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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach, DE

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Dewey Beach is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dewey Beach, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dewey Beach is about $5,719, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 456 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dewey Beach, DE

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Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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.
Photo of Peach Tree Acres
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 Catered Living at Ocean Pines
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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Noble Senior Living at Rio Grande Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Seaford Center is a Genesis brand senior living community located in the beautiful town of Seaford, Delaware. Our city is the largest city in Sussex County with great small town appeal. Voted one of the Best Small Towns in America, the downtown area has recently been renovated, offering all the...
Photo of Felton Convalescent Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Silver Lake Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Dewey Beach, DE

The average cost of senior living in Dewey Beach is $5,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewes, DE with an average of $5,744 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach, DE vs. nearby cities

Dewey Beach, DE
$5,719/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach, DE vs. the state and national average

Dewey Beach, DE
$5,719/mo
U.S. national average
$4,985/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach vs. other types of senior living

$5,607/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,719/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,695/mo
Studio
$6,202/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,489/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,715/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dewey Beach

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dewey Beach

Complete Care at Victoria Commons in North Cape May, NJ

5.0
Our family is very happy with the staff and facilities at Victoria Commons. We would certainly recommend them for their loved ones.

Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

3.5
The staff turnover is high. In two plus years there have been about 3-4 nurse administrators. The med techs serve as aids, do laundry , and administer medication. Some are very friendly and some not so much. Turnover rate also high. The facility is currently being painted , cosmetic improvements ...
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Peregrine Salisbury

4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.

Dewey Beach nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dewey Beach nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dewey Beach, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dewey Beach nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dewey Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dewey Beach nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dewey Beach Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dewey Beach nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dewey Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dewey Beach nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dewey Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dewey Beach nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dewey Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
0.4%
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Brookdale Cape May, Peregrine Salisbury and Dover Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dewey Beach, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 34 nursing homes facilities near Dewey Beach, Delaware. See the full list.

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