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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Waples, DE
The cost of independent living in Waples is about $6,030 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 58 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 Cape May, Lewes and Milton.
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56 reviews
I would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The dining...
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.
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...
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People have been generally pleasant to deal with and will greet my dad when they see him. Dining service is extremely slow. The only thing I would say negatively is that it's very pricey and you have to pay...
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.
A brand-new destination for senior living has arrived in Lewes!Seniors seeking resort-style living with abundant amenities, exceptional wellness programs and the flexibility of monthly rental apartments need look no further.With the final inspections and signs-offs having taken place during the...
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: 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
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 Waples, DE
The average cost of senior living in Waples is $6,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seaford, DE with an average of $3,967 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waples, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waples, DE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waples vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waples, DE by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Waples
Recent reviews for independent living in Waples
Milford Place
5.0
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
The Lodge at Historic Lewes
4.8
He's well taken care of and is a nice environment. We picked this community because of the proximity to his home and other relatives, mainly
Brookdale Cape May in Cape May Court House, NJ
4.8
My husband is a resident at Clarebridge in Brookdale. He has had excellent personal care there. The staff is friendly and attends to his social needs as well.
Communication with staff and between staff and participants is very good.
Waples independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waples independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waples, 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 Waples 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 Waples partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waples, DENational
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waples 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 Waples communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waples, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waples 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 Waples offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Cape May, Milford Place and The Lodge at Truitt Homestead are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waples, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Waples, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Waples, Delaware is Milford Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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