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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Wiggins Mill, DE
The cost of independent living in Wiggins Mill is about $4,322 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 16 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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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
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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.
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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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...
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
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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Wiggins Mill, DE
The average cost of senior living in Wiggins Mill is $4,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,635 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Wiggins Mill
Recent reviews for independent living in Wiggins Mill
The Addison of Lindsay Place in Pennsville Township, NJ
4.7
The staff and the executive director are phenomenal and have the care of our loved ones as their top priority. They have assisted with social security Medicare filing and have gone above and beyond expectations at this point.
The Summit in Hockessin, DE
5.0
It has been difficult transition for my parent with their move to this community, but I know they are in good hands here. It is a good place for them to be, I know they are safe and being cared for well. We couldn't be happier with our choice to move our parents here. They have gotten involved ...
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Merion Gardens Assisted Living in Carneys Point Township, NJ
3.5
From our understanding when it came to the care givers some were great, and some were not. We think they should do a better job weeding out the poor performers. The rooms were typical and what we expected, they were a little on the small side but well equipped. It definitely seemed like the ...
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Wiggins Mill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wiggins Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wiggins Mill, 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 Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wiggins Mill, 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
14.3%
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
42.9%
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
14.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.7%
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Lorelton, Brookdale Dover and Dover Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wiggins Mill, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Wiggins Mill, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Wiggins Mill, Delaware is Lorelton. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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