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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Slaughter, DE

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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 $6,069 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 115 communities, read 2213 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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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3 star
13%
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13%
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13%
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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...
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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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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...
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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 $6,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $5,690 per month.

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

Slaughter, DE
$6,069/mo
$6,079/mo
$6,353/mo

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

Slaughter, DE
$6,069/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,069/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,816/mo
Studio
$6,716/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,163/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,761/mo

Senior living costs in Slaughter 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: Slaughter, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSlaughter, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$6,069/mo$6,244/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$5,672/mo$6,185/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,128/mo$5,194/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Slaughter, DE:$6,069/mo
Delaware:$6,244/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Slaughter, DE:$5,672/mo
Delaware:$6,185/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Slaughter, DE:$4,128/mo
Delaware:$5,194/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Slaughter, DE, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Slaughter, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Slaughter 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
Slaughter, 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%
Slaughter, 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 Slaughter

Recent reviews for memory care in Slaughter

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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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

Mullica Gardens Assisted Living in Mullica Hill, NJ

3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Mullica Gardens Assisted Living and the overall experience was good. I knew that my loved one was safe and that was very important to me. Overall, the staff was good. Some were poor and some were great. The food was good. The activities were great, ...
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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 Wilmington, A Memory Care Community, Lorelton, and Lorelton, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and families are kept informed. Staff members bu ...
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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 Wilmington, A Memory Care Community, HeartHomes at Bay Ridge, and Spring Arbor of Severna Park. Regular updates and open dialogue help families feel in ...
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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, The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge, 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 491 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 491 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

8.2
Slaughter, DE106 facilities
8.1
Hartly, DE118 facilities
8.8
Kenton, DE7 facilities

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 491 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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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.
Slaughter, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67%
69.2%
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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
72.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.5%
25.7%
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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
40.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34%
20.7%
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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.
Slaughter, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
44.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
22.5%
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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.
Slaughter, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
65.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Slaughter

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