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Assisted Living in Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington, a historic city on the scenic Delaware River, is the most populous city in the state with just over 70,000 residents. It has a relatively low percentage of seniors, at 12.7 percent, but is home to a variety of senior-friendly attractions including museums, gardens and a lively arts and culture scene. Residents can visit the Grand Opera House, the Delaware Center for Horticulture or the sprawling Wilmington Riverfront packed with shops, eateries and historical attractions. The centralized location allows for day trips to nearby Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and New York City, which is only a short train ride away.

Assisted living facilities are designed for seniors who wish to receive supportive care services in a residential environment. Trained aides assist residents with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing and eating, as well as medication management and domestic tasks. Communities generally offer diverse amenities and enrichment activities for holistic well-being and happiness. At around $5,685 per month, assisted living in Wilmington, DE, costs less than the state average.

We’ve compared assisted living costs in nearby cities and listed affordable local resources that provide diverse support to Wilmington’s older population.

18 Assisted Living communities in Wilmington, DE | 20 nearby communities

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1. Foulk Living

1212 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. The Lorelton

2200 West 4th St., Wilmington, DE, 19805

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington

2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Shipley Living

2723 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Ivy Gables

2210 Swiss Lane, Wilmington, DE, 19810

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. HarborChase of Wilmington

2004 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19977

Assisted Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Griswold Home Care

5145 W. Woodmill Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Forwood Manor

1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE, 19810

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Foulk Manor South

407 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Milton & Hattie Kutz Home

704 RIVER ROAD, Wilmington, DE, 19809

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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Mary Campbell Center, Wilmington, DE

11. Mary Campbell Center

4641 WELDIN ROAD, Wilmington, DE, 19803

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Rockland Place

1519 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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13. Regency Healthcare & Rehab Center

801 N. BROOM STREET, Wilmington, DE, 19806

Assisted Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. Gilpin Hall

1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19806

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc, Wilmington, DE

15. Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc

505 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19808

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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16. Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center

2801 W 6th St, Wilmington, DE, 19805

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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The Flats Phase 1, Wilmington, DE

17. The Flats Phase 1

525 N Union St, Wilmington, DE, 19805

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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Griswold Home Care, Wilmington, DE

18. Griswold Home Care

5145Wwoodmilldr22, Wilmington, DE, 19808

Assisted Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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20 matching communities nearby Wilmington

1. Paramount Senior Living at Newark

200 East Village Rd., Newark, DE, 19713

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle

263 Glen Riddle Road, Media, PA, 19063

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Sunrise of Granite Run

247 North Middletown Road, Media, PA, 19063

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Sunrise of Westtown

1045 Wilmington Pike , West Chester, PA, 19382

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Millcroft Living

255 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE, 19711

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Brookdale Hockessin

6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE, 19707

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills

52 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA, 19342

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Friends Home in Kennett

147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Merion Gardens Assisted Living

315 Merion Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ, 08069

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. The Residence at Chadd’s Ford

1778 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills, PA, 19342

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Chestnut Ridge

2700 Chestnut St, Chester, PA, 19013

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Somerford House & Place of Newark

4175 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE, 19713

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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13. Glen Mills Senior Living

242 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA, 19342

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. Lima Estates

411 North Middletown Road, Media, PA, 19063

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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15. Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community

1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA, 19063

Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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16. Cokesbury Village

726 Loveville Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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17. Stonegates

4031 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE, 19807

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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18. Lindsay Place

39 Supawna Road, Pennsville, NJ, 08070

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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19. Granite Farms Estates

1343 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA, 19063

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 996-2447

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20. Complete Care at Brackenville

100 St. Claire Drive, Hockessin, DE, 19707

Personal Care

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions for Assisted Living in Wilmington

COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Delaware. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

Paying For Assisted Living in Wilmington

The median cost of assisted living in Wilmington is $5,685 per month, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Wilmington

Although higher than the U.S. monthly average of $4,500, the cost of assisted living in Wilmington is lower than Delaware’s median monthly price of $5,995.

$5685

Wilmington

$5995

Delaware

$4500

The United States

Assisted living care in Wilmington costs almost $400 less than in the state capital of Dover, where facilities charge an average of $6,073 per month. Average rates are significantly higher than Wilmington in New Jersey’s cities of Vineland and Ocean City, where assisted living costs $6,400 and $7,490, respectively. Northwest of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the average price drops to $5,550 per month, bringing it closer in line with Wilmington. However, Reading, PA, has a higher median fee of $5,720. Southwest in Baltimore, MD, assisted living is significantly more affordable at $4,750 each month.

$5685

Wilmington

$6073

Dover

$6400

Vineland, NJ

$7490

Ocean City, NJ

$5550

Lancaster, PA

$5720

Reading, PA

$4750

Baltimore, MD

NOTE: Data for Wilmington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.

How to Get Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wilmington

Paying for for Assisted Living in Delaware

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Delaware.

Wilmington Assisted Living Resources

ContactDescription

Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities


(302)255-9390Delaware’s government senior advocacy organization provides resources and coordinates referrals for seniors in need. This body governs Adult Protective Services, and is responsible for investigating allegations of elder abuse and ensuring that care facilities adhere to state law. The division’s Council on Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities lobbies to ensure that seniors receive proper legal protections.


Senior Community Service Employment Program
(302)255-9390This program offers paid part-time work experience to low-income seniors at various locations throughout Delaware. Through training and support, this organization aims to provide veterans, at-risk seniors and disabled people with successful work placements.
U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs1(800)827-1000Here, veterans and their surviving spouses can access crisis management and prescription refill services. The Delaware Bets on Vets program helps seniors find work in state government positions.



Wilmington Senior Center



(302)651-3400As part of the United Way of Delaware, this day program provider offers enriching social activities, fresh community meals, and group outings to shopping and local attractions. A variety of educational seminars include cultural activities and health and wellness classes. Transportation services, financial education and caregiver support groups are also available.
Delaware Senior Resource Network


(302)442-4069Here, seniors can access a network of professionals who can help with financial planning, money management, scam awareness, legal aid and real estate management. Industry experts also provide assistance with end-of-life planning and home health care.
American Legion(302)652-9237This organization has a Benefits Center, which helps veterans and their spouses understand and apply for government aid. A career support program helps with new skills and job placement, and the Health Center provides quality mental, dental and rehabilitative health care.
Brandywine Senior Center(302)792-2757Operated by the Claymont Community Center, this facility offers a day program which includes shared lunches, educational workshops and social activities. Outings to movies, shopping and local attractions increase community engagement for seniors. Members also have access to transportation services, wellness classes and a fitness center.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

Assisted Living Facilities in the Wilmington area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.