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Assisted living costs in Jacobs Crossroads average about $6,276 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in Jacobs Crossroads. Our detailed directory has 690 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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I have nothing, but good things to say about this community. The manager goes above and beyond. I am able to trust her judgement. If there is a major issue than I will receive a call from the manager....
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.
Chesapeake Cottage is a residential care home in the town of Snow Hill, Worchester County, MD. Our senior care home is accessible from Pocokome, Salisbury, and Ocean City. The group home setting is an attractive, independent living community for the seniors who would like a break from city life....
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My loved one, [name removed], came to Brightview from another facility. I knew neither he nor I could stay there another day and it was with great happiness we made the move to Brightview, South River,...
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.
Experience something new every day at Brightview South River. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events...
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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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.
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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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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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.
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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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
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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: Memory Care
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Rio Grande Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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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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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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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Jacobs Crossroads, DE

The average cost of senior living in Jacobs Crossroads is $6,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $5,109 per month.

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

Jacobs Crossroads, DE
$6,276/mo
$5,924/mo

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

Jacobs Crossroads, DE
$6,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,276/mo
$6,633/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,943/mo
Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,880/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,126/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Jacobs Crossroads over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Jacobs Crossroads, DE

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What families are saying about assisted living in Jacobs Crossroads

Recent reviews for assisted living in Jacobs Crossroads

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.

Queenstown Landing

5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families. The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable pricing and reasonable rent increases. Several reviews mention the importance of affordability in their community selection. At The Residence at Eden Green, residents and their families were disappointed with the planned rent increase and the lack of updates to the building since 1985. However, at Brookdale Dover and Commonwealt ...
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Friendly, helpful, and attentive staff. Throughout the reviews, the staff's friendly, helpful, and attentive nature stood out as a major factor in overall satisfaction. Staff members at Dover Place, Annapolitan Assisted Living, and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton were consistently praised for their kindness and dedication ...
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Variety of activities tailored to residents' interests. Residents found joy in the wide range of activities offered at their communities, from movie nights and museum outings to gardening classes and social events. Activities, like those mentioned at Gull Creek Senior Living Community, kept residents engaged and active.
Well-maintained living spaces and updated common areas. Reviews emphasized the importance of cleanliness and upkeep within their communities. At Dover Place, residents appreciated the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room, while Gull Creek Senior Living Community mentioned the ongoing improvements being made.
Open communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff ensured everyone was informed and care needs were being met. Families at Dover Place and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton spoke highly of the regular meetings held between senior residents, their loved ones, and community staf ...
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Specialized memory care units and services. Several reviews noted the importance of memory care services for their loved ones, with communities like Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury and Queenstown Landing offering dedicated memory care units and specialized care for residents with memory loss.
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Jacobs Crossroads review score based on 194 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 194 reviews of 42 Jacobs Crossroads assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Jacobs Crossroads 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

Jacobs Crossroads review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Jacobs Crossroads, DE42 facilities
5.7
Bridgeville, DE8 facilities
5.7
Greenwood, DE6 facilities

Review subcategories for Jacobs Crossroads 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 194 reviews of 42 Jacobs Crossroads assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Jacobs Crossroads 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
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Jacobs Crossroads assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jacobs Crossroads assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jacobs Crossroads, 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 Jacobs Crossroads 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 Jacobs Crossroads 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
69%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.9%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Jacobs Crossroads 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 Jacobs Crossroads Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jacobs Crossroads, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jacobs Crossroads 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 Jacobs Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jacobs Crossroads, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Jacobs Crossroads 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 Jacobs Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jacobs Crossroads, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jacobs Crossroads 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 Jacobs Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jacobs Crossroads, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
59.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Jacobs Crossroads

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 Jacobs Crossroads protect seniors.

Learn about Delaware Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Jacobs Crossroads, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 44 assisted living facilities near Jacobs Crossroads, Delaware. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Jacobs Crossroads, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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