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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cross Keys, DE
Assisted living costs in Cross Keys average about $6,114 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Cross Keys. Our detailed directory has 163 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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9.3
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Wow!!! Staff amazing!! Head Nursing amazing!! [Name removed] is the most loving Director Ever!!!! The facility is operated at the highest standards but with Love. Doors are open in most rooms and welcoming....
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.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
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31 reviews
These facilities tout how busy and engaged the resident will be but I've found it's very dependent on who is working on any given day how much activity actually takes place. Overall it's a good place but the...
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.
Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing is a well established retirement community centrally located in Salisbury, Maryland. We can provide you or your loved one with a worry-free lifestyle while not sacrificing privacy or independence. Our spacious apartments and variety of...
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8.2
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36 reviews
From the beginning of getting my family not only enrolled but every process step by step all of the staff of gull Creek that we worked with were great and my wife and i have been very happy with there...
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.
Discover a senior living community with a family atmosphere and small town ambiance. Gull Creek offers residents and their families a relaxed environment and a variety of retirement lifestyle offerings on a rental basis; Assisted Living apartments to a safe and secure Memory Care...
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People have been generally pleasant to deal with and will greet my dad when they see him. Dining service is extremely slow. The only thing I would say negatively is that it's very pricey and you have to pay...
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.
A brand-new destination for senior living has arrived in Lewes!Seniors seeking resort-style living with abundant amenities, exceptional wellness programs and the flexibility of monthly rental apartments need look no further.With the final inspections and signs-offs having taken place during the...
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My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to the...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
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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.
Delmar Manor Assisted Living Delmar Manor Assisted Living is located in Delmar, MD in Wicomico County. Our residential care home supplies the care that you need right when you need it in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Delmar enjoy all that Wicomico County has to...
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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.
Guiding Hands Assisted Living Guiding Hands Assisted Living is a residential care home located in rural Berlin, Maryland in Worcester County. The city of Berlin is located in the southern part of Maryland, about 10 miles from the Atlantic Coastline. There are plenty of recreational areas located...
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My Aunt Alma, who just turned 100 years old on [date removed], has happily resided at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe (Brandywine) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the past 6 years. Despite the lockdown...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean. Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and nature trails. 2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Cross Keys, DE
The average cost of senior living in Cross Keys is $6,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $5,109 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cross Keys, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cross Keys, DE vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cross Keys, DE by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cross Keys, DE
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What families are saying about assisted living in Cross Keys
Recent reviews for assisted living in Cross Keys
Peregrine Salisbury
4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.
Brandywine Living at Fenwick Island in Selbyville, DE
5.0
My mother has been a resident at Brandywine Fenwick for 2.5 years. During this period she has received outstanding personal and professional care. AL living is a significant transition and hard for all involved, and nothing is ever perfect. However the leadership and caregivers at Brandywine ...
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Milford Place
5.0
5 stars for all!
We know other people who had been here and had a good experience which was the main reason we chose this facility.
Everyone was compassionate and responded to her needs
Cross Keys review score based on 31 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 11 Cross Keys assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cross Keys 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
Cross Keys review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cross Keys 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 31 reviews of 11 Cross Keys assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cross Keys 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.Cross Keys, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Cross Keys assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cross Keys assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cross Keys, 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 Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys 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
54.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cross Keys, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys 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
27.3%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cross Keys
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 Cross Keys protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Peregrine Salisbury, Milford Place and Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cross Keys, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Cross Keys, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Cross Keys, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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- Berlin, Maryland
- Delmar, Delaware
- Lewes, Delaware
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