West, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland West 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 Highland West partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland West, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland West 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 Highland West communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland West, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland West 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 Highland West offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland West, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.4%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Highland West

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Encore at Foulk, Lorelton and Encore at Parkside are the top-rated memory care facilities near Highland West, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Highland West, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Highland West, 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 Highland West, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Highland West, 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 Highland West, 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 Highland West, Delaware ranges from $495 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Highland West, Delaware is $5,717. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Highland West, 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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