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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Delaware, VA
Assisted living costs in Delaware average about $4,322 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 136 communities in Delaware. Our detailed directory has 1819 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Suffolk, Franklin and Murfreesboro.
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Most of the staff are good. Definitely need to be active with family members care. That is true for every facility. They do need better food selections and variety.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Ahoskie House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Ahoskie House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pinewood Manor Assisted Living is an Ahoskie, Hertford County located memory care provider. Thanks to North Carolina's natural beauty and year round mild temperatures, the outdoor common area is a constant reminder of nature's best accomplishments. Also available to residents of this community:...
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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.
Rich Square Villa offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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: 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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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.
Colonial Home is a quaint 32 bed home located in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake. We serve a private pay resident in a home environment. Colonial Home serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents and offers a full range of care, including rehabilitation services, home health care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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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
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of assisted living in Delaware, VA
The average cost of senior living in Delaware is $4,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,398 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Delaware, VA vs. nearby cities
Delaware, VA
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Delaware, VA vs. the state and national average
Delaware, VA
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Delaware vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Delaware, VA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Delaware over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Delaware, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Delaware
Recent reviews for assisted living in Delaware
Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA
5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA
5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.
Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care displayed by staff members towards residents. At Harmony on the Peninsula, they show respect and attentiveness to residents' needs, responding promptly and professionally. Families praise the personal connections formed between staff and loved ones.
Well-maintained facilities and food. Residents and families alike often highlight the cleanliness and organization of facilities, such as The Gardens of Virginia Beach. Additionally, the food is a significant factor in overall satisfaction, with many communities, like Chesapeake Place Senior Living, offering a variety of quality ...
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Support for residents' emotional and physical well-being. Communities like Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg provide not only physical care but also emotional support. Staff members at these facilities go above and beyond to ensure residents feel comfortable and secure, making a positive difference in their daily lives.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Various activities and social events offer residents the chance to engage with others and stay active, as noted at Harmony at Harbour View. These opportunities help promote an enjoyable and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors.
Personalized care plans. Customized care plans cater to individual residents' unique needs, as seen at The Waterford at Virginia Beach. Staff members take the time to understand each resident's specific requirements, ensuring they receive the best possible care.
Clear communication between staff and families. Regular communication between community staff and families keeps everyone informed and involved in their loved ones' care. At Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg, staff members maintain open lines of communication, making families feel confident and reassured.
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Delaware review score based on 358 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 358 reviews of 121 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
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 358 reviews of 121 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, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
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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, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
53.1%
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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, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.4%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.7%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.6%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
13.5%
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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, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.7%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.5%
13.8%
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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, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.7%
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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, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
45.3%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Delaware protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Acclaim at East Beach, The Waterford at Virginia Beach and Dominion Village Williamsburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Delaware, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 136 assisted living facilities near Delaware, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Delaware, Virginia are The Hidenwood Community and Chesapeake Place Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Delaware
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- Conway, North Carolina
- Gatesville, North Carolina
- Windsor, Virginia
- Como, North Carolina
- Gates, North Carolina
- Isle of Wight, Virginia
- Carrsville, Virginia
- Courtland, Virginia
- Newsoms, Virginia
- Statesville, Virginia
- Capron, Virginia
- Central Hill, Virginia
- Eason Crossroads, North Carolina
- Pleasant Plains, North Carolina
- Zuni, Virginia
- Menola, North Carolina
- Potecasi, North Carolina
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