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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Collins Beach, DE

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The cost of independent living in Collins Beach is about $4,028 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 46 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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Photo of Dover Place
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I liked that the community gave my loved one things to do and that he had people around. It didn't take long before he referred to "my apartment" at Dover Place. So I guess he felt at home there. Yes, I...
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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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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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.
Photo of Peach Circle Apartments
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.
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 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.
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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.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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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.
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Collins Beach, DE

The average cost of senior living in Collins Beach is $4,028 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,901 per month.

Independent living costs in Collins Beach, DE, vs. nearby cities

Collins Beach, DE
$4,028/mo
$3,901/mo
$4,142/mo

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

Collins Beach, DE
$4,028/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Collins Beach, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,999/mo
Independent Living
$4,028/mo

Independent living costs in Collins Beach, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,436/mo
Studio
$6,945/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,427/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,230/mo

Senior living costs in Collins Beach 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: Collins Beach, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCollins Beach, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,028/mo$5,185/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,902/mo$6,207/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,999/mo$6,266/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Collins Beach, DE:$4,028/mo
Delaware:$5,185/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Collins Beach, DE:$5,902/mo
Delaware:$6,207/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Collins Beach, DE:$5,999/mo
Delaware:$6,266/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Collins Beach, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Collins Beach 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 Collins Beach, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Collins Beach 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
Collins Beach, 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%
Collins Beach, 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 Collins Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Collins Beach

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

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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Abbey Manor of Elkton

5.0
I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to other families, and have already recommended ...
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Collins Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Collins Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Collins Beach, 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 Collins Beach 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 Collins Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Collins Beach, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Collins Beach 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 Collins Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Collins Beach, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Collins Beach 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 Collins Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Collins Beach, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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Dover Place, Meadowcrest at Middletown and Mundey Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Collins Beach, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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