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5 Best Nursing Homes in Petersburg, DE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Petersburg nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Petersburg, DE may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Petersburg or another care type is right for you. Browse 5 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Petersburg.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Smyrna Landing, Mayfair and Crossgates.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Townsend, Point Breeze and Blackbird.

Nursing homes facilities near Petersburg, DE

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Photo of Brookdale Dover
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11 Floor plan available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
Review score
49 reviews
9.3
Review score
49 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
39%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
1 star
8%
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Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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99 Photos available
3838 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
24 reviews
9.0
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24 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
25%
3 star
21%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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I highly recommend Harmony at Kent and would encourage others to use their facility and services. I do also highly appreciate and strongly recommend A Place for Mom as a resource that was immensely helpful...
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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8.7
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26 reviews
8.7
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26 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
35%
3 star
4%
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4%
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0%
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What our family likes the most about the Dover Place community is just how helpful and accessible the nursing staff team is there. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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5 star
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39%
3 star
15%
2 star
8%
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My husband, [name removed], was a patient for rehab at your Dover, DE facility from [dates removed] in the Magnolia unit. The improvement in [name removed] was amazing in such a short time! It was a team...
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 Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol, our team is dedicated to using the latest therapeutic technologies while supporting an atmosphere that recognizes individual needs. Our diverse skilled team of medical professionals works in tandem to create a tailored plan of care, using the wide variety of...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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 Petersburg, DE

The average cost of senior living in Petersburg is $5,713 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,662 per month.

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

Petersburg, DE
$5,713/mo
$5,758/mo
$5,857/mo

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

Petersburg, DE
$5,713/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

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

$5,828/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,713/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,827/mo
Studio
$6,830/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,037/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Petersburg over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Petersburg

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Petersburg

Dover Place

4.1
Overall everything seemed to go smoothly. The building was clean and tidy. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. My loved seemed to decline once there and needed more care than I felt she got. All the staff members were very helpful and caring. My loved one likes all kinds of food and ...
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Milford Place

4.3
My mother lived at Milford Place for five months. Everyone there treated her with respect, dignity, and love. She lived first in assisted living and then transferred to memory care. Administrative and care staff were very easy to work with and listened to all our concerns about her care. We ...
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The Residence at Eden Green in Denton, MD

5.0
Mom is settling in quite well at Homestead Manor. The staff is absolutely taking good care of her. The staff is friendly and attentive to her care needs. I have eaten here with her and the food is good, they offer a variety of choices, the meals seem well balanced. There are plenty of ...
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Petersburg nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Petersburg nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Petersburg, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Petersburg 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 Petersburg Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Petersburg, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Petersburg 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 Petersburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Petersburg, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Petersburg 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 Petersburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Petersburg, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Petersburg 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 Petersburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Petersburg, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Milford Place, Brookdale Dover and Harmony at Kent are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Petersburg, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Petersburg, Delaware. See the full list.

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