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10 Best Nursing Homes in Delaware, NJ

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Delaware 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 833 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Delaware, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Delaware is about $6,507, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 18297 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Hemsley House of Paoli
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We had a great experience. Unfortunately, my father was only there for a very short amount of time because he died about 2 weeks after he moved in. The nursing staff was amazing. They did everything to make...
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.
We’re welcoming brighter days as our residents have the chance to enjoy group activities, communal dining, social events, and indoor visitation, subject to community operating status.Community & Location Highlights:-Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Willistown Township just...
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I thought they did a good job of getting [name removed] out and about from her room. At some point there were no hand soap in the bathrooms which is a HUGE problem in senior home. Staff said supply issues...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Spring Hills Livingston, in Livingston, NJ is where lifestyle meets luxurious living! Our amenities and first-class senior living community offers independent living, assisted living services and memory care…that’s as personalized and unique as the legacy of Spring Hills. Our Livingston, NJ...
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My mom and dad got a 2 bedroom on the Reminiscence (memory care) floor. He does not have memory issues. So I was very pleased that this was an option for them. Dad now has a full time set of care givers for...
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.
Located in the beautiful Borough of Shrewsbury and within easy reach of New York City, Sunrise of Shrewsbury provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our community is conveniently situated on Route 35...
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They need to work on stability. Nursing director left, they hired a new one in December. And that person has left already Executive director who I think was also new has departed Facility is in great shape i...
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.
Welcome to Dresher Estates by Priority Life CareStep into the newly updated Dresher Estates, a vibrant Colonial-style community nestled in beautiful Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Our tastefully remodeled residence is surrounded by lush landscaping, welcoming courtyards, and flourishing gardens...
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My mom joined the family of residents at The Lambertville Estate several months ago. In a word, I can only characterize the experience as “outstanding”. Of course, the decision to move our mom into a care...
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.
The Lambertville Estate is located in beautiful Lambertville, NJ. We sit on 20 acres of serene land, with trees all around and a creek right in our back yard.The Estate is an 11 bedroom contemporary home, with a max capacity of just 15 residents. Each room has it's own unique feel and the right...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Courtyard Luxury Senior Living, we’ve reimagined senior living to focus on enhancing every aspect of daily life.Conveniently located in the picturesque town of Clinton, NJ, everything in our community was designed with residents in mind, from the layout of the apartments to the daily...
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We picked this community, because of the friendly home like atmosphere, great value for the money, and it's so clean. Check out the facility you won't be disappointed. I would recommend to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
SINCE 1897, CHARACTER AND CARING Our town is your town. We have two Newtown campuses rich in character and history that offer private rooms, studios, one bedroom, two bedroom, and two bedroom deluxe for those who meet the minimum age requirement of 62 years and are both socially and physically...
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I am very happy with Floral Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. They've just had a major change of personnel, so I'm hoping that once the dust settles they get back to some of their events that everyone...
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.
The Centerpiece of our approach is to create pleasant days for our residents. We believe no two people are alike, so the services and attention we provide should never be exactly the same. Providing comfort and security in a specially designed environment that looks and feels like home is part of...
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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.
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No problems, and they have gone above and beyond. The staff is great, they call in advance, any changes and they are calling me. It can be multiple calls daily, very clean. Their staff is on top of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Photo of Rose Hill Assisted Living
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I recommend Rose Hill to other families. At least to go check it out. The facility is very well run. My mother is doing remarkably well since she has been at Rose Hill. From the hospital to a Rehab Center, I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Rose Hill Assisted Living is a wonderful nurturing assisted living community in Robbinsville, NJ. Comfortably situated in a serene residential area, our facility is nestled amidst picturesque grounds alongside the beautiful town center pond and walking paths. We are also conveniently located...
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Everything at Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been excellent! The main reason we chose this facility is because of the walkability. Indoors and out.
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.
Steeped in the time-honored Quaker traditions of honesty and integrity, respect for simplicity and quality, and an abiding belief in the unique worth of every human being, Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been providing unwavering standards of excellence to residents for over 50 years. A pioneer among...
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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.
Graceland Gardens is a new cutting-edge concept in Assisted Living providing a true homelike environment in the newly built 23 suite ranch style mansion. Graceland Gardens offers bright, inviting one and two resident suites. Each suite is spacious, allowing plenty of room for the "personal...
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"Most" are genuinely caring and attentive. The staff help me through the entire process and made me feel comfortable with the general.
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 Middlebrook Crossing, every day feels like it was designed just for you. Nestled in the heart of Bridgewater, New Jersey, our community blends the warmth of home with the ease of hotel-style living—where care is always close by, and joy is always on the calendar. Whether you're...
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Feedback is that the place is incredibly clean, but the furniture is a little out dated. The staff is amazing! They are caring and very helpful. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do and many...
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.
Penn Assisted Care is a senior living community located in Pennsburg, PA, in Montgomery County and home to just over 3,800 people. Pennsburg is part of the East Greenville community and a railroad town where residents will fine small shops, local stores and restaurants they can frequent when they...
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This was the first facility I toured and left knowing it was the right fit for my father. All my questions were answered fully and I could wander around as I wished. The ability for the residents to go...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at South River is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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My stay was amazing and I have no Complaints. I loved [name removed] the aide she was kind and attentive. I couldn’t find any issues with this building. I stayed in [removed] and really had a great stay. I...
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.
CareOne at Moorestown offers a complete continuum of care for patients who need sub-acute rehabilitation (offered seven days a week), specialized clinical care, assisted living or enhanced assisted living. Located on a picturesque campus that includes horse pastures, manicured grounds, elegant...
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What we like the most about Springpoint Living at Manalapan is that they pay attention to detail. The focus is on the residents comfort and care. An excellent facility. It is expensive but you get what you...
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.
Welcome to a bright new day in assisted living and memory care.Springpoint Living at Manalapan is where older adults will find person-centered living that enriches each day, celebrates shared experiences, and fosters friendships.When your loved one needs help with activities of daily living, or...
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Excellent, compassionate care! Laurel Brook Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Laurel truly cares about their residents' recovery. The staff is patient, friendly, and truly dedicated. The nurses and nursing...
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.
Nestled in the heart of South New Jersey, Laurel Brook is a brand new community specializing in post acute care. We are experts in easing your transition from hospital to home with specializations in orthopedic rehabilitation, chronic kidney management, and stroke recovery. From day one, we...
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Overall, Sunrise is a very nice long term facility for Assisted Living & for Memory Care. The facility is beautiful & nicely decorated. It looks like a big mansion from the outside & on the inside Assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Ideally located just down the road from the Village Green in Summit, New Jersey, and only 20 miles from Manhattan, Sunrise of Summit provides highly personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in a bright, cheerful, and modern atmosphere. Our community...
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The food is a 4 to a 5. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Could use some new activities perhaps to change things up. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Photo of Brandywine Voorhees by Monarch
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5 for every category. He was only there 13 days before he passed and he refused to leave his room so we did experience the community at all. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on...
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.
Tucked beside the tranquil waters of Lion’s Lake Park in scenic Voorhees Township, our community offers more than just a beautiful place to live—it’s a lifestyle designed for joy. Whether you're strolling shaded walking trails, swimming laps in our indoor pool, or simply enjoying the laughter...
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Studio room, prices are all inclusive. I would recommend to others, Medicaid beds immediate availability (no 2 year pay down wait)
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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.
At Amber Court of Elizabeth, we offer assisted living in a setting that brings together compassionate care, historic character, and everyday convenience. Our community is located in the heart of downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey, within the former Elizabeth-Carteret Hotel, a landmark building...
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I took my father for lunch and he liked it.. The villa's in Holmdel left us cold - too big. The Atria in Tinton Falls seemed just a little tired. So it seemed like a good fit. Also the location is between my...
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.
Arbor Terrace Monmouth offers personalized assisted living and specialized memory care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia in the Shrewsbury, New Jersey area. At Arbor Terrace Monmouth, we believe residents are the center of our universe. Our compassionate...
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I moved my mother into this facility from another place that was neglecting and abusing my mother. Wardell went above and beyond to make sure my mother was taken care of and cared for at the same time. As...
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.
Wardell Gardens provides compassionate care with high-quality service, to make people feel right at home with the ease of mind that they are receiving the best care possible. To best suit you or your loved one's needs, we provide both short-term and long-term care. Our short-term post-acute...

Cost of nursing homes in Delaware, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Delaware is $6,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delaware Park, NJ with an average of $5,160 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Delaware, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Delaware, NJ
$6,507/mo
$6,489/mo

Nursing homes costs in Delaware, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Delaware, NJ
$6,507/mo
U.S. national average
$5,056/mo

Nursing homes costs in Delaware, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,300/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Delaware, NJ, by floor plan type

Private
$18,818/mo

Senior living costs in Delaware 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: Delaware, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDelaware, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,507/mo$7,185/mo$5,056/mo
Assisted Living$6,265/mo$7,126/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$6,300/mo$7,185/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$5,447/mo$6,180/mo$4,247/mo
Nursing Homes
Delaware, NJ:$6,507/mo
New Jersey:$7,185/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Assisted Living
Delaware, NJ:$6,265/mo
New Jersey:$7,126/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Delaware, NJ:$6,300/mo
New Jersey:$7,185/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Delaware, NJ:$5,447/mo
New Jersey:$6,180/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Delaware, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Delaware and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Delaware, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Delaware have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Delaware, NJ$7,724/mo$7,169/mo+7.7%
New Jersey$7,694/mo$7,204/mo+6.8%
National$5,668/mo$5,386/mo+5.2%
Delaware, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,724/mo
2023 average cost:$7,169/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,694/mo
2023 average cost:$7,204/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,668/mo
2023 average cost:$5,386/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Delaware

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Delaware

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch

5.0
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Delaware nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware, 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 Delaware 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 Delaware that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Delaware, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Delaware 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 Delaware Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Delaware, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Delaware 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 Delaware partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Delaware, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Delaware 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 Delaware communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delaware, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware 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 Delaware offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Delaware, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community and Brandywine The Gables by Monarch are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Delaware, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 833 nursing homes facilities near Delaware, New Jersey. See the full list.
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