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Memory care in Middletown 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 Middletown is about $5,741 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 225 communities, read 5123 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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
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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, 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.
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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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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, 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.
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.
At Cathedral Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally located near the Plymouth/Whitemarsh area of Montgomery County in the Roxborough community of Northwest Philadelphia, we are...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Middletown, DE

The average cost of senior living in Middletown is $5,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,577 per month.

Memory care costs in Middletown, DE, vs. nearby cities

Middletown, DE
$5,741/mo
$5,896/mo
$5,741/mo

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

Middletown, DE
$5,741/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,741/mo

Memory care costs in Middletown, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,326/mo
Studio
$6,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,333/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,160/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Middletown 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: Middletown, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiddletown, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,741/mo$6,275/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$5,599/mo$6,215/mo$4,718/mo
Independent Living$4,388/mo$5,219/mo$4,175/mo
Memory Care
Middletown, DE:$5,741/mo
Delaware:$6,275/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Middletown, DE:$5,599/mo
Delaware:$6,215/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Independent Living
Middletown, DE:$4,388/mo
Delaware:$5,219/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
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Memory care costs in Middletown, DE, over time

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

Middletown, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Middletown, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Middletown 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
Middletown, DE$7,110/mo$6,929/mo+2.6%
Delaware$7,110/mo$6,929/mo+2.6%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Middletown, DE
2024 average cost:$7,110/mo
2023 average cost:$6,929/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Middletown

Recent reviews for memory care in Middletown

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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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.

Middletown review score based on 1,068 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1068 reviews of 191 Middletown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Middletown 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

Middletown review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Middletown, DE191 facilities
8.1
Odessa, DE7 facilities
8.2
Townsend, DE198 facilities

Review subcategories for Middletown 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 1,068 reviews of 191 Middletown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Middletown 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.
Middletown, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Middletown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middletown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middletown, 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 Middletown 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 Middletown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Middletown, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Middletown 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 Middletown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Middletown, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.7%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middletown 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 Middletown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middletown, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
59.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.4%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.1%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Middletown 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 Middletown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middletown, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
46.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middletown 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 Middletown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Middletown, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
67%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.1%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
50.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Middletown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Meadowcrest at Middletown, Harrison House Chester County and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys are the top-rated memory care facilities near Middletown, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 225 memory care facilities near Middletown, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Middletown, Delaware are Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys, Morningside House of Exton and Cardinal Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 225 memory care facilities near you in Middletown, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, Delaware ranges from $495 to $15070. The average Memory Care cost in Middletown, Delaware is $5,741. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Middletown, 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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