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Assisted living costs in Townsend average about $5,570 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 223 communities in Townsend. Our detailed directory has 4620 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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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.
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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.
A Caring Place, Inc. is an assisted living facility located in Parkville, Maryland. A Caring Place, Inc. offers several different services to cater to the very specific needs of your loved one. Group homes, assisted living, dementia care, and respite care are just a few of A Caring Place, Inc.'s...
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My loved one is here currently and it’s really nice and she likes it. The staff is easy to communicate with and attentive. She’s in a wheelchair and whatever she needs, they help her a lot. She said the food...
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.
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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: 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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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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.
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: 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.
All Together Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the major city of Baltimore, Maryland. Our community is known as an independent city with numerous attractions to keep everyone engaged and active including M&T Bank Stadium and the National Aquarium. Baltimore is a wonderful...
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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.
Alhambra Assisted Living is located in Baltimore, MD in Baltimore County. This residential care home provides the comfort that you are seeking in an area that is filled with things to do and events to attend. Those who spend time in Baltimore find that there is always something to do and always...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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 Townsend, DE

The average cost of senior living in Townsend is $5,570 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,530 per month.

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

Townsend, DE
$5,570/mo
$5,822/mo

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

Townsend, DE
$5,570/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,570/mo
$5,723/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,290/mo
Private
$5,375/mo
Studio
$6,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,351/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,122/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Townsend 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: Townsend, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTownsend, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,570/mo$6,194/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,723/mo$6,253/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$4,408/mo$5,201/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Townsend, DE:$5,570/mo
Delaware:$6,194/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Townsend, DE:$5,723/mo
Delaware:$6,253/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Townsend, DE:$4,408/mo
Delaware:$5,201/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in Townsend, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Townsend 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 Townsend, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Townsend 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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Townsend, DE$6,485/mo$6,231/mo+4.1%
Delaware$6,507/mo$6,231/mo+4.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Townsend, DE
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,507/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Townsend, 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 Townsend.

What families are saying about assisted living in Townsend

Recent reviews for assisted living in Townsend

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the staff members at different communities, such as Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, and Tylers Mill Senior Living, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and ensure their needs are met.
Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton, Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Arbor Terrace Exton offer an array of activities to keep residents active and social, from crafts and bingo to outings and entertainment.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities, including Juniper Village at Devon, Milford Place, and All American Assisted Living at Washington Township, where facilities are bright, cheerful, and welcoming.
Individualized care plans. Families appreciate the personalized approach to care at communities like Brookdale Dover, Forwood Estates, and Summit Place, where staff collaborate with residents and their loved ones to develop customized care plans.
Thoughtful communication and transparency. Communication is a priority at some communities, such as The Cottages of Perry Hall, Rose Tree Place, and Cardinal Village, where staff regularly update families on residents' well-being and involve them in the care process.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Many reviewers note the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with communities like Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle, Harmony at Kent, and Sunrise of Granite Run delivering tasty and customizable meal options.
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Townsend review score based on 974 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 974 reviews of 191 Townsend assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Townsend 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

Townsend review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Townsend, DE191 facilities
8.1
Middletown, DE251 facilities
8.0
Odessa, DE8 facilities

Review subcategories for Townsend 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 974 reviews of 191 Townsend assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Townsend 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.
Townsend, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Townsend assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Townsend assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Townsend, 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 Townsend 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 Townsend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.8%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Townsend 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 Townsend Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.3%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.4%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Townsend 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 Townsend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.2%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Townsend 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 Townsend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.6%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
44.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Townsend 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 Townsend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Townsend, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
62.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.5%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.7%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
62.8%
47%
Dances
Dances
46.6%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.4%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Townsend

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

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Harrison House Chester County, Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys and Merrill Gardens at West Chester are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Townsend, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 223 assisted living facilities near Townsend, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Townsend, Delaware are Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys, Cardinal Village and Morningside House of Exton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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