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Assisted living costs in Townsend average about $5,722 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 220 communities in Townsend. Our detailed directory has 4790 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 Terraces at Parke Place
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Staff very accommodating, Mom likes the food, nursing and housekeeping always on top of things, maintenance good at putting up pictures and repairing/replacing any malfunctioning equipment
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.
Terraces at Parke Place is an intimate senior living community nestled in the heart of Gloucester County! We firmly believe in fostering senior independence and allowing our residents the freedom to exercise autonomy, while offering a helping hand when needed.
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My dad's experience at MG's has been fantastic, beyond what we could imagine. First of all, the facility is very clean second, they have a ton of activities throughout the week that residents can participate...
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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Photo of Sunrise of Newtown Square
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I appreciated the care and kindness they showed my mom. I would definitely recommend Sunrise-Newtown Square Pa. The staff was well trained and always prepared to help my Mom get through her day
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized care services. From...
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They were friendly, generous with time and patience. The facility was lovely, clean, and well appointed. My situation was unique as I was racing against time and my mother's failing health. Unfortunately she...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Ciel of Voorhees is conveniently located off of Route 561 and offers the best of both worlds — a peaceful, tranquil setting just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and medical campuses. Experience the charm of our beautiful community through our decor, delicious cuisine served restaurant style...
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The Residence at Voorhees is very welcoming. The staff is great. Very helpful. Many daily activities with amazing directors. The nursing staff is great as well. The Residence is immaculately clean, dining...
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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater, learning a new language or just relaxing with friends. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being you again.This is...
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Facility is newer, colors and decor are soothing, comfortable and calming. Staff are very friendly, supportive and attentive to both my mother and myself when I visit.
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.
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The facility is well equipped to accommodate all three phases of living from independent, assisted living, any hospice care. The Mews has a long standing good reputation along with long standing...
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.
When you think of independent living, assisted living, and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and...
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Photo of Encore at Wilmington
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I would say the staff was very knowledgeable and warm, the residents were very happy and several said that to me on different occasions ( I went back 3 times). Everything was very clean and updated. The food...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine...
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Photo of Juniper Village at Devon
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It's a very warm and cozy atmosphere. The staff is caring and attentive. My mom is so much happier in a place that is actually half the cost of where she was living before. It is not as fancy, but the food...
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.
Juniper Village at Devon is a beautiful wooded estate conveniently located along the Main Line. Just minutes from Valley Forge Park and local shops, Juniper Village at Devon offers quality care right in the heart of your local community. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shaded walking trails...
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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
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Your employees are very kind and understand of my mother's condition. I was really impressed when the head maintenance man visited my mother about her heat.
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
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44 Floor plans available
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The evenings and weekend there is no nurse. They have med techs on. They basically can check your bp take a temp give you a band aid or your meds Food is great. Not institutional. Although they need more...
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.
There are assisted living facilities. And then there's Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. One reason why our community is such a special place to live is that we understand every family wants the very best for loved ones.As a company that is family-operated, our commitment is to each resident...
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Photo of Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC
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The staff is wonderful ! food is great lots of activities has a small town feel. I would absolutely recommend this community to others - it's a wonderful place! Was perfect for my aunt, not too big.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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Photo of The Cottages of Perry Hall
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What we like the most about the community is that it is smaller and more affordable. The food is good and well kept up. Yes, we would recommend The Cottages of Perry Hall to other families based on the...
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 Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related...
Photo of The Residence at Eden Green
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They have sufficient and motivated staff, good activities and are very proactive with activities. The place is VERY clean, the residents seem very content and happy to be there, plus the food is pretty good.
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...
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My husband has been at Queenstown Landing since December of 2025 and entered Memory Care in January 2026. I’d like to give a shout out to Conarae Hopkins [Name Removed]. I visit every day and obviously I see...
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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Photo of Sunrise of Granite Run
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When the previous facility wouldn't take her back after she fell out of her wheelchair, Sunrise made arrangements to have her moved and got her a different wheelchair and all the equipment she needed.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...
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Photo of Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care
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She got excellent care while she was there. It was only 4 months. It truly gave my sister and I relief knowing that. My mom never complained and actually enjoyed the food and liked her care givers. I wish...
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 Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
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Transportation is an issue. The only have one driver. And shot the bus transportation service ends at 4 o'clock. There is no transportation on the weekend. It is a nice facility overall. In a good...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Forwood Manor sits on 13 beautifully manicured acres and is located just minutes from I-95. Close to shopping and cultural sites, we offer a full-service rental retirement community with the best social and transportation programs, along with well-designed and spacious apartments. We invite you...
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Our family is very pleased with the quality of services and programming. The staff shows a very caring interest in addressing the residence's needs. The facility is well maintained and clean. We looked at...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Washington Township Senor Living is conveniently located across from Jefferson Health System. We are quietly set back in a wooded setting away from the hustle and bustle, yet totally accessible to specialty care. Our community was built 20+ years ago. Along with a great reputation, another...
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We don't have another place to compare it to though, except other family in places 12 - 20 years ago. They go out of their way to accommodate my family member's needs, medically, physically, foodwise, and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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They make sure you don't stay in your room all day and do their best to get you out of the room. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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Rooms and facilities are great.. Food is good and even better with the à la carte menu Activities on and off campus great and a good variety.
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.
For more than three decades, The Arbor Company has been dedicated to providing the lifestyle and amenities that keep seniors feeling their very best. The newest addition to the Arbor Terrace family, Arbor Terrace Exton is a senior living community slated to open in early 2021. It will be a place...
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I was so fortunate to find Exton Senior Living. I had been trying to relocate my ailing mother closer to me and A Place for Mom got me connected. From beginning to end, everything was clearly explained...
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.
Welcome to Exton Senior Living, a premier senior living community located conveniently off of Route 100 in Exton, Pennsylvania. Convenient to West Chester, Downingtown, Paoli and Chester Springs, Exton Senior Living is in close proximity to shopping, dining and houses of worship. Exton Senior...
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My husband was diagnosed with dementia in 2022, and moved to the Maples in [date removed]. It was a hard decision but it turned out to be the right one. He had a comfortable room and bath, and was able to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Maples at Stoneleigh is the newest memory care facility in the Towson area! This mansion was built in 1924 and was used as a nursing home for several years. The building was completely renovated in December 2019.Our facility is managed by Sagelife and we are proud to be an assisted living...
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The lady in charge of the events is amazing and is as friendly as can be. The food looks appetizing and the nurses take their jobs seriously.
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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Cost of assisted living in Townsend, DE

The average cost of senior living in Townsend is $5,722 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clayton, DE with an average of $5,716 per month.

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

Townsend, DE
$5,722/mo
$6,158/mo

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

Townsend, DE
$5,722/mo
U.S. national average
$4,755/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,722/mo
$5,880/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,233/mo
Studio
$5,557/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,648/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,017/mo

Senior living costs in Townsend 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: Townsend, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTownsend, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,722/mo$6,536/mo$4,755/mo
Memory Care$5,880/mo$6,610/mo$5,018/mo
Independent Living$4,459/mo$5,237/mo$4,214/mo
Assisted Living
Townsend, DE:$5,722/mo
Delaware:$6,536/mo
U.S.:$4,755/mo
Memory Care
Townsend, DE:$5,880/mo
Delaware:$6,610/mo
U.S.:$5,018/mo
Independent Living
Townsend, DE:$4,459/mo
Delaware:$5,237/mo
U.S.:$4,214/mo
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Assisted living costs in Townsend, DE, over time

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

Townsend, DEDE stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Townsend, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Townsend 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
Townsend, DE$6,485/mo$6,231/mo+4.1%
Delaware$6,507/mo$6,231/mo+4.4%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Townsend, DE
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,507/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Townsend, 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 Townsend.

What families are saying about assisted living in Townsend

Recent reviews for assisted living in Townsend

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the staff members at different communities, such as Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, and Tylers Mill Senior Living, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and ensure their needs are met.
Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton, Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Arbor Terrace Exton offer an array of activities to keep residents active and social, from crafts and bingo to outings and entertainment.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities, including Juniper Village at Devon, Milford Place, and All American Assisted Living at Washington Township, where facilities are bright, cheerful, and welcoming.
Individualized care plans. Families appreciate the personalized approach to care at communities like Brookdale Dover, Forwood Estates, and Summit Place, where staff collaborate with residents and their loved ones to develop customized care plans.
Thoughtful communication and transparency. Communication is a priority at some communities, such as The Cottages of Perry Hall, Rose Tree Place, and Cardinal Village, where staff regularly update families on residents' well-being and involve them in the care process.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Many reviewers note the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with communities like Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle, Harmony at Kent, and Sunrise of Granite Run delivering tasty and customizable meal options.
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Townsend review score based on 993 family reviews

8.2
Review score189 facilities993 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 993 reviews of 189 Townsend assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Townsend 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

Townsend review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Townsend, DE189 facilities
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Middletown, DE248 facilities
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Review subcategories for Townsend 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 993 reviews of 189 Townsend assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Townsend 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.
Townsend, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.9
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.4
Activities
3.3
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Townsend assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Townsend assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Townsend, 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 Townsend 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 Townsend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72%
52.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.6%
57%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.7%
52.7%
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 Townsend 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 Townsend Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.5%
51.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.5%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Townsend 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 Townsend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.8%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.3%
41.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.2%
37.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
36.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.9%
18.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Townsend 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 Townsend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
46%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Townsend 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 Townsend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Townsend, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
63.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
30.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
49.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
49.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.1%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
38.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
64%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48.1%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
46.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Townsend

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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