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The cost of independent living in Forest is about $4,374 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 278 options. Read 4228 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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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
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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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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: 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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There have been pros and cons of living here at Park View. It takes so long to get maintenance requests filled out and answered. They did just start opening our activities back up since the pandemic. I came...
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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.
The Park View at Bel Air is a senior housing community located in the entertaining city of Bel Air, MD. The community is located within walking distance of many shopping districts, multiple parks, and restaurants. Bel Air, the county seat of Harford County offers much to do in terms of...
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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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.
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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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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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As soon as you walk in the door the feeling of caring and family greets you! My dad's day is full of things that keep him engaged and give him a sense of accomplishment. When I leave I know my dad is in the...
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.
Forest Hill Heights, LLC, is an assisted living residence in Forest Hill, Maryland. Now under new management, Forest Hill Heights (formerly known as Rock Spring Village) offers 24/7 on-site nursing care, fine dining, and personalized care plans for our residents. Caring has been our privilege for...
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I am happily settled here and enjoy all aspects of daily life. I especially appreciate the peaceful surroundings and friendly neighborhood residents. All the staff at Buena have been wonderfully helpful and...
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.
The Buena Gardens is a senior apartment complex located in Minotola, New Jersey, about 30 minutes away from Atlantic City in Atlantic County. Our charming apartments are available to seniors at least 55-years old who wish to enjoy relaxing in a resort-style complex without worrying about home...
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The people here are wonderful and really caring. We love this place there is just so much to do and see. The only thing that I would change is that they only have one elevator for all the residents. Other...
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.
Park View at Miramar Landing ,one of the area's newest apartment communities for seniors. Our leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM until 3:00PM (except for holidays). Park View at Miramar Landing is designed with seniors in mind as you can see by our list of amenities. We...
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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.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
The Village at Chester is located in the picturesque city of Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland by Kent Island Narrows. The region boasts gorgeous walking and biking trails, plenty of fine dining experiences and plenty to see and do. Village at Chester is a senior housing community which is...
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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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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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My loved one went into Quarryville a couple of times for rehabilitation. The place was okay, but he was not getting any better so we moved him to another place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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The community is a very nice place to live and it's in a nice area. Because of covid, it's hard to get to know people but that's understandable. I am happy with my apt.
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.
Parkview at Fullerton is a beautiful senior community located in the Fullerton area. Our community offers social and recreational activities along with educational and health seminars. Management has monthly community updates with residents. We are conveniently located near area shopping malls,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Forest, DE

The average cost of senior living in Forest is $4,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,823 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest, DE vs. nearby cities

Forest, DE
$4,374/mo
$4,395/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest, DE vs. the state and national average

Forest, DE
$4,374/mo
U.S. national average
$4,052/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest vs. other types of senior living

$5,698/mo
Independent Living
$4,374/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Forest, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,200/mo
Studio
$5,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,938/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Forest over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest

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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Chestnut Ridge Wallingford

4.1
Microwaves were removed from each apartment/ suite and there isn't one available in the activity room that was converted to their dining area. I'd expect a bit more for [cost removed] a month. More often than not, it's hard to find someone staff wise on her floor especially since it's now a ...
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Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest, 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 Forest 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 Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Forest 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 Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
43%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest 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 Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.4%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Harrison Hill Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 278 independent living facilities near Forest, Delaware. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Forest, Delaware are Traditions of Cross Keys, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Fountain View at Logan Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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