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Assisted living costs in Kirkwood Gardens average about $6,385 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 360 communities in Kirkwood Gardens. Our detailed directory has 10082 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as West Chester, Newark and Media.

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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Photo of Madonna Heritage
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. The...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
6.8
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For the most part the staff is friendly and helpful. There does seem to be some friction between the Brookdale nursing staff and the hospice staff coming from the Brookdale side. The food is good. Everyone...
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.
It’s care you and your family can count on.If you and your family are looking for memory care support, our Alzheimer’s and dementia care community can help. Also known as Clare Bridge, our care is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging...
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Because "A Place for Mom" helped me find St. Johns Herr Estate I now live there. I love it. My cottage is wonderful.....I couldn't be happier. Independent living at its best. I hope I can remain...
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.
The art of living well is defined at St. John's. Offering the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, supportive services and access to healthcare, St. John's Herr Estate is an established community designed to meet your physical, spiritual and social aspirations. Here you decide how you want to...
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Very nice well trained staff----polite and very helpful to both residents and their relatives. Have eaten there twice and both times meals were very good. My Aunt is very pleased with the staff and food. ...
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.
Brightview Perry Hall offers so many ways to live life on your terms! Learn to sew in our sewing room. Get creative in our woodshop. Laugh with your friends when you watch a comedy in our movie theater, or work on your short game on our putting green. In the evening, you can unwind by a fire pit,...
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Masonic Village at Burlington gets 5 stars across the board. What sticks out most about this facility would be how friendly and helpful the staff are. I would highly recommend this community to others.
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.
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The main reason we chose Berks Leisure Living was because the facility is close to family. The thing that sticks out the most is the very nice people here.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Berks Leisure Living is here for your senior housing needs with affordable, spacious apartments. We offer private and semi-private rooms, complete with furniture if you so desire. We encourage individuality in our residents through activities and personal care needs.We invite you to tour our...
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Caraway is wonderful. It's relatively small but very family like. She's in a shared room, but it's still big enough to put a bed, dresser, nightstand, mini fridge, corner shelf, favorite rocking chair and...
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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The staff are very caring and treat residents with great respect. Any questions or concerns are addressed quickly. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, including exercise,...
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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The entire staff from marketing to caregivers have been wonderful through the whole process of moving my mother into the facility and getting her acclimated. I am a nurse case manager within the local...
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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He was treated well, plenty of activities and he really liked it there. Only reason not to get 5 stars was after they filed for bankruptcy the increased his rent over $[removed] with NO notice so we moved...
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.
Sanatoga Court and Sanatoga Center, two Genesis HealthCare facilities located on the same campus, offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing options.Sanatoga Court Senior Living offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also...
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Photo of Country View Manor
8.0
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The whole facility is a family! They go over and above to make sure all the residents have what they need. Whether it’s medical, meals, religious, community or just help hanging a picture in their room,...
Provides: Assisted 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.
In 1986, my mother would often visit with her aunt and grandmother at the personal care home they were living in. Unfortunately, it did not take long to discover that the care they were receiving was very disheartening. It was at this time my mother’s love for her family would not allow them to...
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I am so thrilled that my father is at Forest Hill Heights! The staff are caring, dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable. Everything about the facility is lovely - it's well-appointed and clean, and 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.
Forest Hill Heights, LLC, is an assisted living residence in Forest Hill, Maryland. Now under new management, Forest Hill Heights (formerly known as Rock Spring Village) offers 24/7 on-site nursing care, fine dining, and personalized care plans for our residents. Caring has been our privilege for...
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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
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.
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The rooms are an adequate size. The staff are really helpful with any questions we have needing to be answered. Overall, it is a very nice place.
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.
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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.
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.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...
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My loved one is doing very well here. He is being cared for very well here. I'am happy with everything they have done for us. The staff is patient and very caring towards the residents. They do a good job...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Ingleside Homes offers affordable assisted living to all fail seniors, regardless of income, who need assistance with two or more activities of assisted living such as eating, bathing and dressing.
Photo of Home For Aged Women-Minquadale
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Newark Manor
Provides: Memory Care, 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.
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.
Newark Manor Nursing Home is an intermediate care facility with twenty four hour a day professional nursing care located on W. Main Street in Newark, Delaware. We have been in business since 1964. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our staff and the homelike environment we provide.We are...
Photo of Kendal At Longwood
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.
Photo of Crosslands
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.
Photo of Kendal Crosslands Communities
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.
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.
Newark Haven Assisted Living is located in beautiful Newark, Delaware. We are well known for providing exceptional service to all of our residents. Sometimes moving from your home to an assisted living facility can be difficult but we are here to make it easy. We are located in a very safe and...
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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Kirkwood Gardens, DE

The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood Gardens is $6,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elsmere, DE with an average of $6,385 per month.

Assisted living costs in Kirkwood Gardens, DE, vs. state and national averages

Kirkwood Gardens, DE
$6,385/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Kirkwood Gardens, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,385/mo
$7,924/mo

Assisted living costs in Kirkwood Gardens, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,559/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,384/mo

Senior living costs in Kirkwood Gardens vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kirkwood Gardens, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKirkwood Gardens, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$7,555/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,924/mo$8,215/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,984/mo$4,873/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Kirkwood Gardens, DE:$6,385/mo
Delaware:$7,555/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Kirkwood Gardens, DE:$7,924/mo
Delaware:$8,215/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Kirkwood Gardens, DE:$3,984/mo
Delaware:$4,873/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Kirkwood Gardens, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kirkwood Gardens and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Kirkwood Gardens, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kirkwood Gardens have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kirkwood Gardens, DE$6,039/mo$5,796/mo+4.2%
Delaware$6,390/mo$6,287/mo+1.6%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Kirkwood Gardens, DE
2024 average cost:$6,039/mo
2023 average cost:$5,796/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,390/mo
2023 average cost:$6,287/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kirkwood Gardens, DE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Kirkwood Gardens.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kirkwood Gardens

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kirkwood Gardens

Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Lorelton, my mom enjoys the warm greetings and helpfulness of the staff, and at Encore at Foulk, residents praise the caring nature of the caregivers. Additionally, at Encore at ...
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Variety of activities for socializing. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at communities. At Lorelton, my mother enjoys the daily social events and outings, and at Forwood Estates, the variety of activities caters to different interests, allowing residents to stay engaged and build new friendships.
Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff is important for peace of mind and effective care. At Rockland Place, the administration is responsive and keeps families informed, and at Encore at Parkside, staff members make it a priority to involve families in their loved ones' ...
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High-quality meals and attentive dining services. Nutritious and appetizing meals are a top priority for residents, and several communities have received praise for their dining experiences. At The Pointe Lodge and Place, my loved one appreciates the accommodations for dietary restrictions, and at Encore at Foulk, the thoughtful dining serv ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews often highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in creating a comfortable living environment. At Rockland Place, the cleanliness and organization of the community are noted, and at Forwood Estates, residents enjoy the updated bathrooms and well-maintained common areas.
Comprehensive health care services on-site. Having health care services readily available is crucial for peace of mind and efficient care. At Encore at Parkside, the medical center on-site offers a range of health care services, and at Lorelton, residents appreciate the ease of access to health care professionals when needed.
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Kirkwood Gardens review score based on 2,121 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2121 reviews of 360 Kirkwood Gardens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kirkwood Gardens 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

Kirkwood Gardens review score compared against nearby cities

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Kirkwood Gardens, DE360 facilities
8.3
Dover, DE93 facilities
8.8
Milford, DE14 facilities

Review subcategories for Kirkwood Gardens 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 2,121 reviews of 360 Kirkwood Gardens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kirkwood Gardens 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.
Kirkwood Gardens, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
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3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Kirkwood Gardens assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood Gardens assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood Gardens, 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 Kirkwood Gardens 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 Kirkwood Gardens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kirkwood Gardens, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kirkwood Gardens 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 Kirkwood Gardens Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kirkwood Gardens, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kirkwood Gardens 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 Kirkwood Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkwood Gardens, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood Gardens 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 Kirkwood Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirkwood Gardens, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.8%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood Gardens 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 Kirkwood Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirkwood Gardens, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
60.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kirkwood Gardens

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Delaware assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kirkwood Gardens protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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The best assisted living facilities near you in Kirkwood Gardens, Delaware are Spring Village at Hammonton, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Azalea of Cinnaminson. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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