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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington 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 43 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wilmington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wilmington is about $5,672, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 636 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.
At Naamans Creek Country Manor, 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...
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.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...
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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Wilmington, DE
The average cost of senior living in Wilmington is $5,672 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,502 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wilmington, DE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wilmington, DE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wilmington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wilmington
Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville
4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it.
I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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.
Wilmington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilmington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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
60.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wilmington 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 Wilmington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilmington 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 Wilmington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilmington 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 Wilmington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilmington 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 Wilmington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions of Cross Keys, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wilmington, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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