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The cost of independent living in Oakley is about $5,842 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 57 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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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...
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.
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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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Oakley, DE

The average cost of senior living in Oakley is $5,842 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $3,739 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakley, DE vs. nearby cities

Oakley, DE
$5,842/mo
$4,956/mo
$5,675/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakley, DE vs. the state and national average

Oakley, DE
$5,842/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakley vs. other types of senior living

$6,283/mo
Independent Living
$5,842/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oakley, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$6,354/mo
Studio
$8,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,955/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,386/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Oakley

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakley

Milford Place

5.0
5 stars for all! We know other people who had been here and had a good experience which was the main reason we chose this facility. Everyone was compassionate and responded to her needs

Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE

4.3
Mom is in Independent Care & very happy with the activities. She is definitely more sociable being there. Her only complaint is the food & food service for dinner. But that could be because they all go down to the dining room at the same time & wonder why they have to wait. All of the staff are ...
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The Lodge at Historic Lewes

4.8
He's well taken care of and is a nice environment. We picked this community because of the proximity to his home and other relatives, mainly

Oakley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakley, 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 Oakley 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 Oakley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakley 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 Oakley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42.7%
Room service
Room service
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36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakley 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 Oakley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.2%
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Dover, Milford Place and The Lodge at Truitt Homestead are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakley, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Oakley, Delaware. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Oakley, Delaware is Milford Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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