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The cost of independent living in Phillips Heights is about $4,749 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 757 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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My mom has been here for two months now and really loves it. It is a perfect balance of independence and essential services and activities. She likes the food, there is so much offered each week to do and...
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.
Ingleside Retirement Apartments in Wilmington, Delaware is all about promoting independent living among their community members with senior apartment rentals and home ownership in retirement communities. Wilmington is a part of New Castle County, and it offers much explore. If you're not sure...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
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.
Weston Senior Living Center at Highfiels has been caring for 55+ adults since 1912. Weston has managed the campus since 2011 and purchased the campus from The Masons in 2012. Since then Weston Senior Living has made many upgrades to the Rest Residential and Skilled neighborhoods.Additionally, we...
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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
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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: 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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Phillips Heights, DE

The average cost of senior living in Phillips Heights is $4,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,901 per month.

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

Phillips Heights, DE
$4,749/mo

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

Phillips Heights, DE
$4,749/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$5,616/mo
Independent Living
$4,749/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,139/mo
Studio
$5,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,826/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,003/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1/mo

Senior living costs in Phillips 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: Phillips Heights, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typePhillips Heights, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,749/mo$5,113/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$5,603/mo$6,120/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,616/mo$6,177/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Phillips Heights, DE:$4,749/mo
Delaware:$5,113/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Phillips Heights, DE:$5,603/mo
Delaware:$6,120/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Phillips Heights, DE:$5,616/mo
Delaware:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Phillips Heights, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Phillips 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Phillips Heights, DE$4,602/mo$3,521/mo+30.7%
Delaware$3,968/mo$4,051/mo-2.1%
National$3,169/mo$3,006/mo+5.4%
Phillips Heights, DE
2024 average cost:$4,602/mo
2023 average cost:$3,521/mo
Percent change:+30.7%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,968/mo
2023 average cost:$4,051/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Phillips Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Phillips Heights

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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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Phillips Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Phillips Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Phillips 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 Phillips 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 Phillips Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Phillips Heights, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Phillips 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 Phillips Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Phillips Heights, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Phillips 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 Phillips Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Phillips Heights, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
52.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.4%
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Foulk Living, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills and Lorelton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Phillips Heights, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near Phillips Heights, Delaware. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Phillips Heights, Delaware are Traditions of Cross Keys, Cardinal Village and Morningside House of Exton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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