Families considering senior living in Delaware will find themselves in a unique position. Of all its neighboring Northeastern U.S. states, Delaware is one of the smallest in area but also one of the most densely populated, and its residents are never too far from a coastline. Beyond the variety of outdoor recreation provided by the Atlantic shores or Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, Delaware’s largest metropolitan area, Wilmington, is well-connected to other major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Of course, historic sites are plentiful throughout the state, as Delaware took the lead among colonies signing the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and therefore is known as “The First State.” Retirement in Delaware may mean fewer options for senior living, but opportunities are always nearby.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 10 senior living communities in Delaware that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Delaware is about $6,000.
The staff is great. They encourage the residents to get involved with others and to participate in activities. Unfortunately because my mother has vascular dementia, she is more argumentative and doesn't...
It is going well so far. Sometimes it takes a long time for them to respond when mom hits her call button, and they don't notify me when she needs personal hygiene items. Otherwise going well. Food is good.
Transportation is an issue. The only have one driver. And shot the bus transportation service ends at 4 o'clock. There is no transportation on the weekend. It is a nice facility overall. In a good...
It is going well so far. Sometimes it takes a long time for them to respond when mom hits her call button, and they don't notify me when she needs personal hygiene items. Otherwise going well. Food is good.
The care taker staff was very caring and hands on. They talked to the residents respectfully and seemed to really care. I would give them a 4 out of 5. The only thing I wished they had done more of was give...
The have a food menu that is incredible..breakfast..lunch dinner with multiple options..they have a daily activity schedule that keep you very busy..they have a bus to go on weekly outings..they have a...
It is going well so far. Sometimes it takes a long time for them to respond when mom hits her call button, and they don't notify me when she needs personal hygiene items. Otherwise going well. Food is good.
Most of the staff have been at Truewood a long time, which speaks volumes to me. They genuinely care about their residents! And there are wonderful volunteers who do special events that stand out (like a...
The staff is professional and accommodating as well as making residents feel comfortable and at home. It has a clean and pleasant atmosphere along with a variety of activities.
It is going well so far. Sometimes it takes a long time for them to respond when mom hits her call button, and they don't notify me when she needs personal hygiene items. Otherwise going well. Food is good.
My father was a resident at Brookdale Dover for 6 years. During his stay he was well cared for. His medications were dispensed. All meals provided. Housekeeping kept his apt. clean and tidy. The staff was...
I've never been a community where every single staff member from the director to maintenance chief is genuinely helpful and friendly.....quite remarkable! As one who visits his wife every day I would say I...
My father was a resident at Brookdale Dover for 6 years. During his stay he was well cared for. His medications were dispensed. All meals provided. Housekeeping kept his apt. clean and tidy. The staff was...
Outstanding facility, great staff, great food. Other residents are very friendly, helpful and just a great place to live. I'm 85 years old. Have a live from Spain to Korea with a military career. This is...
The staff are wonderful. The community is very welcoming and yes I would recommend the Harmony at Kent community to other families based on the experience so far.
Delaware assisted living facilities can provide memory care to seniors with dementia, and these communities must be licensed and inspected by the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Health Care Quality.[01] Because the memory care units exist within assisted living facilities, memory care and assisted living regulations are similar, with just a few exceptions.
Check out our Delaware assisted living laws and regulations page for an in-depth overview.
Before moving into a memory care unit, seniors are assessed by a registered nurse. Their medical, physical, and psychosocial needs will be considered.[02]
The purpose of the assessment is to find out what the senior’s current level of care needs are, which helps the assisted living community understand if they can meet their needs. For instance, communities in Delaware can’t provide care for seniors who wander beyond the extent of the security and support provided.[02] We recommend contacting communities you’re interested in to discuss your family member’s needs and to learn more about their security measures.
Every assisted living facility in Delaware must provide the following services, which will also apply to your loved one in memory care:[02]
Under the guidance of a nutritionist or dietician, your senior relative’s community must also provide three meals a day in addition to snacks.[02]
Licensed assisted living facilities can allow up to two seniors per unit or apartment, and private units may also be available, depending on the community. There should also be a minimum of one bathroom for every four seniors or one available in each living unit.
Communities are also supposed to install emergency intercoms in all bathrooms and bedrooms. However, memory care units are an exception to this rule.[02]
In addition to the training required by all assisted living caregivers, those who work with your senior relative will have dementia-specific training and continuing education. This training is done once each year, and it covers the following topics:[02]
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
Phone: 1-800-223-9074
Email: delawareADRC@delaware.gov
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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Delaware assisted living facilities are inspected (or surveyed) annually by the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Health Care Quality. Surveys are also done whenever someone files a complaint.[03] If your loved one receives memory care in an assisted living facility, you can access the survey reports online.
The Survey Reports for Assisted Living Facilities page allows you to browse a list of survey reports for each licensed community. There are annual survey reports, complaint survey reports, or both under each community’s name. If you want the most recent survey, click on the annual report.
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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. Health care quality.
Delaware Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Facility.
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. Survey reports for assisted living facilities.
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