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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Vandyke, DE

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Assisted living costs in Vandyke average about $5,516 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 218 communities in Vandyke. Our detailed directory has 4474 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: 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
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.
Photo of Jones Acres
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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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
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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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.
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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.
Photo of Accolades Senior Care
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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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.
Love & Faith Home Care is located in Baltimore, MD in Baltimore County. This residential care home is available to you with the kind of help that is right for your life in an area that you will love to call home. Those who visit Baltimore and those who choose it as their home appreciate all...
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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 Kind Hearts Home Assisted Living II
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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Photo of A Ray of Light Assisted Living
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.
A Ray of Light Assisted Living is a senior care home that's located in Baltimore county, Baltimore, MD. Professional caregivers at the comfortable home provide assistance to seniors in a group home setting. The city was founded with Irish roots owing to its first governor, Cecil Calvert, Second...
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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.
Photo of North Star Manor
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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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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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...

Cost of assisted living in Vandyke, DE

The average cost of senior living in Vandyke is $5,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,494 per month.

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

Vandyke, DE
$5,516/mo
$5,556/mo

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

Vandyke, DE
$5,516/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,516/mo
$5,775/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,346/mo
Private
$4,750/mo
Studio
$6,230/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,437/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,115/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Vandyke 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: Vandyke, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVandyke, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,516/mo$6,185/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,775/mo$6,244/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,274/mo$5,194/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Vandyke, DE:$5,516/mo
Delaware:$6,185/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Vandyke, DE:$5,775/mo
Delaware:$6,244/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Vandyke, DE:$4,274/mo
Delaware:$5,194/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Vandyke, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Vandyke 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.

Vandyke, DEDE stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Vandyke, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Vandyke 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Vandyke, 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%
Vandyke, 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 Vandyke, 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 Vandyke.

What families are saying about assisted living in Vandyke

Recent reviews for assisted living in Vandyke

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

Professional and competent staff. Many reviews mention the competence and friendliness of the staff at various communities, who go above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition for residents and their families. For example, at The Vero at Newark, administrators and staff made the move-in process for a loved one as seamless as ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Residents and their families appreciate the individualized attention given to their loved ones at communities, with care plans adjusted to fit their unique needs. For instance, at Sunrise of Granite Run, staff ensured a resident's transition to assisted living was a success by attending to her ...
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Engaging social activities. Many families praise the wide range of social activities offered at communities, enabling residents to stay active and engaged. For example, at Sunrise of Granite Run, residents enjoyed outings and special events, while at Daylesford Crossing, community activities kept a resident happy and f ...
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Welcoming and clean facilities. Numerous reviews mention the cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere of various communities. For instance, at Ciel of Washington Township, a senior facility was praised for its social, welcoming environment. The facilities at Spring Arbor of Severna Park were kept clean, while Inspirations Bay ...
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Consistent communication with families. Families value the clear and open communication between community staff and themselves. For example, at Forwood Estates, staff kept a family informed of their loved one's care and responded to their questions promptly. At Genesis Homewood Center, families appreciated the accessibility of the c ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents and their families appreciate the thoughtful design and cleanliness of the living spaces at communities. For instance, at Summit Place, a current resident described the community as clean and welcoming. The living spaces at Eagleview Landing were warm and exceeded expectations, whi ...
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Vandyke review score based on 986 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 986 reviews of 193 Vandyke assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Vandyke 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

Vandyke review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Vandyke, DE193 facilities
8.1
Townsend, DE223 facilities
8.2
Middletown, DE251 facilities

Review subcategories for Vandyke 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 986 reviews of 193 Vandyke assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Vandyke 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.
Vandyke, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Vandyke assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vandyke assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vandyke, 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 Vandyke 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 Vandyke that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vandyke, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vandyke 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 Vandyke Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vandyke, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vandyke 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 Vandyke partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vandyke, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Vandyke 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 Vandyke communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vandyke, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
44.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vandyke 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 Vandyke offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vandyke, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
60.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Vandyke

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 Vandyke 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 Vandyke, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 218 assisted living facilities near Vandyke, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Vandyke, Delaware are Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Cardinal Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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