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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Breezewood, DE

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The cost of independent living in Breezewood is about $6,162 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 178 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Brookdale Dover
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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54 reviews
9.3
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54 reviews
5 star
39%
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3 star
7%
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6%
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7%
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my wife has been with brookdale for 2 years and has benefited from the memory care unit. Excellent care and wonderful staff. the memory care program coordinator is great with all residents and keeps them...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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9.0
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35 reviews
9.0
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35 reviews
5 star
54%
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I liked that the community gave my loved one things to do and that he had people around. It didn't take long before he referred to "my apartment" at Dover Place. So I guess he felt at home there. Yes, I...
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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99 Photos available
3838 Floor plans available
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8.5
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52 reviews
8.5
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52 reviews
5 star
34%
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27%
3 star
23%
2 star
10%
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6%
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The staff are wonderful. The community is very welcoming and yes I would recommend the Harmony at Kent community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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36 reviews
8.5
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36 reviews
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They have a great location with a very welcoming staff. I feel like they could do more activities with the residents in memory care. Every time I visit, the residents are just sitting at the large table in...
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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Breezewood, DE

The average cost of senior living in Breezewood is $6,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,901 per month.

Independent living costs in Breezewood, DE, vs. nearby cities

Breezewood, DE
$6,162/mo
$6,162/mo

Independent living costs in Breezewood, DE, vs. state and national averages

Breezewood, DE
$6,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Breezewood, DE, vs. other senior living options

$6,162/mo
Independent Living
$6,162/mo

Independent living costs in Breezewood, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,196/mo
Studio
$6,739/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,230/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,858/mo

Senior living costs in Breezewood 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: Breezewood, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBreezewood, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$6,162/mo$5,113/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$6,070/mo$6,120/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$6,162/mo$6,177/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Breezewood, DE:$6,162/mo
Delaware:$5,113/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Breezewood, DE:$6,070/mo
Delaware:$6,120/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Breezewood, DE:$6,162/mo
Delaware:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Breezewood, DE, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Breezewood, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Breezewood 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
Breezewood, DE$3,297/mo$3,668/mo-10.1%
Delaware$3,783/mo$3,158/mo+19.8%
National$2,839/mo$2,805/mo+1.2%
Breezewood, DE
2024 average cost:$3,297/mo
2023 average cost:$3,668/mo
Percent change:-10.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,783/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+19.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,839/mo
2023 average cost:$2,805/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Breezewood

Recent reviews for independent living in Breezewood

Milford Place

4.6
I like the fact that when I go in there, there is no "old" people smell or hospital smells. Clean. Staff have been wonderful. Your greeted by [name removed] as soon as you come thru the door, and she always is friendly and smiling. The staff genuinely care for your family member with compassion.

Brookdale Dover

4.6
My father was a resident at Brookdale Dover for 6 years. During his stay he was well cared for. His medications were dispensed. All meals provided. Housekeeping kept his apt. clean and tidy. The staff was always friendly and respectful. There were ample activities for him to participate in. ...
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State Street Assisted Living in Dover, DE

5.0
The elderly residents are treated with respect/dignity. The facility promotes a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I would recommend to others.

Breezewood independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Breezewood independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Breezewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Breezewood, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Breezewood independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Breezewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Breezewood, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Breezewood independent 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 independent living communities in Breezewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Breezewood, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Brookdale Dover, Dover Place and Harmony at Kent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Breezewood, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Breezewood, Delaware. See the full list.

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