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Assisted living costs in Wiggins Mill average about $6,385 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 191 communities in Wiggins Mill. Our detailed directory has 4951 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Newark, Wilmington and Dover.

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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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.
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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.
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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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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, 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, 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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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, 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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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...

Cost of assisted living in Wiggins Mill, DE

The average cost of senior living in Wiggins Mill is $6,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Townsend, DE with an average of $6,385 per month.

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

Wiggins Mill, DE
$6,385/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Wiggins Mill, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,385/mo
$7,924/mo

Assisted living costs in Wiggins Mill, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,559/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,384/mo

Senior living costs in Wiggins Mill 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: Wiggins Mill, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWiggins Mill, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$7,555/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,924/mo$8,215/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,984/mo$4,873/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Wiggins Mill, DE:$6,385/mo
Delaware:$7,555/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wiggins Mill, DE:$7,924/mo
Delaware:$8,215/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wiggins Mill, DE:$3,984/mo
Delaware:$4,873/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wiggins Mill, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wiggins Mill 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 average 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
Wiggins Mill, DE$6,039/mo$5,796/mo+4.2%
Delaware$6,390/mo$6,287/mo+1.6%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Wiggins Mill, DE
2024 average cost:$6,039/mo
2023 average cost:$5,796/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,390/mo
2023 average cost:$6,287/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wiggins Mill, 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 Wiggins Mill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wiggins Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wiggins Mill

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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Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Wiggins Mill review score based on 941 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 941 reviews of 191 Wiggins Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wiggins Mill 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

Wiggins Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Wiggins Mill, DE191 facilities
8.8
Dover, DE13 facilities
8.8
Milford, DE14 facilities

Review subcategories for Wiggins Mill 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 941 reviews of 191 Wiggins Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wiggins Mill 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
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
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Wiggins Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wiggins Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wiggins Mill, 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 Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
72.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
49.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wiggins Mill

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 Wiggins Mill protect seniors.
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