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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Melvins Crossroads, DE

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Memory care in Melvins Crossroads 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 Melvins Crossroads is about $7,773 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 838 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewes, Dover and Seaford.

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Photo of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview
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Autumn Lake The Resort at Oceanview is exceptional! The facility is beautiful, well-maintained, active, and welcoming, creating a warm community. [name removed], Director of Admissions, is a gem—kind,...
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.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview is located in Oceanview, NJ. Our mission is to inspire their residents to live life to its fullest by providing the residents with elite-level care in a warm, energetic, and vibrant atmosphere. They offer bright comfortable rooms along with outdoor courtyards...
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My brother never complained. It was very clean, and had friendly people. I myself, loved it. It's a very nice place. Thank you for your help. I would recommend to others.
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.
Spring Oak at Vineland is an assisted living community located in Vineland, NJ. The city of Vineland is located in Cumberland County and home to about 60,600 people. Vineland is a small town with lots of shops and stores where residents can enjoy running errands and doing their shopping, going...
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Caraway is wonderful. It's relatively small but very family like. She's in a shared room, but it's still big enough to put a bed, dresser, nightstand, mini fridge, corner shelf, favorite rocking chair and...
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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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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
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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.
Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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.
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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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Provides: Memory Care
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.
Noble Senior Living at Rio Grande 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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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: Memory Care
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.
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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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.
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...
Photo of Catered Living at Ocean Pines
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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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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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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Melvins Crossroads, DE

The average cost of senior living in Melvins Crossroads is $7,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Houston, DE with an average of $7,773 per month.

Memory care costs in Melvins Crossroads, DE, vs. state and national averages

Melvins Crossroads, DE
$7,773/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Melvins Crossroads, DE, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,773/mo

Memory care costs in Melvins Crossroads, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$7,901/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,876/mo

Senior living costs in Melvins Crossroads 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: Melvins Crossroads, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelvins Crossroads, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$7,773/mo$8,414/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$6,840/mo$7,447/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,492/mo$4,874/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Melvins Crossroads, DE:$7,773/mo
Delaware:$8,414/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Melvins Crossroads, DE:$6,840/mo
Delaware:$7,447/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Melvins Crossroads, DE:$4,492/mo
Delaware:$4,874/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Melvins Crossroads, DE, over time

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

Melvins Crossroads, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Melvins Crossroads, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Melvins Crossroads 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
Melvins Crossroads, DE$7,244/mo$6,916/mo+4.7%
Delaware$6,876/mo$6,361/mo+8.1%
National$6,334/mo$5,939/mo+6.7%
Melvins Crossroads, DE
2024 average cost:$7,244/mo
2023 average cost:$6,916/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,876/mo
2023 average cost:$6,361/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,334/mo
2023 average cost:$5,939/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Melvins Crossroads

Recent reviews for memory care in Melvins Crossroads

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

The Addison of Lindsay Place in Pennsville Township, NJ

4.7
The staff and the executive director are phenomenal and have the care of our loved ones as their top priority. They have assisted with social security Medicare filing and have gone above and beyond expectations at this point.

Spring Oak at Vineland

5.0
I have had several personal friends and family members have placement with Spring Oak and luckily they recently opened Sunbridge where they provide Alzheimer's Care and my Uncle was in need of a secure community but there was nothing local until now. We have been very happy as always with their ...
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Melvins Crossroads review score based on 261 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 261 reviews of 40 Melvins Crossroads memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melvins Crossroads 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

Melvins Crossroads review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Melvins Crossroads, DE40 facilities
8.8
Milford, DE12 facilities
8.0
Wilmington, DE101 facilities

Review subcategories for Melvins Crossroads 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 261 reviews of 40 Melvins Crossroads memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Melvins Crossroads 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.
Melvins Crossroads, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.9
3.7
Friendliness
3.0
3.8
Care services
2.7
3.4
Staff
2.9
3.6
Meals & dining
2.6
3.3
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.7
3.4
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Melvins Crossroads memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvins Crossroads memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvins Crossroads, 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 Melvins Crossroads 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 Melvins Crossroads that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melvins Crossroads, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.5%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melvins Crossroads 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 Melvins Crossroads Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melvins Crossroads, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.5%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melvins Crossroads 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 Melvins Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melvins Crossroads, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
55%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvins Crossroads 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 Melvins Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melvins Crossroads, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
52.5%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvins Crossroads 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 Melvins Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melvins Crossroads, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.5%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
65%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Melvins Crossroads

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 Melvins Crossroads protect seniors.
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