Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wilmington, DE
Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Wilmington, DE area.
We found 27 communities near Wilmington, DE
The Residence at Chadds Ford
1778 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills, DE 19342 (9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Comfort Keepers
134 Commons Court, Chadds Ford, DE 19317 (9.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
- The Residence at Chadds Ford
- Comfort Keepers
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
17Surrounding Area
325Delaware
44Wilmington 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 71,034.- 46.5% Male
- 53.5% Female
Marital Status:
- 28% Married
- 15.7% Divorced
- 51% Never Married
- 5.4% Widowed
Age:
Seniors make up about 34.1% of the population.- 12.4% in their 50s
- 12.6% in their 60s
- 6.2% in their 70s
- 2.9% in their 80s
Diversity:
- 34.3% White
- 53.7% Black
- 1.3% Asian
- 0.1% Native
- 0% Pacific
- 5.1% Identifying as Other
- 5.4% Mixed Race
- 11.3% Hispanic
Cities Near Wilmington
| City | Average Cost |
|---|
| City | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $5,273 |
| Cherry Hill | $5,446 |
| West Chester | $5,288 |
| Lansdale | $5,006 |
| Langhorne | $5,426 |
| Newark | $5,278 |
| City | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Exton | $5,165 |
| Bala Cynwyd | $5,278 |
| Media | $5,195 |
| Jenkintown | $5,287 |
| Moorestown | $5,614 |
| Yardley | $5,492 |
| City | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Blue Bell | $5,208 |
| Glassboro | $5,376 |
| Pottstown | $4,979 |
| King of Prussia | $5,165 |
| Downingtown | $5,370 |
| Glen Mills | $5,217 |