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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
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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11 Floor plan available
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9.4
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Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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3838 Floor plans available
9.0
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I highly recommend Harmony at Kent and would encourage others to use their facility and services. I do also highly appreciate and strongly recommend A Place for Mom as a resource that was immensely helpful...
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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What our family likes the most about the Dover Place community is just how helpful and accessible the nursing staff team is there. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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8.0
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Kind and caring staff in the Memory Care area. Couldn't do enough for my father and we were so appreciative. [name removed] was absolutely amazing. Room sizes in memory care were good. 1 room bed/living...
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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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This is an excellent place for yourself or your loved one. The care and compassion the staff showed was amazing! They did the best they could with what they had during the pandemic. The staff stand out to...
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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Cost of assisted living in Felton, DE

The average cost of senior living in Felton is $5,814 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartly, DE with an average of $5,466 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Felton, DE vs. nearby cities

Felton, DE
$5,814/mo
$5,814/mo
$5,814/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Felton, DE vs. the state and national average

Felton, DE
$5,814/mo
U.S. national average
$4,577/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Felton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,814/mo
$5,867/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Felton, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,705/mo
Studio
$6,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,908/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,516/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Felton over time

Felton, DEDE stateNational

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What families are saying about assisted living in Felton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Felton

Dover Place

4.1
Overall everything seemed to go smoothly. The building was clean and tidy. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. My loved seemed to decline once there and needed more care than I felt she got. All the staff members were very helpful and caring. My loved one likes all kinds of food and ...
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Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE

4.9
The Harmony at Kent community is clean, safe and comfortable. Based on the experience I have had so far with this community, I would recommend them to other families who made need a place for their loved ones.

Milford Place

4.9
Milford Place is wonderful. They treated my Mother in Law almost like family. They were caring and conscientious with her care. The facility is clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and the salesperson who helped us was very helpful and knowledgeable about the facility. All the ...
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Felton review score based on 67 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 10 Felton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Felton 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

Felton review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Felton, DE10 facilities
8.8
Viola, DE6 facilities
8.8
Woodside, DE7 facilities

Review subcategories for Felton 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 67 reviews of 10 Felton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Felton 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.
Felton, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Felton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Felton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Felton, 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 Felton 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 Felton 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
50%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
60%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Felton 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 Felton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Felton, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Felton 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 Felton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Felton, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Felton 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 Felton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Felton, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Felton 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 Felton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Felton, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Felton

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 Felton protect seniors.

Learn about Delaware Assisted Living regulations

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