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Shortly 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shortly, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shortly is about $6,491, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 147 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shortly, DE

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22 Floor plans available
9.8
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What we like the most about the community is their very friendly and rooms are spacious. Yes, we would recommend Peregrine Salisbury community to other families.
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.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
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9.2
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12 reviews
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I would tell them that it's a wonderful place to live, and that my mother loves it there. I've already recommended two people that are moving there. One person that I recommended the Lodge has already moved...
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...
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2222 Floor plans available
8.5
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27 reviews
8.5
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Beside their wellness services is on top to look after my in laws, they have great choices of health meals selection and they are delicious. Also they have plenty's activities to keep them busy and personal...
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.
Just minutes from the sandy shores of Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, and Ocean City, Brandywine Fenwick Island offers a refreshing blend of seaside serenity and sophisticated senior living. With easy access to local favorites—from concerts at Freeman Arts Pavilion to charming boutiques and...
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1212 Floor plans available
7.5
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17 reviews
7.5
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I can only speak about memory care. Some of the staff members are very good. A few nurses are excellent, some are okay, caregivers are good, and some are very engaged and check on residents hourly and...
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.
At Brandywine Seaside Pointe, life by the shore is more than just ocean breezes—it’s a lifestyle filled with ease, joy, and meaningful connection, where every day feels like a permanent vacation. Nestled in scenic Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, our community offers effortless access to local favorites...
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Everything has been wonderful. One nurse in particular is outstanding and goes above and beyond to take care of my mother's medication. One of therapists does an excellent job as well. I can't believe how...
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.
Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance is dedicated to caring for our patients and their families with compassion and respect. We always encourage an open door policy where an exchange of ideas is welcome. We always involve patients in the decision-making process for care or treatment plans so that...
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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The biggest problem there is that there are so many people, there's not as much individual care. Not that they don't do a good job, there's just more people per attendant. She was there for rehab and it was...
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 Salisburg Rehabilitation and Nursing 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...
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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...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Shortly, DE

The average cost of senior living in Shortly is $6,491 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blades, DE with an average of $5,687 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shortly, DE, vs. nearby cities

Shortly, DE
$6,491/mo
$6,491/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shortly, DE, vs. state and national averages

Shortly, DE
$6,491/mo
U.S. national average
$5,056/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shortly, DE, vs. other senior living options

$6,642/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,491/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shortly, DE, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Shortly vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shortly, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShortly, DEDelawareU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,491/mo$6,603/mo$5,056/mo
Assisted Living$5,918/mo$6,530/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$6,642/mo$6,603/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$4,957/mo$5,232/mo$4,247/mo
Nursing Homes
Shortly, DE:$6,491/mo
Delaware:$6,603/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Assisted Living
Shortly, DE:$5,918/mo
Delaware:$6,530/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Shortly, DE:$6,642/mo
Delaware:$6,603/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Shortly, DE:$4,957/mo
Delaware:$5,232/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shortly

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shortly

Lakeside at Mallard Landing in Salisbury, MD

3.9
These facilities tout how busy and engaged the resident will be but I've found it's very dependent on who is working on any given day how much activity actually takes place. Overall it's a good place but the caregivers do not always abide by very clear instructions about some routines that we ...
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Brandywine Seaside Pointe by Monarch in Rehoboth Beach, DE

5.0
The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with kindness as a friend. The proximity of a nurse 24/7 makes me feel secure leaving my mother ...
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Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

4.6
Staff are core experienced and attentive. Must be prepared for assessments of basic mobility to support everyday physical activity. From these assessments, the cost of care will be determined. This cost is an unknown when entering under a contract. Must be sure of education of Care categories ...
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Shortly nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shortly nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shortly, 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 Shortly 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 Shortly that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shortly, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
17.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shortly 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 Shortly Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shortly, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shortly 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 Shortly partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shortly, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shortly 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 Shortly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shortly, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shortly 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 Shortly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shortly, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Peregrine Salisbury, The Lodge at Historic Lewes and Brandywine Fenwick Island by Monarch are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shortly, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Shortly, Delaware. See the full list.
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