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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bay Vista, DE
The cost of independent living in Bay Vista is about $5,149 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 34 options. Read 480 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cape May, Lewes and Ocean City.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Catered Living of Ocean Pines is a very nice place overall, unfortunately it didn't end up being a good fit for our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well kept, and the staff are all...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Woodlands is a three-story condominium community with a centrally located elevator and staircase. The building consists of fifty-two units ranging in size from 700 square feet to 1,444 square feet. Each condo features a deluxe kitchen, sunroom, living area, laundry room, wall-to-wall carpet,...
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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean. Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and nature trails. 2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware. We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware. The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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Cost of independent living in Bay Vista, DE
The average cost of senior living in Bay Vista is $5,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $3,739 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bay Vista, DE vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Bay Vista
Recent reviews for independent living in Bay Vista
The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD
4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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Peregrine Salisbury
4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview
5.0
My mom has been in Autumn Lake at Ocean View since November. I have seen such an improvement in her behaver from when she was living with me. She always tell me how nice the staff is and how good the food is. I can always see how she's doing with a phone call or a visit. Nurses and staff are ...
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Bay Vista independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay Vista independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bay Vista, 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 Bay Vista 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 Bay Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay Vista 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 Bay Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42.7%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay Vista 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 Bay Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.1%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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45.8%
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Brookdale Cape May, Peregrine Salisbury and Brookdale Dover are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bay Vista, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near Bay Vista, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bay Vista, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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