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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Blackbird, DE
Assisted living costs in Blackbird average about $5,443 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 211 communities in Blackbird. Our detailed directory has 3942 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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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.
A Caring Place, Inc. is an assisted living facility located in Parkville, Maryland. A Caring Place, Inc. offers several different services to cater to the very specific needs of your loved one. Group homes, assisted living, dementia care, and respite care are just a few of A Caring Place, Inc.'s...
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My loved one is here currently and it’s really nice and she likes it. The staff is easy to communicate with and attentive. She’s in a wheelchair and whatever she needs, they help her a lot. She said the food...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Blackbird, DE
The average cost of senior living in Blackbird is $5,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Townsend, DE with an average of $5,395 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blackbird, DE vs. nearby cities
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blackbird, DE
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What families are saying about assisted living in Blackbird
Recent reviews for assisted living in Blackbird
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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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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Springfield Crossings
4.1
There are some staff members that go out of their way to help and assist my mother then there are a few that act as if it a bother to help. I am being very honest but for the most part they keep the residents safe and active.
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 Washington Township Senior Living, 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 857 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 857 reviews of 184 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
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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 857 reviews of 184 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
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
66.3%
52.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.5%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.7%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.8%
53%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.9%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
13.5%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.1%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.7%
39.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
35.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
13.9%
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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
43.5%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
17.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.8%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.2%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.5%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.3%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.7%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.2%
45.3%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Delaware assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blackbird protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions of Cross Keys, Brookdale Cape May and Foulk Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Blackbird, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 211 assisted living facilities near Blackbird, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Blackbird, Delaware are Traditions of Cross Keys, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Fountain View at Logan Square. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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