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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Middletown, DE

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Assisted living costs in Middletown average about $5,517 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 241 communities in Middletown. Our detailed directory has 4839 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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Vista Ridge of Magnolia
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: Assisted 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.
At Cathedral Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally located near the Plymouth/Whitemarsh area of Montgomery County in the Roxborough community of Northwest Philadelphia, we are...
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Middletown, DE

The average cost of senior living in Middletown is $5,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,440 per month.

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

Middletown, DE
$5,517/mo
$5,774/mo
$5,513/mo

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

Middletown, DE
$5,517/mo
U.S. national average
$4,685/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,517/mo
$5,667/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,222/mo
Private
$4,750/mo
Studio
$6,102/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,223/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,000/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,543/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Middletown over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Middletown, 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 Middletown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Middletown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Middletown

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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Middletown review score based on 1,014 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 1014 reviews of 211 Middletown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Middletown 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

Middletown review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Middletown, DE211 facilities
6.9
Odessa, DE8 facilities
7.9
Townsend, DE214 facilities

Review subcategories for Middletown 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 1,014 reviews of 211 Middletown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Middletown 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.
Middletown, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Middletown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middletown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middletown, 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 Middletown 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 Middletown 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
72%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.1%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.7%
53.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Middletown 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 Middletown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Middletown, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.5%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middletown 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 Middletown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middletown, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.1%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
55.9%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.7%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.8%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Middletown 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 Middletown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middletown, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middletown 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 Middletown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Middletown, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
63%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.1%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.9%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.4%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.2%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.6%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
46.4%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.6%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Middletown

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 Middletown protect seniors.

Learn about Delaware Assisted Living regulations

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Traditions of Cross Keys, Foulk Living and Merrill Gardens at West Chester are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Middletown, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 241 assisted living facilities near Middletown, Delaware. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Middletown, Delaware are Traditions of Cross Keys, Cardinal Village and Morningside House of Exton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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