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The cost of independent living in Waples is about $6,183 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 67 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewes, Cape May and Millsboro.

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Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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The overall experience has been a 5 at The Lodge. Staff members in all disciplines are kind, caring, respectful and trained to deal with Alzheimer's disease. My family member, age 71, was tremendously...
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.
A brand-new destination for senior living has arrived in Lewes!Seniors seeking resort-style living with abundant amenities, exceptional wellness programs and the flexibility of monthly rental apartments need look no further.With the final inspections and signs-offs having taken place during the...
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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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Photo of Luther Towers of Milton
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.
Photo of Peach Tree Acres
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.
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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 Waples, DE

The average cost of senior living in Waples is $6,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seaford, DE with an average of $4,168 per month.

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

Waples, DE
$6,183/mo
$6,336/mo

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

Waples, DE
$6,183/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$6,527/mo
Independent Living
$6,183/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,146/mo
Studio
$7,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,672/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,697/mo

Senior living costs in Waples 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: Waples, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaples, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$6,183/mo$5,185/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,133/mo$6,207/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,527/mo$6,266/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Waples, DE:$6,183/mo
Delaware:$5,185/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Waples, DE:$6,133/mo
Delaware:$6,207/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Waples, DE:$6,527/mo
Delaware:$6,266/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Waples, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waples 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
Waples, DE$5,470/mo$5,145/mo+6.3%
Delaware$2,891/mo$3,250/mo-11.0%
National$2,769/mo$2,740/mo+1.1%
Waples, DE
2024 average cost:$5,470/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$2,891/mo
2023 average cost:$3,250/mo
Percent change:-11.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,769/mo
2023 average cost:$2,740/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Waples

Recent reviews for independent living in Waples

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.

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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Complete Care at Victoria Commons in North Cape May, NJ

4.0
We are happy with Victoria Commons. Of course there's always issues but they're not terrible. My mom as happy as happy as she can be. She loves the food lol.

Waples independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waples independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waples, 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 Waples 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 Waples 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
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waples 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 Waples communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waples 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 Waples offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waples, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
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
20%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lodge at Historic Lewes, Milford Place and Luther Towers of Milton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waples, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Waples, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Waples, Delaware is Brookdale Cape May. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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