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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bellevue, DE

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The cost of independent living in Bellevue is about $4,805 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 795 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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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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My mom has been here for two months now and really loves it. It is a perfect balance of independence and essential services and activities. She likes the food, there is so much offered each week to do and...
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.
Ingleside Retirement Apartments in Wilmington, Delaware is all about promoting independent living among their community members with senior apartment rentals and home ownership in retirement communities. Wilmington is a part of New Castle County, and it offers much explore. If you're not sure...
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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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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
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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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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: 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.
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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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.
Weston Senior Living Center at Highfiels has been caring for 55+ adults since 1912. Weston has managed the campus since 2011 and purchased the campus from The Masons in 2012. Since then Weston Senior Living has made many upgrades to the Rest Residential and Skilled neighborhoods.Additionally, we...
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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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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 independent living in Bellevue, DE

The average cost of senior living in Bellevue is $4,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,908 per month.

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

Bellevue, DE
$4,805/mo

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

Bellevue, DE
$4,805/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$5,677/mo
Independent Living
$4,805/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,386/mo
Studio
$5,524/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,138/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,735/mo

Senior living costs in Bellevue 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: Bellevue, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBellevue, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,805/mo$5,219/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$5,665/mo$6,215/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,677/mo$6,275/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Bellevue, DE:$4,805/mo
Delaware:$5,219/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Bellevue, DE:$5,665/mo
Delaware:$6,215/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Bellevue, DE:$5,677/mo
Delaware:$6,275/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Bellevue, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bellevue 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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Independent living cost trends in Bellevue, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bellevue 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
Bellevue, DE$4,654/mo$4,692/mo-0.8%
Delaware$3,968/mo$4,068/mo-2.5%
National$3,151/mo$2,952/mo+6.7%
Bellevue, DE
2024 average cost:$4,654/mo
2023 average cost:$4,692/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,968/mo
2023 average cost:$4,068/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bellevue

Recent reviews for independent living in Bellevue

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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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Bellevue independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bellevue independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bellevue, 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bellevue, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bellevue 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 Bellevue communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bellevue, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bellevue 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 Bellevue offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bellevue, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Encore at Foulk, Lorelton and Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bellevue, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Bellevue, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bellevue, Delaware are Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys, Morningside House of Exton and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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