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Photo of The Addison of Lindsay Place
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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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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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, Independent 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.
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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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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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: 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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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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Photo of Noble Senior Living at Rio Grande
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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: 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: 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 Bridgeton 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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Slaughter Beach, DE

The average cost of senior living in Slaughter Beach is $5,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Georgetown, DE with an average of $5,378 per month.

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

Slaughter Beach, DE
$5,671/mo
$5,884/mo
$5,599/mo

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

Slaughter Beach, DE
$5,671/mo
U.S. national average
$4,583/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,671/mo
$5,833/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,690/mo
Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,526/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Slaughter Beach over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Slaughter Beach, DE

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What families are saying about assisted living in Slaughter Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in Slaughter Beach

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Complete Care at Victoria Commons in North Cape May, NJ

5.0
Our family is very happy with the staff and facilities at Victoria Commons. We would certainly recommend them for their loved ones.

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.

Slaughter Beach review score based on 138 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 138 reviews of 43 Slaughter Beach assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Slaughter Beach 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

Slaughter Beach review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Slaughter Beach, DE43 facilities
8.9
Milford, DE11 facilities
8.2
Ellendale, DE39 facilities

Review subcategories for Slaughter Beach 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 138 reviews of 43 Slaughter Beach assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Slaughter Beach 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Slaughter Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slaughter Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slaughter Beach, 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 Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.4%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.1%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.2%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.8%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.2%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.8%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Slaughter Beach

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 Slaughter Beach protect seniors.

Learn about Delaware Assisted Living regulations

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