About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Harrington, DE

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Assisted living costs in Harrington average about $6,070 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Harrington. Our detailed directory has 93 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.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Dover, Milford and Georgetown.

Harrington Assisted Living Facilities | 93 Reviews

Showing 5 communities
Last Updated: 11/22/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of The Residence at Eden Green
77 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.1
Review score
23 reviews
9.1
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
9%
See all reviews
They loved my dad and enjoyed bingo and the food. They liked his stories. I would recommend them to others - they are a little expensive, but it was worth it.
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
See details
Photo of Milford Place
77 Photos available
9.0
Review score
59 reviews
9.0
Review score
59 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
25%
3 star
10%
2 star
5%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
I found Milford Place to be a fine place to care for my mother during her final months. Care and service were consistent. Staff and administration were very responsive, communicative and caring. I would not...
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
See details
Photo of Arcadia of Denton II
66 Photos available
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
These places are hard to find but believe have found our loved one's home in Arcadia of Denton. Everything is nice, friendly staff, friendly and nice residents. Food is good, with many options. Activities...
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.
Arcadia of Denton II is our newest location on the eastern shore, which opened in February 2021. This location has 16 private rooms, a large living and dining area, and a secured back garden patio. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children...
Photo of Arcadia of Denton
77 Photos available
7.0
Review score
8 reviews
7.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
49%
3 star
0%
2 star
13%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I would recommend Arcadia. Small and more hands on facility. Very good care. Staff was wonderful and very loving and caring to the residents. Price is good with no added charges.
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.
Arcadia of Denton I has 16 suites, all with private bathrooms. This location also has a large living and dining area, two activity rooms, and a backyard gazebo. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
See details
Photo of Greenwood Country Retirement and Rest Home
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of assisted living in Harrington, DE

The average cost of senior living in Harrington is $6,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seaford, DE with an average of $5,469 per month.

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

Harrington, DE
$6,070/mo
$6,430/mo

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

Harrington, DE
$6,070/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,070/mo
$6,432/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,452/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$6,880/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,955/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,386/mo

Senior living costs in Harrington 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: Harrington, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarrington, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$6,070/mo$6,120/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$6,432/mo$6,177/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,874/mo$5,113/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Harrington, DE:$6,070/mo
Delaware:$6,120/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Harrington, DE:$6,432/mo
Delaware:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Harrington, DE:$4,874/mo
Delaware:$5,113/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Assisted living costs in Harrington, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Harrington 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.

Harrington, DEDE stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Harrington, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Harrington 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
Harrington, DE$6,831/mo$6,919/mo-1.3%
Delaware$6,221/mo$5,910/mo+5.3%
National$5,236/mo$4,976/mo+5.2%
Harrington, DE
2024 average cost:$6,831/mo
2023 average cost:$6,919/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,221/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,236/mo
2023 average cost:$4,976/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Harrington, DE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Harrington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Harrington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Harrington

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 ...
Read more

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.

Brookdale Dover

5.0
I would rate them all a 5, mom is finally adjusting they are big help! Everyone is very caring, helpful and very nice. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Harrington review score based on 26 family reviews

8.4
Review score5 facilities26 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 5 Harrington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Harrington 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

Harrington review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Harrington, DE5 facilities
8.6
Houston, DE14 facilities
8.4
Farmington, DE5 facilities

Review subcategories for Harrington 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 26 reviews of 5 Harrington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Harrington 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.
Harrington, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
4.1
Friendliness
3.4
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.8
Staff
3.2
4.1
Meals & dining
2.7
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Harrington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harrington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harrington, 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 Harrington 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 Harrington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Harrington, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
52.4%
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 Harrington 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 Harrington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Harrington, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harrington 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 Harrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harrington, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Harrington 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 Harrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harrington, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Harrington 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 Harrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harrington, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Harrington

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 Harrington protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Eden Green, Milford Place and Arcadia of Denton II are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Harrington, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 5 assisted living facilities near Harrington, Delaware. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top