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Assisted living costs in Laurel average about $6,034 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 37 communities in Laurel. Our detailed directory has 560 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Guiding Hands Assisted Living Guiding Hands Assisted Living is a residential care home located in rural Berlin, Maryland in Worcester County. The city of Berlin is located in the southern part of Maryland, about 10 miles from the Atlantic Coastline. There are plenty of recreational areas located...
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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.
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...
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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.
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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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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes 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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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Cost of assisted living in Laurel, DE

The average cost of senior living in Laurel is $6,034 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blades, DE with an average of $5,427 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Laurel, DE vs. nearby cities

Laurel, DE
$6,034/mo
$6,083/mo
$5,427/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Laurel, DE vs. the state and national average

Laurel, DE
$6,034/mo
U.S. national average
$4,693/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Laurel vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,034/mo
$6,532/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Laurel, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,512/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$6,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,294/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,814/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Laurel over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Laurel, DE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Laurel.

What families are saying about assisted living in Laurel

Recent reviews for assisted living in Laurel

Queenstown Landing

5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families. The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Brandywine Fenwick Island by Monarch 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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Dover Place

5.0
The lady in charge of activities is a special person and that is something we really like about Dover Place. Based on the experience we have had we have recommended this community many times to others and will continue to do so!

Laurel review score based on 184 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 35 Laurel assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Laurel review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Laurel review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Laurel, DE35 facilities
8.2
Bethel, DE38 facilities
6.5
Blades, DE8 facilities

Review subcategories for Laurel assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 184 reviews of 35 Laurel assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Laurel resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Laurel, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.1
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Laurel assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laurel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laurel, 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 Laurel assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Laurel 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
68.6%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.1%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Laurel assisted living

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 Laurel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Laurel, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.3%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.4%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laurel assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Laurel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laurel, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.3%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
54.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Laurel assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Laurel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laurel, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laurel assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Laurel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laurel, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Laurel

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Delaware assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Laurel protect seniors.

Learn about Delaware Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Laurel, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 37 assisted living facilities near Laurel, Delaware. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Laurel, Delaware are Brookdale Cape May and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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