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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Claymont, DE
If you’re looking for assisted living in Claymont, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Claymont or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Claymont.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Claymont for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 31 assisted living facilities in the Claymont area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedarbrook, West Oak Lane and West Mt. Airy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Philadelphia, Media and West Chester.
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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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My mom has been here 14 years. My mom went in here independent and loved it and has since then moved to more care. She gets involved in so many activities. We have eaten here many times and the food is...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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, 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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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Cost of assisted living in Claymont, DE
The average cost of senior living in Claymont is $5,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,224 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Claymont, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Claymont, DE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Claymont
Recent reviews for assisted living in Claymont
Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA
5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing.
My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Asbury Ivy Gables in Wilmington, DE
4.4
The place is great, the community is very clean and the staff members have continued to be so helpful and friendly. There are activities during all different times of the day, they are keeping our loved one constantly active and engaged. There are exercise glasses and mind games. She is really ...
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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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Claymont review score based on 189 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 189 reviews of 31 Claymont assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Claymont 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 Claymont 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 189 reviews of 31 Claymont assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Claymont 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.Claymont, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Claymont assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Claymont assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Claymont, 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 Claymont 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 Claymont that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Claymont, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.7%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.2%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Claymont 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 Claymont Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Claymont, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Claymont 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 Claymont partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Claymont, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.2%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Claymont 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 Claymont communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Claymont, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Claymont 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 Claymont offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Claymont, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
71%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.1%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Claymont
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 Claymont protect seniors.
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