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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Armstrong, DE

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The cost of independent living in Armstrong is about $4,271 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 24 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Armstrong Independent Living Facilities | 24 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/4/25
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Photo of Meadowcrest at Middletown
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Beautiful facility. Staff is awesome. I have met most of the residents here, all friendly and nice. Daily planned activities, assorted. Exercise classes,etc.
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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Photo of Harmony at Glasgow
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The staff is amazing!!! My aunt is in their Harmony Square section and [name removed] and her staff are the absolute best! They are very attentive with the residents and are extremely patient. They are all...
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 Abbey Manor of Elkton
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hey are very responsive, caring, and try to make my husband as comfortable as possible. We are happy with our choice. The facility and staff are great! They go the extra mile to make our loved one feel...
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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Photo of Holly Square
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Mundey 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.
Photo of St. Andrew Apartments
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Chesapeake Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Armstrong, DE

The average cost of senior living in Armstrong is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,901 per month.

Independent living costs in Armstrong, DE, vs. nearby cities

Armstrong, DE
$4,271/mo
$4,142/mo

Independent living costs in Armstrong, DE, vs. state and national averages

Armstrong, DE
$4,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Armstrong, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,721/mo
Independent Living
$4,271/mo

Independent living costs in Armstrong, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,600/mo
Studio
$6,784/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,848/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,389/mo

Senior living costs in Armstrong 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: Armstrong, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArmstrong, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,271/mo$5,185/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,683/mo$6,207/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,721/mo$6,266/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Armstrong, DE:$4,271/mo
Delaware:$5,185/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Armstrong, DE:$5,683/mo
Delaware:$6,207/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Armstrong, DE:$5,721/mo
Delaware:$6,266/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Armstrong, DE, over time

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

Armstrong, DEDE stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Armstrong, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Armstrong 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
Armstrong, DE$5,008/mo$5,059/mo-1.0%
Delaware$3,062/mo$3,126/mo-2.0%
National$2,814/mo$2,798/mo+0.6%
Armstrong, DE
2024 average cost:$5,008/mo
2023 average cost:$5,059/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,062/mo
2023 average cost:$3,126/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Armstrong

Recent reviews for independent living in Armstrong

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Armstrong independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Armstrong independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Armstrong, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Armstrong independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Armstrong partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Armstrong, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Armstrong independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Armstrong communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Armstrong, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Armstrong independent 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 independent living communities in Armstrong offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Armstrong, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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