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The cost of independent living in Parkside is about $4,458 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 186 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 The Vero at Newark
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Everyone is super friendly. Like that independent & assisted living is mixed, not separated. There is not enough community space for bingo, crafts, cards, etc. there is no large community room.
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 Abbey Manor of Elkton
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8.6
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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...
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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Photo of Somerford House and Place of Newark
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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59 reviews
8.5
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59 reviews
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My father was previously a resident at Somerford House and Place of Newark and we were very pleased with everything about the facility. Unfortunately my father passed away recently, but he enjoyed his time...
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 Paramount Senior Living at Newark
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8.2
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66 reviews
8.2
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66 reviews
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The staff is friendly and very helpful. The facility is very clean. They offer multiple activities and make sure everyone feels included. They foster resident friendships and welcome new people with open...
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.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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Meadowcrest exceeded expectations in every way. Our experience was fantastic. The facility is new and the staff are always courteous and helpful. They treated Dad like family. We picked Meadowcrest because...
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 North Street Senior Residences
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My mom seems to like her new home. The manager is very helpful and resourceful. The community is fairly new and well kept. There are benches outside to enjoy the green landscape. North Street Senior...
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.
Welcome to North Street Senior Residences! -1 & 2 Bedroom Senior Apartments!2017 Winner of the PACE Awards!Situated in historic downtown Elkton, North Street Senior Residences offers one and two bedroom apartments with features and amenities to suit your lifestyle. Our apartments are...
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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
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.
We are excited to introduce you to our newly renovated community. At Churchman Village, we recently completed a $1.2M renovation, bringing state-of-the-art programming, care and amenities to our residents and families. Located in Newark, DE, home to the University of Delaware, as well as a number...
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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: 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.
Photo of Chesapeake Apartments
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.
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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.
Photo of Holly Square
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.
Photo of Elkton Senior Apartments
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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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.
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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 Parkside, DE

The average cost of senior living in Parkside is $4,458 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,635 per month.

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

Parkside, DE
$4,458/mo
$4,260/mo

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

Parkside, DE
$4,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$5,878/mo
Independent Living
$4,458/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,210/mo
Studio
$6,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,511/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,687/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Parkside over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Parkside

Recent reviews for independent living in Parkside

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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Brookdale Hockessin

4.7
We chose Brookdale Hockessin because of the convenient location of the facility for family, the food looked really good, and the staff members here are really great. They keep in great communication with us and let us know what is going on. My dad loves the food, they are chef prepared meals ...
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Rockland Place in Wilmington, DE

4.0
My mother had money stolen from her out of a locked drawer. $[removed] .This was while she was in the hospital & rehab. Too dependent on the client having their own doctors. Dining room constantly runs out of food. Adequate activities but not enough mixers to build friendships. I still would ...
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Parkside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parkside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parkside, 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 Parkside 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 Parkside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parkside, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Parkside 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 Parkside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parkside, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parkside 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 Parkside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parkside, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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Foulk Living, Forwood Manor and Lorelton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Parkside, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Parkside, Delaware. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Parkside, Delaware is Lorelton. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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