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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elsmere, DE
The cost of independent living in Elsmere is about $4,775 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 693 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 Wilmington, Bryn Mawr and West Chester.
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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: 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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Harmony at Hockessin is going to be an elegant and exceptional senor living community in Hockessin, Delaware. Scheduled to open in May 2025, with 174 Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Apartments. The minute you see the building you know this is something unique & upscale. The...
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: 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.
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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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cost of independent living in Elsmere, DE
The average cost of senior living in Elsmere is $4,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,824 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Elsmere
Recent reviews for independent living in Elsmere
Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville
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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Springfield Crossings
4.1
There are some staff members that go out of their way to help and assist my mother then there are a few that act as if it a bother to help. I am being very honest but for the most part they keep the residents safe and active.
Mullica Gardens Assisted Living in Mullica Hill, NJ
3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Mullica Gardens Assisted Living and the overall experience was good. I knew that my loved one was safe and that was very important to me. Overall, the staff was good. Some were poor and some were great. The food was good. The activities were great, ...
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Elsmere independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elsmere independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elsmere, 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 Elsmere 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 Elsmere partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elsmere, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elsmere 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 Elsmere communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elsmere, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elsmere 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 Elsmere offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elsmere, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harrison Hill Apartments, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elsmere, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Elsmere, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elsmere, Delaware are Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Lorelton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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