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Assisted living costs in Blades average about $5,469 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Blades. Our detailed directory has 104 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Peregrine Salisbury
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22 Floor plans available
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They were amazing, kind and helpful. My mother left after 6 months and I know it was nothing the peregrine did. She didn't like the food because it was too spicy. For me everything was perfectly flavorful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
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She put herself into John B. Parsons Assisted Living. She enjoys all the activities and environment. She has meet many new friends, that she can call family now. I'm so happy for her at the ripe old age of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
[Why John B. Parsons?]The John B. Parsons Assisted Living Community has served seniors on the Delmarva Peninsula for more than 100 years. Our family-owned and operated community offers a special warmth and ambience in the beautiful, stately John B. Parsons mansion where fine arts and antiques...
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8.9
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[name removed] was stellar and helped me tremendously. I can honestly say, "she showed me the way to find my wife a senior memory care unit" she is wonderful and I owe her my thanks. Everyone should use a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sterling Care Harbor Point is an assisted living and memory care community located in the city of Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. Our exquisite community is well placed in the region on the head of Wicomico River. The river offers many sights to see and activities to engage in. Thus,...
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My mom has been here for three years and I can honestly say that things are always great. They are very attentive to the needs of all the resident and go above and beyond to meet each persons need. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Delmar Villa Delmar Villa is a senior care home that is located in Wicomico County in Delmar, Maryland. While only encompassing 1.73 square miles, Delmar is considered to be part of the Salisbury Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Due to its crossing of the state border, it has...
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Delmar Manor Assisted Living Delmar Manor Assisted Living is located in Delmar, MD in Wicomico County. Our residential care home supplies the care that you need right when you need it in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Delmar enjoy all that Wicomico County has to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 assisted living in Blades, DE

The average cost of senior living in Blades is $5,469 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seaford, DE with an average of $5,469 per month.

Assisted living costs in Blades, DE, vs. nearby cities

Blades, DE
$5,469/mo
$5,469/mo
$6,154/mo

Assisted living costs in Blades, DE, vs. state and national averages

Blades, DE
$5,469/mo
U.S. national average
$4,708/mo

Assisted living costs in Blades, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,469/mo
$6,622/mo

Assisted living costs in Blades, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,517/mo
Studio
$5,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,457/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Blades 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: Blades, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlades, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,469/mo$6,120/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$6,622/mo$6,177/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,168/mo$5,113/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Blades, DE:$5,469/mo
Delaware:$6,120/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Blades, DE:$6,622/mo
Delaware:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Blades, DE:$4,168/mo
Delaware:$5,113/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blades, DE

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What families are saying about assisted living in Blades

Recent reviews for assisted living in Blades

Milford Place

3.9
I would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The dining experience is not the best and the building needs some remodeling and repairs. They ...
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Lakeside at Mallard Landing in Salisbury, MD

3.9
These facilities tout how busy and engaged the resident will be but I've found it's very dependent on who is working on any given day how much activity actually takes place. Overall it's a good place but the caregivers do not always abide by very clear instructions about some routines that we ...
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Arcadia of Denton II

5.0
I have had a great experience. Everyone has been very helpful, polite and respectful. The meals are really good here. There is plenty of things to do for the resident.

Blades review score based on 34 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 7 Blades assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blades review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Blades review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Blades, DE7 facilities
7.7
Seaford, DE11 facilities
8.4
Bethel, DE38 facilities

Review subcategories for Blades assisted living

When assisted living 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 34 reviews of 7 Blades assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Blades resident and family assisted living 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.
Blades, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Blades assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blades assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blades, 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 Blades assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Blades that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blades, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blades assisted living

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 Blades Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blades, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blades assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blades partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blades, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Blades assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blades communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blades, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blades assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Blades offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blades, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blades

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blades protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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