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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lewes, DE
If your loved one needs memory care in Lewes, A Place for Mom can help. With 32 memory care facilities in Lewes, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Lewes incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lewes memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lewes, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pilottown, Lewes Beach and York Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Milton, Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach.
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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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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.
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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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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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Cost of memory care in Lewes, DE
The average cost of senior living in Lewes is $5,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,535 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lewes, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lewes, DE vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lewes, DE by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Lewes
Recent reviews for memory care in Lewes
Brookdale Dover
5.0
Mom enjoys her “stay” at Brookdale and tells me how nice everyone is . She enjoys putting puzzles together with her friend and playing bingo. Whenever I am there for mealtime the food always looks and smells great.
Complete Care at Victoria Commons in North Cape May, NJ
5.0
Our family is very happy with the staff and facilities at Victoria Commons. We would certainly recommend them for their loved ones.
Brookdale Cape May in Cape May Court House, NJ
5.0
It is nearly impossible to admit you are no longer able to care for your husband, but that was my situation. My children spearheaded finding a place for their Dad, set up interviews and accompanied me. The Brookdale facility is quite lovely, and my husband's apartment is perfect for him. He ...
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Lewes review score based on 123 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 30 Lewes memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lewes 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
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Review subcategories for Lewes 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 30 Lewes memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lewes 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.Lewes, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.7
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Lewes memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lewes memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lewes, 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 Lewes 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 Lewes 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
70%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.3%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lewes 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 Lewes Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.7%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lewes 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 Lewes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Lewes 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 Lewes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lewes 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 Lewes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Milford Place, Peregrine Salisbury and Brookdale Dover are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lewes, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Lewes, Delaware. See the full list.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Lewes, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lewes, 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 Lewes, 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 Lewes, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Lewes, Delaware is $5,740. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lewes, Delaware typically starts at $2650. 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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