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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whaleys Crossroads, DE
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Whaleys Crossroads 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 Whaleys Crossroads, 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 Whaleys Crossroads or another care type is right for you. Browse 51 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Whaleys Crossroads.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pilottown, Lewes Beach and York Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Agner, Adams Crossroads and Woodenhawk.
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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
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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
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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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...
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.
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 The Pines, 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 residents....
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: Memory Care
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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: Assisted Living
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Whaleys Crossroads, DE
The average cost of senior living in Whaleys Crossroads is $5,800 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blades, DE with an average of $5,668 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whaleys Crossroads, DE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whaleys Crossroads
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whaleys Crossroads
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.
Dover Place
4.5
My dad was very resistant to the idea of moving into assisted living. He wanted to maintain his independence and freedom and didn't like the prospect of having to pay so much of his life savings just to live. But it became unsafe for him to continue living alone. He liked Dover Place the most of ...
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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.
Whaleys Crossroads nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whaleys Crossroads nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whaleys Crossroads, 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 Whaleys Crossroads 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 Whaleys Crossroads that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whaleys Crossroads, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Whaleys Crossroads 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 Whaleys Crossroads Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whaleys Crossroads, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whaleys Crossroads 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 Whaleys Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whaleys Crossroads, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whaleys Crossroads 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 Whaleys Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whaleys Crossroads, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whaleys Crossroads 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 Whaleys Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Milford Place, Peregrine Salisbury and Brookdale Cape May are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whaleys Crossroads, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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