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10 Best Nursing Homes in New Castle, DE
New Castle 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 53 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in New Castle, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in New Castle is about $5,590, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 654 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
ManorCare of Wilmington provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
ManorCare Pike Creek provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in New Castle, DE
The average cost of senior living in New Castle is $5,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ardentown, DE with an average of $5,641 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in New Castle, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in New Castle, DE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in New Castle vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in New Castle, DE by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in New Castle over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in New Castle
Recent reviews for nursing homes in New Castle
Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA
3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.
Springfield Crossings
4.1
There are some staff members that go out of their way to help and assist my mother then there are a few that act as if it a bother to help. I am being very honest but for the most part they keep the residents safe and active.
Meadowcrest at Middletown
3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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New Castle nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Castle nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Castle, 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 New Castle 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 New Castle that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in New Castle 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 New Castle Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Castle, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Castle 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 New Castle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Castle, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New Castle 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 New Castle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Castle, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Castle 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 New Castle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Castle, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
0.4%
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Foulk Living, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Sunrise of Granite Run are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near New Castle, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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