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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Slaughter, DE
Memory care in Slaughter 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 Slaughter is about $5,954 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 106 communities, read 1869 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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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8%
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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
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...
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps the...
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.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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.
5 star
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4 star
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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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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Cost of memory care in Slaughter, DE
The average cost of senior living in Slaughter is $5,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Townsend, DE with an average of $5,529 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Slaughter
Recent reviews for memory care in Slaughter
Integrity Esther's Place at Harford 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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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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown
3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and responsive staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff across various communities, such as Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wilmington, Lorelton, and Lorelton, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and families are kept informed. Staf ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities like Lorelton, Charter Senior Living of Annapolis, and Mullica Gardens Assisted Living offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, creating opportunities for socializing, learning, and staying active. These activities play a crucial role in promoting residents ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Reviews highlight the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and caregivers at communities such as Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wilmington, HeartHomes at Bay Ridge, and Spring Arbor of Severna Park. Regular updates and open dialogue help fami ...
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Personalized care and accommodations. Residents at various communities, including Lorelton, Charter Senior Living of Annapolis, and Queenstown Landing, appreciate the individualized attention they receive and the accommodations that cater to their unique needs and preferences. Personalized care helps create a sense of comfort ...
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Professionally maintained facilities. Reviews for communities such as Spring Oak at Vineland, Somerford House and Place of Newark, and Lorelton praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable environment for residents.
Understanding and supportive care for memory care residents. Several communities, like Brookdale Dover, Charter Senior Living of Annapolis, and Lorelton, specialize in memory care and provide compassionate and understanding care for residents dealing with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The staff's expertise and patience help families feel ...
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Slaughter review score based on 374 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 374 reviews of 106 Slaughter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Slaughter 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
Slaughter review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Slaughter 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 374 reviews of 106 Slaughter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Slaughter 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.Slaughter, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Slaughter memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slaughter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slaughter, 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 Slaughter 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 Slaughter 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
65.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.6%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Slaughter 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 Slaughter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Slaughter, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.3%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.5%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Slaughter 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 Slaughter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Slaughter, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Slaughter 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 Slaughter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.6%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slaughter 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 Slaughter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.3%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Cape May, Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek and Foulk Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Slaughter, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 106 memory care facilities near Slaughter, Delaware. See the full list.
The 106 memory care facilities near you in Slaughter, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Slaughter, 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 Slaughter, 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 Slaughter, Delaware ranges from $152 to $55730. The average Memory Care cost in Slaughter, Delaware is $5,954. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Slaughter, Delaware typically starts at $152. 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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