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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Oakley, DE
Assisted living costs in Oakley average about $6,061 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Oakley. Our detailed directory has 79 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 would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The dining...
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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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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They are so awesome I cannot say enough about them. My uncle loves it there. Small town values. He was at [community removed] for 6 months beautiful property bells and whistles and awful staff uncaring...
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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These places are hard to find but believe have found our loved one's home in Arcadia of Denton. Everything is nice, friendly staff, friendly and nice residents. Food is good, with many options. Activities...
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.
Arcadia of Denton II is our newest location on the eastern shore, which opened in February 2021. This location has 16 private rooms, a large living and dining area, and a secured back garden patio. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children...
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[name removed] was just wonderful. Every road block we had she gave her input. the facility was brand new and very nice inside, since it was new there were only 5 residents so they got great care. Even the...
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.
Arcadia of Denton I has 16 suites, all with private bathrooms. This location also has a large living and dining area, two activity rooms, and a backyard gazebo. 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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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...
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.
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 Oakley, DE
The average cost of senior living in Oakley is $6,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $5,109 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oakley, DE vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oakley, DE
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What families are saying about assisted living in Oakley
Recent reviews for assisted living in Oakley
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
The Lodge at Historic Lewes
4.8
He's well taken care of and is a nice environment. We picked this community because of the proximity to his home and other relatives, mainly
Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE
4.9
We relocated my mother-in-law from Florida and quickly realized that her memory issues were more than just age related. From start to move in, Harmony at Kent helped ease our minds knowing that she would be safe and cared for. She is very happy with her apartment and enjoys the food and ...
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Oakley assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakley, 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 Oakley 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 Oakley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakley, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Oakley 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 Oakley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakley 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 Oakley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakley, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakley 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 Oakley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakley 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 Oakley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oakley
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 Oakley protect seniors.
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Brookdale Dover, Milford Place and Harmony at Kent are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Oakley, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Oakley, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Oakley, Delaware is Milford Place. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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