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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellendale, DE

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Milford Place is wonderful. They treated my Mother in Law almost like family. They were caring and conscientious with her care. The facility is clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and the...
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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What families are saying about independent living in Ellendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellendale

Milford Place

5.0
Milford Place is wonderful! Everyone is very responsive to questions. The residents are well fed and cared for. Lots of great activities. I have been recommending to anyone who needs assisted living for a loved one.

Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE

5.0
I phoned A Place for Mom just to see if they could help me find a place for my Mother-in-law to live independently, but with help close by if needed. From the 1st call the Director of Sale, Terrance at Harmony at Kent in Dover DE helped with every step to make sure my family was comfortable with ...
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Homestead Manor in Denton, MD

5.0
Mom is settling in quite well at Homestead Manor. The staff is absolutely taking good care of her. The staff is friendly and attentive to her care needs. I have eaten here with her and the food is good, they offer a variety of choices, the meals seem well balanced. There are plenty of ...
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Cost of independent living in Ellendale, DE

The average cost of senior living in Ellendale is 5377 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of 3766.56 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellendale, DE vs. nearby cities

Ellendale, DE

$5,377/mo

Laurel, DE

$3,767/mo

Seaford, DE

$4,005/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Milford Place, Harmony at Kent and The Lodge at Truitt Homestead are the top rated independent living facilities near Ellendale, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Ellendale, Delaware. See the full list.

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