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Memory care in Port Penn 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 Port Penn is about $5,699 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 293 communities, read 6477 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...
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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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The VC is really nice and the provide really good care. We expected the application to take a long time but he was able to move in in a month. He's in the new part so it has alot of ammentities, they provide...
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.
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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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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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.
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, 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.
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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
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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, 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.
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.
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
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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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This is a very nice community with a very good staff. This is the best that we have ever been. The care is just excellent. We have had a bad experience and this time it has been great. Mom really is doing...
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.
Harvest View Personal Care & Woodland Heights is a senior living community located on the campus of Woodland Heights in Narvon, PA which is considered an unincorporated community in Lancaster County. Residents can enjoy getting their daily exercise and taking quiet walks, shopping in nearby...
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Port Penn, DE

The average cost of senior living in Port Penn is $5,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,514 per month.

Memory care costs in Port Penn, DE, vs. nearby cities

Port Penn, DE
$5,698/mo
$5,856/mo

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

Port Penn, DE
$5,698/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,698/mo

Memory care costs in Port Penn, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,276/mo
Studio
$6,046/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,154/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,824/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Port Penn 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: Port Penn, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Penn, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,698/mo$6,244/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$5,692/mo$6,185/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,451/mo$5,194/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Port Penn, DE:$5,698/mo
Delaware:$6,244/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Port Penn, DE:$5,692/mo
Delaware:$6,185/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Port Penn, DE:$4,451/mo
Delaware:$5,194/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Port Penn, DE, over time

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

Port Penn, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Port Penn, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Port Penn 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Port Penn, DE$7,110/mo$6,929/mo+2.6%
Delaware$7,110/mo$6,929/mo+2.6%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Port Penn, 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:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Port Penn

Recent reviews for memory care in Port Penn

Silver Springs at East Norriton

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff in various communities. For instance, at The Residence at Bala Cynwyd, residents and families appreciate the approachable and attentive staff who go above and beyond to ensure everyone feels at home. At Arden Courts King of Prussi ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered in different communities. For example, at Eagleview Landing, the memory care unit offers daily activities tailored to each resident's interests and abilities, while at Artis Senior Living of Evesham, residents participate in a var ...
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Thoughtfully planned meals. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Juniper Village at Williamstown, the chef accommodates individual dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day. At Spring Mill Senior Living, ...
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Properly maintained living spaces. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, both indoors and outdoors. For example, at Sunrise of Westtown, families and residents are impressed with the clean and spacious living quarters, while at The Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting, the entire facility is described ...
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Consistent communication with families. Families value the open and frequent communication they receive from community staff. For instance, at Arden Courts King of Prussia, A Memory Care Community, the memory care director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones to discuss care needs and updates, while at E ...
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Accessible and convenient transportation. Communities that offer accessible and convenient transportation options, like Arden Courts Cherry Hill, A Memory Care Community, help residents maintain their independence and connect with their community. Families and residents appreciate the ease of scheduling rides to appointments and outin ...
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Port Penn review score based on 1,428 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1428 reviews of 245 Port Penn memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Port Penn 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

Port Penn review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Port Penn, DE245 facilities
8.2
Delaware City, DE324 facilities
8.1
Odessa, DE7 facilities

Review subcategories for Port Penn 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 1,428 reviews of 245 Port Penn memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Port Penn 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.
Port Penn, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Port Penn memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Penn memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Penn, 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 Port Penn 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 Port Penn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Port Penn, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.3%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Port Penn 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 Port Penn Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Port Penn, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Penn 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 Port Penn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Penn, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Penn 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 Port Penn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Penn, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
44.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Penn 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 Port Penn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Penn, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
64.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
46.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Port Penn

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