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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Thorntown, DE
The cost of independent living in Thorntown is about $4,341 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 44 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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6.5
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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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5.7
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39 reviews
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
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.
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...
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: 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: 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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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...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Thorntown, DE
The average cost of senior living in Thorntown is $4,341 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,837 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Thorntown
Recent reviews for independent living in Thorntown
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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Thorntown independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thorntown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thorntown, 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 Thorntown 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 Thorntown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thorntown, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thorntown 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 Thorntown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thorntown, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thorntown 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 Thorntown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thorntown, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Foulk Living, Forwood Manor and Lorelton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thorntown, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Thorntown, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Thorntown, Delaware is Lorelton. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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