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Assisted living costs in Blackbird average about $5,643 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 209 communities in Blackbird. Our detailed directory has 4607 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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.
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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Riverdale Terrace Waterfront Retirement Residence
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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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Cost of assisted living in Blackbird, DE

The average cost of senior living in Blackbird is $5,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,595 per month.

Assisted living costs in Blackbird, DE, vs. nearby cities

Blackbird, DE
$5,643/mo
$5,637/mo
$5,856/mo

Assisted living costs in Blackbird, DE, vs. state and national averages

Blackbird, DE
$5,643/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Blackbird, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,643/mo
$5,784/mo

Assisted living costs in Blackbird, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,250/mo
Studio
$5,542/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,938/mo

Senior living costs in Blackbird 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: Blackbird, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlackbird, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,643/mo$6,235/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,784/mo$6,295/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$4,578/mo$5,236/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Blackbird, DE:$5,643/mo
Delaware:$6,235/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Blackbird, DE:$5,784/mo
Delaware:$6,295/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Blackbird, DE:$4,578/mo
Delaware:$5,236/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Blackbird, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Blackbird 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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Assisted living cost trends in Blackbird, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Blackbird 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
Blackbird, DE$6,485/mo$6,231/mo+4.1%
Delaware$6,507/mo$6,231/mo+4.4%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Blackbird, DE
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,507/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blackbird, DE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Blackbird.

What families are saying about assisted living in Blackbird

Recent reviews for assisted living in Blackbird

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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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Patient and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle, where residents and their families have developed lasting friendships with caregivers.
Exceptional food and dining experiences. Several reviews praise the quality of meals and dining experiences at different communities, including Ciel of Washington Township, where residents look forward to mealtimes due to the chef's accommodations for dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Frequent, detailed conversations between families and community staff help ensure that care needs are being met and keep everyone informed, as mentioned in reviews for Eagleview Landing.
Engaging activities based on residents' interests. Communities like Rockland Place offer a variety of specialized activities tailored to residents' interests, with consistent praise for the weekly trivia nights, museum outings, and gardening classes.
Cleanliness and upkeep of interior spaces and grounds. Reviews at Juniper Village at Williamstown highlight the cleanliness and updated interior spaces, while Dover Place mentions the well-taken care of exterior areas like gardens and walking trails.
Personalized care and accommodations. Some communities, such as All American Assisted Living at Washington Township, accommodate individual needs and make adjustments to enhance safety and comfort for residents, earning praise from families.
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Blackbird review score based on 1,003 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1003 reviews of 179 Blackbird assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blackbird review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Blackbird review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Blackbird, DE179 facilities
8.2
Townsend, DE222 facilities
8.4
Odessa, DE8 facilities

Review subcategories for Blackbird assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,003 reviews of 179 Blackbird assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Blackbird resident and family assisted living 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.
Blackbird, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.0
Care services
3.4
3.6
Staff
3.7
3.9
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.4
3.5
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
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Blackbird assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackbird assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackbird, 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 Blackbird assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Blackbird that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blackbird, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.9%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.9%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.2%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blackbird assisted living

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 Blackbird Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blackbird, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.6%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.2%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.1%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blackbird assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blackbird partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackbird, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.7%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
57%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackbird assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blackbird communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackbird, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.5%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blackbird assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Blackbird offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackbird, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
64.2%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.3%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.4%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.5%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.2%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blackbird

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blackbird protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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