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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Delaware, OH

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Assisted living costs in Delaware average about $5,914 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 188 communities in Delaware. Our detailed directory has 4554 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Columbus, Marysville and Gahanna.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Primrose Retirement Community Of Mansfield
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
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 Jeffrey Place Apartments
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.
Photo of Aventura at Oakwood Village
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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Photo of Crystal Care Ctr of Mansfield
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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My aunt enjoys living at this community. She loves the food. The staff are doing a fantastic job taking care of her. They treat her like family. They encourage her to participate in some of the daily...
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.
Hearth & Home at El Camino is located in Springfield, OH amongst famous attractions such as the Westcott House, Little Miami Scenic Trial and the Hartman Rock Garden. Hearth & Home is a Memory Care assisted facility that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. From the minute you walk in...
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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.
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Absolute perfect place for my mother. I can't praise the staff enough. They are awesome. I have done many unannounced visits and have found the home to always look and smell clean. I have joined my mother...
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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The food was wonderful, Administration was very welcoming, contact the Administrator and go dine with the residents to experience the facility first hand, it's a small facility with few amenities but its...
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.
Hearth and Home at Harding is a warm and inviting assisted living community located in the quaint town of Springfield, Ohio. Located in southwestern Ohio, Springfield has been named as an 'All American City' by Newsweek and has a rich cultural history. Home to Buck Creek Scenic Trailhead and...
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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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Lancaster provide luxurious townhomes, independent living apartments and assisted living senior care. Our retirement community features the largest senior apartments in Lancaster.Primrose Townhomes: The Primrose Townhome Lifestyle in Lancaster is the...
Photo of Wooded Glen
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.
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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 Delaware, OH

The average cost of senior living in Delaware is $5,914 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waldo, OH with an average of $4,314 per month.

Assisted living costs in Delaware, OH, vs. state and national averages

Delaware, OH
$5,914/mo
$5,687/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Delaware, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,914/mo
$6,940/mo

Assisted living costs in Delaware, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,767/mo
Studio
$4,570/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,529/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,733/mo

Senior living costs in Delaware 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: Delaware, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDelaware, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$5,914/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,940/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,663/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Delaware, OH:$5,914/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Delaware, OH:$6,940/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Delaware, OH:$3,663/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Delaware, OH, over time

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

Delaware, OHOH stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Delaware, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Delaware 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
Delaware, OH$5,299/mo$5,083/mo+4.3%
Ohio$5,280/mo$5,171/mo+2.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Delaware, OH
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$5,083/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,280/mo
2023 average cost:$5,171/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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 Delaware, OH

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 Delaware.

What families are saying about assisted living in Delaware

Recent reviews for assisted living in Delaware

Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH

5.0
We were very fortunate that The Inn was able to arrange for my dad's hospice care with Capital City Hospice while he was there. They were so very helpful and kind and they helped my mother and myself as well as my dad. I would definitely recommend them

Our Family Home at Tonti Dr in Dublin, OH

5.0
Spouse has been a resident of this facility since Nov 2013. Previously we tried an assisted living facility 2 min from home. Paid $[price removed] and received 12 days of horrible care. At Our Family Home my husband has constant and loving care by trained caregivers. I feel confident that I have ...
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Paramount Senior Living at Westerville

4.7
We chose Paramount Senior Living because it was smaller facility that is very clean and is seems like they try to make it very home like rather than institutional. The dining area is more like a dining room you would sit in at home instead of a cafeteria. Overall I would recommend to others ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, such as The Avalon of Lewis Center and Danbury Columbus, making residents and families feel at home.
Quality meals and dining experiences. The food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At StoryPoint Powell North, reviews praise the chef's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.
Engaging social activities. Activities offered to residents help keep them engaged and active. Families appreciate the wide range of offerings at communities like The Avalon of Lewis Center, The Inn at Olentangy Trail, and Danbury Columbus.
Comprehensive care services. Residents and families express appreciation for the high-quality care and attentiveness of staff members at communities like StoryPoint Powell North, Danbury Columbus, and The Inn at Olentangy Trail, ensuring residents receive the individualized care they need.
Effective communication between families and staff. Regular and detailed communication between families and community staff is important for keeping everyone informed and ensuring care needs are met. Danbury Columbus and The Avalon of Lewis Center are mentioned for their efforts in this area.
Accessible community amenities. Communities like StoryPoint Powell North and The Inn at Olentangy Trail offer a range of amenities that cater to residents' needs, such as fitness rooms, salons, and chapels, making daily life more convenient and enjoyable.
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Delaware review score based on 932 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 932 reviews of 188 Delaware assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Delaware 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

Delaware review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Delaware, OH188 facilities
8.5
Columbus, OH182 facilities
8.6
Marysville, OH193 facilities

Review subcategories for Delaware 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 932 reviews of 188 Delaware assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Delaware 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.
Delaware, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.8
3.5
Care services
3.5
3.2
Staff
3.7
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
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Delaware assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware, 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 Delaware 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 Delaware that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Delaware, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.7%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Delaware 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 Delaware Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Delaware, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Delaware 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 Delaware partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Delaware, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Delaware 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 Delaware communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delaware, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.6%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware 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 Delaware offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Delaware, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Delaware

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 Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Delaware protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Inn at Olentangy Trail, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and Danbury Mount Vernon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Delaware, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 188 assisted living facilities near Delaware, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Delaware, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place, Danbury Mount Vernon and The Waterford at Mansfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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