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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Spruance City, DE

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Memory care in Spruance City 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 Spruance City is about $5,703 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 146 communities, read 3389 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Chestertown, Wrangle Hill and Breezewood.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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Cost of memory care in Spruance City, DE

The average cost of senior living in Spruance City is $5,703 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,550 per month.

Memory care costs in Spruance City, DE, vs. nearby cities

Spruance City, DE
$5,703/mo
$5,710/mo
$5,733/mo

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

Spruance City, DE
$5,703/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,703/mo

Memory care costs in Spruance City, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,460/mo
Studio
$6,117/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,386/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,773/mo

Senior living costs in Spruance City 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: Spruance City, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSpruance City, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,703/mo$6,253/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$5,629/mo$6,194/mo$4,706/mo
Independent Living$3,923/mo$5,201/mo$4,162/mo
Memory Care
Spruance City, DE:$5,703/mo
Delaware:$6,253/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Spruance City, DE:$5,629/mo
Delaware:$6,194/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Independent Living
Spruance City, DE:$3,923/mo
Delaware:$5,201/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Memory care costs in Spruance City, DE, over time

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

Spruance City, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Spruance City, DE

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

Recent reviews for memory care in Spruance City

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.

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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Spruance City review score based on 780 family reviews

8.3
Review score127 facilities780 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 780 reviews of 127 Spruance City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Spruance City 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

Spruance City review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Spruance City, DE127 facilities
8.3
Smyrna, DE147 facilities
8.3
Clayton, DE144 facilities

Review subcategories for Spruance City 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 780 reviews of 127 Spruance City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Spruance City 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.
Spruance City, 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
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Spruance City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spruance City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spruance City, 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 Spruance City 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 Spruance City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Spruance City, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.9%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Spruance City 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 Spruance City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spruance City, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.7%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.7%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spruance City 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 Spruance City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spruance City, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.6%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Spruance City 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 Spruance City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spruance City, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
48%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spruance City 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 Spruance City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spruance City, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
67.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.9%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
48%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Spruance City

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