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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellendale, DE
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ellendale area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ellendale. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Ellendale, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mayfair, Crossgates and Sherwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewes, Dover and Rehoboth Beach.
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5 stars for all! We know other people who had been here and had a good experience which was the main reason we chose this facility. Everyone was compassionate and responded to her needs
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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: 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
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
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
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.
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Cost of independent living in Ellendale, DE
The average cost of senior living in Ellendale is $5,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $3,675 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellendale, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellendale, DE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellendale vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ellendale, DE by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Ellendale
Recent reviews for independent living in Ellendale
Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE
4.4
Harmony at Kent is struggling with getting the meals out in a timely manner. Other than that, the facility, the people there and the overall cleanliness is great!
Milford Place
4.3
My mother lived at Milford Place for five months. Everyone there treated her with respect, dignity, and love. She lived first in assisted living and then transferred to memory care. Administrative and care staff were very easy to work with and listened to all our concerns about her care. We ...
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The Residence at Eden Green in Denton, MD
5.0
Mom is settling in quite well at Homestead Manor. The staff is absolutely taking good care of her. The staff is friendly and attentive to her care needs. I have eaten here with her and the food is good, they offer a variety of choices, the meals seem well balanced.
There are plenty of ...
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Ellendale independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellendale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellendale, 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 Ellendale 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 Ellendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellendale, DENational
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellendale 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 Ellendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellendale, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellendale 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 Ellendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellendale, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
45.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.2%
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Milford Place, Harmony at Kent and The Lodge at Truitt Homestead are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellendale, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Ellendale, Delaware. See the full list.
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