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The cost of independent living in Lynch Heights is about $6,466 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 113 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 Milford Place
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59 reviews
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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...
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3838 Floor plans available
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53 reviews
8.5
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53 reviews
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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Cost of independent living in Lynch Heights, DE

The average cost of senior living in Lynch Heights is $6,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgeville, DE with an average of $4,442 per month.

Independent living costs in Lynch Heights, DE, vs. nearby cities

Lynch Heights, DE
$6,466/mo
$6,466/mo
$6,389/mo

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

Lynch Heights, DE
$6,466/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Lynch Heights, DE, vs. other senior living options

$6,437/mo
Independent Living
$6,466/mo

Independent living costs in Lynch Heights, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,154/mo
Studio
$7,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,679/mo

Senior living costs in Lynch Heights 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: Lynch Heights, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLynch Heights, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$6,466/mo$5,185/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,093/mo$6,207/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,437/mo$6,266/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lynch Heights, DE:$6,466/mo
Delaware:$5,185/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Lynch Heights, DE:$6,093/mo
Delaware:$6,207/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Lynch Heights, DE:$6,437/mo
Delaware:$6,266/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Lynch Heights, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lynch Heights 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lynch Heights, DE$3,297/mo$3,668/mo-10.1%
Delaware$3,783/mo$3,158/mo+19.8%
National$2,836/mo$2,804/mo+1.1%
Lynch Heights, 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:$2,836/mo
2023 average cost:$2,804/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lynch Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Lynch Heights

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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The Lodge at Historic Lewes

4.0
4.5 very nice staff. Nice apartment. Plenty of social activities every day. Bus trips. Transportation to doctor appointments. Weekly grocery shopping trips for those who don't drive. Other trips to entertainment events. On site medical care with a doctor on site weekly. Physical therapy on site. ...
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Lynch Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lynch Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lynch Heights, 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 Lynch Heights 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 Lynch Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lynch Heights, DENational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lynch Heights 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 Lynch Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lynch Heights, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lynch Heights 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 Lynch Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lynch Heights, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Milford Place, Harmony at Kent and Silver Lake Estates Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lynch Heights, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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