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The cost of independent living in Gams Crest is about $4,156 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 208 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 Meadowcrest at Middletown
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Beautiful facility. Staff is awesome. I have met most of the residents here, all friendly and nice. Daily planned activities, assorted. Exercise classes,etc.
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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The staff is amazing!!! My aunt is in their Harmony Square section and [name removed] and her staff are the absolute best! They are very attentive with the residents and are extremely patient. They are all...
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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Overall the staff has been very good. Rooms are very comfortable. Sometimes meal selection of you want something other than what is being served is not very 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.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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hey are very responsive, caring, and try to make my husband as comfortable as possible. We are happy with our choice. The facility and staff are great! They go the extra mile to make our loved one feel...
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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Friendly staff. Great activities. Very clean. Regular outings to a variety of places. Staff is responsive and follows through. Perfect location. Very welcoming to visiting family. Rooms are a good size and...
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.
Somerford House offers general assisted living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Newark, Delaware. Centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Step inside our doors to discover a lovely,...
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Holly Square
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rent a room at the beautiful Cavalier Country Club, where you will discover a community designed for active individuals who desire quality, beauty and convenience in their homes. Conveniently located near Christiana Mall, Christiana Medical Center and Delaware Tech Community College.
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.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
From wooded views to well-maintained grounds, enjoyable living begins with the Glen Creek Apartment Community. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom town homes are available. Enhance your lifestyle with Glen Creek's swimming pool, children's play area and clubhouse with...

Cost of independent living in Gams Crest, DE

The average cost of senior living in Gams Crest is $4,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,901 per month.

Independent living costs in Gams Crest, DE, vs. nearby cities

Gams Crest, DE
$4,156/mo
$4,144/mo

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

Gams Crest, DE
$4,156/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Gams Crest, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,817/mo
Independent Living
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Gams Crest, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,525/mo
Studio
$6,726/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,777/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,591/mo

Senior living costs in Gams Crest 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: Gams Crest, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGams Crest, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,156/mo$5,113/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$5,776/mo$6,120/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,817/mo$6,177/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Gams Crest, DE:$4,156/mo
Delaware:$5,113/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Gams Crest, DE:$5,776/mo
Delaware:$6,120/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Gams Crest, DE:$5,817/mo
Delaware:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Gams Crest, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gams Crest 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 Gams Crest, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gams Crest 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
Gams Crest, DE$5,008/mo$5,059/mo-1.0%
Delaware$3,062/mo$3,126/mo-2.0%
National$2,814/mo$2,798/mo+0.6%
Gams Crest, DE
2024 average cost:$5,008/mo
2023 average cost:$5,059/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,062/mo
2023 average cost:$3,126/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gams Crest

Recent reviews for independent living in Gams Crest

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Gams Crest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gams Crest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gams Crest, 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 Gams Crest 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 Gams Crest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gams Crest, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gams Crest 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 Gams Crest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gams Crest, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gams Crest 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 Gams Crest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gams Crest, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.4%
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Meadowcrest at Middletown, Harmony at Glasgow and Paramount Senior Living at Newark are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gams Crest, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Gams Crest, Delaware. See the full list.

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