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8 Best Nursing Homes in Smith Hill, DE
Smith Hill 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smith Hill, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smith Hill is about $5,626, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 108 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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9.3
Review score
53 reviews
Wow!!! Staff amazing!! Head Nursing amazing!! [Name removed] is the most loving Director Ever!!!! The facility is operated at the highest standards but with Love. Doors are open in most rooms and welcoming....
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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8.2
Review score
18 reviews
My husband stayed for 14 days. I was nervous about leaving him at first but the staff made him feel extremely comfortable. I had family members visit him when I was away and each one stated that he was in...
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.
Sterling Care Harbor Point is an assisted living and memory care community located in the city of Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. Our exquisite community is well placed in the region on the head of Wicomico River. The river offers many sights to see and activities to engage in. Thus,...
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8.2
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31 reviews
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...
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.
Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing is a well established retirement community centrally located in Salisbury, Maryland. We can provide you or your loved one with a worry-free lifestyle while not sacrificing privacy or independence. Our spacious apartments and variety of...
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6 reviews
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
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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.
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
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Smith Hill, DE
The average cost of senior living in Smith Hill is $5,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $5,910 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Smith Hill
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smith Hill
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.
Brandywine Living at Fenwick Island in Selbyville, DE
5.0
My mother has been a resident at Brandywine Fenwick for 2.5 years. During this period she has received outstanding personal and professional care. AL living is a significant transition and hard for all involved, and nothing is ever perfect. However the leadership and caregivers at Brandywine ...
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Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD
4.8
The facility and staff are excellent. The facility is clean and no crazy smells. Activities are excellent the driver who takes to outside trips and doctor appointments is excellent however the driver only stays in the Berlin area so if you need to see a specialist outside of Berlin you will ...
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Smith Hill nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Hill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Hill, 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 Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smith Hill, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith Hill, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith Hill, 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
80%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith Hill, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith Hill, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.4%
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%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peregrine Salisbury, Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury and Lakeside Assisted Living At Mallard Landing are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smith Hill, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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