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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wilmington, DE

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Wilmington, DE area.

We found 24 communities near Wilmington, DE
Steps HomeCare Services

Steps HomeCare Services

1224 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801 (1.4 mi from city center)
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Open Arms Elder Care Agency

Open Arms Elder Care Agency

1405 Duncan Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 (1.4 mi from city center)
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Neighborly Home Care Wilmington

Neighborly Home Care Wilmington

1213 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801 (1.4 mi from city center)
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Lorelton

Lorelton

2200 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 (2.2 mi from city center)
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Lodge Lane Assisted Living

Lodge Lane Assisted Living

1221 Lodge Lane, Wilmington, DE 19809 (3.7 mi from city center)
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Rockland Place

Rockland Place

1519 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 (3.9 mi from city center)
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wilmington

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wilmington

700 1/2 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 (4.2 mi from city center)
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Interim Healthcare of Delaware

Interim Healthcare of Delaware

92 Reads Way, Ste 108, New Castle, DE 19720 (4.5 mi from city center)
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Your Own Home

Your Own Home

17 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19803 (4.6 mi from city center)
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Foulk Living

Foulk Living

1212 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 (4.7 mi from city center)
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HarborChase of Wilmington

HarborChase of Wilmington

2004 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 (4.8 mi from city center)
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Sunrise of Wilmington

Sunrise of Wilmington

2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 (5.3 mi from city center)
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Senior Helpers - Newark, DE

Senior Helpers - Newark, DE

630 Churchmans Rd, Suite 107, Newark, DE 19702 (5.4 mi from city center)
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Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside

Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside

3322 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 (5.5 mi from city center)
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Forwood Manor

Forwood Manor

1912 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810 (6.1 mi from city center)
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Shipley Living

Shipley Living

2723 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810 (6.1 mi from city center)
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Asbury Ivy Gables

Asbury Ivy Gables

2210 Swiss Ln, Wilmington, DE 19810 (6.5 mi from city center)
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Angel Companions

Angel Companions

5201 W. Woodmill Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808 (6.6 mi from city center)
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Addus Healthcare

Addus Healthcare

5614 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808 (6.9 mi from city center)
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BC Home Healthcare Services Inc.

BC Home Healthcare Services Inc.

3301 Green Street, Suite 231, Claymont, DE 19703 (6.9 mi from city center)
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Brookdale Hockessin

Brookdale Hockessin

6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 (7.1 mi from city center)
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Somerford House and Place of Newark

Somerford House and Place of Newark

4175 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713 (7.8 mi from city center)
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The Summit

The Summit

5850 Limestone Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707 (8.6 mi from city center)
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The Residence at Chadds Ford

The Residence at Chadds Ford

1778 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills, DE 19342 (9.9 mi from city center)
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  • Steps HomeCare Services
  • Open Arms Elder Care Agency
  • Neighborly Home Care Wilmington
  • Lorelton
  • Lodge Lane Assisted Living
  • Rockland Place
  • Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wilmington
  • Interim Healthcare of Delaware
  • Your Own Home
  • Foulk Living
  • HarborChase of Wilmington
  • Sunrise of Wilmington
  • Senior Helpers - Newark, DE
  • Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside
  • Forwood Manor
  • Shipley Living
  • Asbury Ivy Gables
  • Angel Companions
  • Addus Healthcare
  • BC Home Healthcare Services Inc.
  • Brookdale Hockessin
  • Somerford House and Place of Newark
  • The Summit
  • The Residence at Chadds Ford

Senior Living Statistics for Wilmington, Delaware

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Wilmington varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Wilmington
Assisted Living $5,308
Memory Care $5,319
Independent Living $4,579
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,689
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,037
Nursing Home: Studio $6,506
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $6,661
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Wilmington


In 2024, the cost of living in Wilmington includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Wilmington $5,308
New Castle $5,243
Townsend $5,227

Here is how the cost of living in Wilmington compares to Delaware and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Wilmington $5,308
Delaware $5,736
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Wilmington


Number of senior living facilities in:

Wilmington

17

Surrounding Area

301

Delaware

44

Wilmington Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Wilmington, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Wilmington has a population of 16,545.
  • 45.4% Male
  • 54.6% Female

Marital Status:

  • 19.3% Married
  • 16% Divorced
  • 59.8% Never Married
  • 5% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 29.7% of the population.
  • 11.5% in their 50s
  • 12.5% in their 60s
  • 4.4% in their 70s
  • 1.3% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 18.4% White
  • 69.1% Black
  • 3.5% Asian
  • 0% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 2.2% Identifying as Other
  • 6.8% Mixed Race
  • 7.8% Hispanic

Cities Near Wilmington

Not set on Wilmington? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
Philadelphia $5,273
Cherry Hill $5,446
West Chester $5,288
Lansdale $5,006
Newark $5,278
Exton $5,165
City Average Cost
Langhorne $5,426
Media $5,195
Moorestown $5,614
Bala Cynwyd $5,278
Jenkintown $5,287
Glassboro $5,376
City Average Cost
King of Prussia $5,165
Hatboro $5,342
Glen Mills $5,217
Pottstown $4,979
Downingtown $5,370
Blue Bell $5,208

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.