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Memory care in Dewey Beach offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Dewey Beach is about $6,274 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 29 communities, read 586 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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Cost of memory care in Dewey Beach, DE

The average cost of senior living in Dewey Beach is $6,274 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seaford, DE with an average of $5,951 per month.

Memory care costs in Dewey Beach, DE, vs. nearby cities

Dewey Beach, DE
$6,274/mo

Memory care costs in Dewey Beach, DE, vs. state and national averages

Dewey Beach, DE
$6,274/mo
U.S. national average
$4,942/mo

Memory care costs in Dewey Beach, DE, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,274/mo

Memory care costs in Dewey Beach, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,404/mo
Studio
$6,505/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,144/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,731/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Dewey Beach vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dewey Beach, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDewey Beach, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$6,274/mo$6,177/mo$4,942/mo
Assisted Living$5,858/mo$6,120/mo$4,709/mo
Independent Living$5,390/mo$5,113/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Dewey Beach, DE:$6,274/mo
Delaware:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Assisted Living
Dewey Beach, DE:$5,858/mo
Delaware:$6,120/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Independent Living
Dewey Beach, DE:$5,390/mo
Delaware:$5,113/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Dewey Beach, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dewey Beach and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Dewey Beach, DEDE stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dewey Beach, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dewey Beach have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dewey Beach, DE$7,206/mo$6,539/mo+10.2%
Delaware$7,095/mo$6,797/mo+4.4%
National$6,411/mo$5,984/mo+7.1%
Dewey Beach, DE
2024 average cost:$7,206/mo
2023 average cost:$6,539/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$7,095/mo
2023 average cost:$6,797/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dewey Beach

Recent reviews for memory care in Dewey Beach

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

4.1
We chose Gull Creek because of the genuine friendliness of the everybody that we interacted with. They just revamped most of the administrative staff members, but as far as the everyday staff, they are great. The rooms sizes are adequate for what the needs are. I would love to see them take the ...
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Peregrine Salisbury

4.4
I would recommend Atria Salisbury to others for their loved ones. The staff is very friendly, caring, and willing to assist the family and residents. The community works well with hospice, and the care they have been able to provide has been good. Due to the pandemic the community didn't ...
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Dewey Beach review score based on 208 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 208 reviews of 26 Dewey Beach memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dewey Beach review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dewey Beach review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Dewey Beach, DE26 facilities
8.7
Rehoboth Beach, DE30 facilities
8.7
Henlopen Acres, DE30 facilities

Review subcategories for Dewey Beach memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 208 reviews of 26 Dewey Beach memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dewey Beach resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dewey Beach, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.8
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dewey Beach memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dewey Beach memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dewey Beach, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dewey Beach memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dewey Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
84.6%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dewey Beach memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dewey Beach Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dewey Beach memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dewey Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dewey Beach memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dewey Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
22.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dewey Beach memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dewey Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
65.4%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Dewey Beach

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Delaware memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dewey Beach protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Peregrine Salisbury and Brookdale Dover are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dewey Beach, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 29 memory care facilities near Dewey Beach, Delaware. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Dewey Beach, Delaware is Brookdale Cape May. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 29 memory care facilities near you in Dewey Beach, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dewey Beach, Delaware, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dewey Beach, Delaware, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Dewey Beach, Delaware ranges from $3000 to $11500. The average Memory Care cost in Dewey Beach, Delaware is $6,274. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dewey Beach, Delaware typically starts at $3000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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