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Assisted living costs in Shortly average about $5,988 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Shortly. Our detailed directory has 125 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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Photo of Peregrine Salisbury
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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I would recommend to others! Peregrine will not disappoint. It felt like home! People could not have been nicer or more welcoming!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
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Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
1616 Photos available
9.2
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The overall experience has been a 5 at The Lodge. Staff members in all disciplines are kind, caring, respectful and trained to deal with Alzheimer's disease. My family member, age 71, was tremendously...
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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Photo of Brandywine Fenwick Island by Monarch
1616 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.0
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26 reviews
8.0
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26 reviews
5 star
69%
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23%
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I would say 5's in all with 4 in food. She says sometimes they have to send food back for one reason or another. WE would absolutely recommend Brandywine Fenwick Island to other families based on 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.
Just minutes from the sandy shores of Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, and Ocean City, Brandywine Fenwick Island offers a refreshing blend of seaside serenity and sophisticated senior living. With easy access to local favorites—from concerts at Freeman Arts Pavilion to charming boutiques and...
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Photo of Brandywine Seaside Pointe by Monarch
1818 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
7.0
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15 reviews
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The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with...
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.
At Brandywine Seaside Pointe, life by the shore is more than just ocean breezes—it’s a lifestyle filled with ease, joy, and meaningful connection, where every day feels like a permanent vacation. Nestled in scenic Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, our community offers effortless access to local favorites...
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Photo of Peach Tree Acres
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.
Photo of Delmar Manor Assisted Living
2.0
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2.0
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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My mom has been here for three years and I can honestly say that things are always great. They are very attentive to the needs of all the resident and go above and beyond to meet each persons need. I...
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.
Delmar Villa Delmar Villa is a senior care home that is located in Wicomico County in Delmar, Maryland. While only encompassing 1.73 square miles, Delmar is considered to be part of the Salisbury Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Due to its crossing of the state border, it has...
Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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.
Photo of Greenwood Country Retirement and Rest Home
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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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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Shortly, DE

The average cost of senior living in Shortly is $5,988 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blades, DE with an average of $5,519 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shortly, DE, vs. nearby cities

Shortly, DE
$5,988/mo
$5,988/mo

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

Shortly, DE
$5,988/mo
U.S. national average
$4,718/mo

Assisted living costs in Shortly, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,988/mo
$6,731/mo

Assisted living costs in Shortly, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,130/mo
Studio
$7,134/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,219/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,735/mo

Senior living costs in Shortly 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: Shortly, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShortly, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,988/mo$6,215/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,731/mo$6,275/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$5,014/mo$5,219/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Shortly, DE:$5,988/mo
Delaware:$6,215/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Shortly, DE:$6,731/mo
Delaware:$6,275/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Shortly, DE:$5,014/mo
Delaware:$5,219/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shortly, 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 Shortly.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shortly

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shortly

Brandywine Fenwick Island by Monarch in Selbyville, DE

5.0
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 recognition of Mom throughout the day by all the staff! I bought a sheet cake and they happened ...
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Milford Place

3.9
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 experience is not the best and the building needs some remodeling and repairs. They ...
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Lakeside at Mallard Landing in Salisbury, MD

3.9
These facilities tout how busy and engaged the resident will be but I've found it's very dependent on who is working on any given day how much activity actually takes place. Overall it's a good place but the caregivers do not always abide by very clear instructions about some routines that we ...
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Shortly assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shortly assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shortly, 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 Shortly 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 Shortly that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shortly, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shortly 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 Shortly Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shortly, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shortly 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 Shortly partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shortly, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shortly 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 Shortly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shortly, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shortly 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 Shortly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shortly, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47%
Dances
Dances
30%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shortly

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 Shortly protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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