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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Delaware City, DE

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The cost of independent living in Delaware City is about $4,283 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 135 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 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 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 The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge
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Friendly staff. Great activities. Very clean. Regular outings to a variety of places. Staff is responsive and follows through. Perfect location. Very welcoming to visiting family. Rooms are a good size and...
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.
Somerford House offers general assisted living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Newark, Delaware. Centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Step inside our doors to discover a lovely,...
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Photo of Excelcare at Newark Independent Living
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I can't thank the staff at The Atrium enough. My mom is so happy there. [name removed] as the director is working all hours for the betterment of the residents. [name removed], the activities director, is...
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.
Excelcare at Newark Independent Living is committed to welcoming you and your family and treating you like you are part of ours. We have several indoor and outdoor community areas, so you can find meaningful connections with others and form lasting friendships.
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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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, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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.
Rent a room at the beautiful Cavalier Country Club, where you will discover a community designed for active individuals who desire quality, beauty and convenience in their homes. Conveniently located near Christiana Mall, Christiana Medical Center and Delaware Tech Community College.
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.
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.
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.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...

Cost of independent living in Delaware City, DE

The average cost of senior living in Delaware City is $4,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,901 per month.

Independent living costs in Delaware City, DE, vs. nearby cities

Delaware City, DE
$4,283/mo
$4,142/mo

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

Delaware City, DE
$4,283/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Delaware City, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,663/mo
Independent Living
$4,283/mo

Independent living costs in Delaware City, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,300/mo
Studio
$6,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,122/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,685/mo

Senior living costs in Delaware City 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: Delaware City, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDelaware City, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,283/mo$5,185/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,658/mo$6,207/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,663/mo$6,266/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Delaware City, DE:$4,283/mo
Delaware:$5,185/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Delaware City, DE:$5,658/mo
Delaware:$6,207/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Delaware City, DE:$5,663/mo
Delaware:$6,266/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Delaware City, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Delaware City 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
Delaware City, DE$3,174/mo$2,635/mo+20.5%
Delaware$4,137/mo$4,163/mo-0.6%
National$2,978/mo$2,867/mo+3.9%
Delaware City, DE
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$2,635/mo
Percent change:+20.5%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$4,137/mo
2023 average cost:$4,163/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,978/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Delaware City

Recent reviews for independent living in Delaware City

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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Delaware City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware City, 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 Delaware City 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 Delaware City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Delaware City, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Delaware City 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 Delaware City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delaware City, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware City 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 Delaware City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Delaware City, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
46.4%
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Harmony at Glasgow, Meadowcrest at Middletown and The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Delaware City, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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