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Memory care in Mission 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 Mission is about $5,764 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 153 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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53 reviews
9.4
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53 reviews
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Wow!!! Staff amazing!! Head Nursing amazing!! [Name removed] is the most loving Director Ever!!!! The facility is operated at the highest standards but with Love. Doors are open in most rooms and welcoming....
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.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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33 reviews
8.2
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33 reviews
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The facility and staff are excellent. The facility is clean and no crazy smells. Activities are excellent the driver who takes to outside trips and doctor appointments is excellent however the driver only...
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.
Discover a senior living community with a family atmosphere and small town ambiance. Gull Creek offers residents and their families a relaxed environment and a variety of retirement lifestyle offerings on a rental basis; Assisted Living apartments to a safe and secure Memory Care...
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30 reviews
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Our experience was wonderful. They provided a tour, explained everything, provided assistance getting my dad transferred from another facility and made the process easy. My dad loves it there. He says the...
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.
Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing is a well established retirement community centrally located in Salisbury, Maryland. We can provide you or your loved one with a worry-free lifestyle while not sacrificing privacy or independence.  Our spacious apartments and variety of...
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8.0
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8.0
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My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to the...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
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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.
Photo of Catered Living at Ocean Pines
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.
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...
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My Aunt Alma, who just turned 100 years old on [date removed], has happily resided at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe (Brandywine) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the past 6 years. Despite the lockdown...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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.
Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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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.
A brand-new destination for senior living has arrived in Lewes!Seniors seeking resort-style living with abundant amenities, exceptional wellness programs and the flexibility of monthly rental apartments need look no further.With the final inspections and signs-offs having taken place during the...
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Cost of memory care in Mission, DE

The average cost of senior living in Mission is $5,764 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rehoboth Beach, DE with an average of $5,668 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mission, DE vs. nearby cities

Mission, DE
$5,764/mo
$5,894/mo
$5,882/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mission, DE vs. the state and national average

Mission, DE
$5,764/mo
U.S. national average
$4,844/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mission vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,764/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mission, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$6,160/mo
Studio
$6,043/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,528/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,378/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Mission

Recent reviews for memory care in Mission

Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

5.0
[Removed], the new director, has been a breath of fresh air. Her best two qualities are 1). Caring sincerely for the residents 2) listening to suggestions. She is a proactive leader!

Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury

4.5
A place for mom really helped me find just the right place for my mom. This place is one of Salisburys hidden gems. Whenever I travel to see mom and to take her out for a little while it's convenient to shopping centers and restaurants without having to drive through town. Every thing is within ...
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Peregrine Salisbury

4.7
Antria Salisbury is a ten out of ten stars, this community is exceptionally clean, we were very impressed. The staff is wonderful, they would also be a ten out of ten stars. The community is a little more on the expensive side but the care services are great. The activities are wonderful they ...
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Mission review score based on 27 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 9 Mission memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mission 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

Mission review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Mission, DE9 facilities
8.1
Millsboro, DE7 facilities
8.1
Dagsboro, DE7 facilities

Review subcategories for Mission 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 27 reviews of 9 Mission memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mission 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.
Mission, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Mission memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mission memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mission, 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 Mission 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 Mission that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mission, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mission 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 Mission Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mission, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mission 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 Mission partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mission, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mission 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 Mission communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mission, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mission 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 Mission offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mission, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near Mission, Delaware. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Mission, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mission, 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 Mission, 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 Mission, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Mission, Delaware is $5,764. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mission, 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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