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Downs Chapel is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 215 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Downs Chapel, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Downs Chapel is about $6,073, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2851 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Downs Chapel, DE

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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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47 reviews
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When you walk in the door, everyone is so friendly and you definitely get the warm feeling of home. Staff is AMAZING! This is why I picked Brookdale Cape May for my dad. He has been there over a year now, I...
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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community could be the right fit for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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77 Photos available
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9.8
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Overall very satisfied with the community, The cafeteria could use a little help as far as getting residents to come together and not be so clicky.
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.
Spacious living suits with enclosed courtyards and paved walking trails highlight Traditions of Cross Keys, located in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. History buffs and antique collectors know that Glassboro got its name from the successful glass industry is a part of its past....
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9.7
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The entire staff is wonderful - friendly helpful and kind. They assist my dad and make his day easier along with keeping him safe. The genuine good feelings that you get in this facility make all the...
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.
At Candle Light Cove, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, room...
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9.6
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30 reviews
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Approaching six months at Heartfields. The facility is always neat and clean both inside and out. The people that we interact with have been great and helpful. The one thing I would like is feedback — about...
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community! In our beautiful, home-like setting, which is convenient to major freeways, yet nestled on a campus-like setting on Talbot County waterfront, you will find 24-hour care services, respectful caregivers, Assisted Living with additional...
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They had lots of music each week. The nurses and aids were extremely caring. There was times though when I felt my Mom needed to be checked on more often. The food was delicious and the administrators 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.
Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community! Our gracious, upscale community, only 15 minutes from historic Annapolis, is nestled in a wooded lot with an impeccably maintained building and grounds. We offer 24-hour nursing and staff, respectful caregivers, Assisted Living with...
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9.6
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The staff is great. They encourage the residents to get involved with others and to participate in activities. Unfortunately because my mother has vascular dementia, she is more argumentative and doesn't...
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.
Foulk Manor North offers our residents a continuum of care encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care in our Bridge to Rediscovery community and skilled nursing. Set on ten beautifully wooded acres, right next to the New Castle County Brandywine Hundred Library, Foulk Manor...
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It is an excellent place, people nice attentive and homey. Medicine / services and food no complaints. The staff meet the challenge, but as in all health related facilities , administration tries to get by...
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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We have nothing but great things to say about Juniper Village. The facilities are nice, but what makes this place special is the people. Everyone from the front desk to the business office, to the nursing...
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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Definitely would recommend Only disappointed that [name removed] the marketing lady told us someone would be by to check on grandmom the next day and weekly would come by to check on her, but none of that...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Serving the Newark community for over 40 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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11 Floor plan available
9.3
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my wife has been with brookdale for 2 years and has benefited from the memory care unit. Excellent care and wonderful staff. the memory care program coordinator is great with all residents and keeps them...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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The staff is very good. They are very caring and just nice people. The food is also very good with several selections each day. The activities are also good. They do lots of things for the memory care people...
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.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a...
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9.3
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I wish I had known about it for my parents. It has a feeling of being a 'home' rather than a facility. Individual bedroom with shower/toilet. All ground level . Each cottage has its own kitchen. Center of...
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.
The Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related...
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9.3
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It is going well so far. Sometimes it takes a long time for them to respond when mom hits her call button, and they don't notify me when she needs personal hygiene items. Otherwise going well. Food is 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.
Winner Best Assisted Living 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019! Offering Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. The Lorelton is truly unique. Privately owned by a local foundation not a corporation. Not-for-Profit and affordable. The Lorelton is considered to be in 'the Suburbs' of the city. Conveniently...
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My mother has been at this facility since August. She has been very pleased with her living experience. She was immediately welcomed into the community and quickly made friends. There are numerous activities...
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.
Chestnut Ridge Wallingford is located in beautiful and historic Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Residents and guests alike enjoy our proximity to Chester Park, Taylor Arboretum and the Ridley Creek, all of which can be seen from our community. Natural beauty is enjoyed year round and residents enjoy a...
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Photo of Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Although my husband keeps to himself and doesn't participate in activities, there do seem to be a lot he could participate in. His room is spacious, and we've decorated it to feel like home. I think he's...
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.
The Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
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Transportation is an issue. The only have one driver. And shot the bus transportation service ends at 4 o'clock. There is no transportation on the weekend. It is a nice facility overall. In a good...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Forwood Manor sits on 13 beautifully manicured acres and is located just minutes from I-95. Close to shopping and cultural sites, we offer a full-service rental retirement community with the best social and transportation programs, along with well-designed and spacious apartments. We invite you...
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66 Floor plans available
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The staff we met was great at all the facilities — nothing I could differentiate between on just the visits. Alleged caregiver support, living areas and costs between facilities were similar. The biggest...
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.
Our beautiful, 10 acre campus is conveniently located within walking distance of the Severna Park Community Center, the public library, Woods Memorial Church and many other popular shops and restaurants. Our community consists of an independent living, assisted living and a specialized...
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55 Floor plans available
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My stay at Shipley Living was nice. The staff introduced themselves, the food was great, ilove BINGO. MY room was nice size and clean. Thank you Shipley Living for your care. I'm glad I heard of this...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine...
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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the facility that my dad went to was nice, had a bumpy start with his meds but got that worked out and they were very responsive. My dad's room was very nice and spacious. He wasn't a fan of the food he said...
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.
Morningside House at Satyr Hill is an assisted living community located in Parkville, Maryland in Baltimore County and home to just over 30,000 people. Residents will be able to enjoy quiet, park-like settings while still being close to area shops, malls, restaurants, movies, museums and sporting...
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They make sure you don't stay in your room all day and do their best to get you out of the room. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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9.2
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Staff very accommodating, Mom likes the food, nursing and housekeeping always on top of things, maintenance good at putting up pictures and repairing/replacing any malfunctioning equipment
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.
Terraces at Parke Place is an intimate senior living community nestled in the heart of Gloucester County! We firmly believe in fostering senior independence and allowing our residents the freedom to exercise autonomy, while offering a helping hand when needed.
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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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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
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I love the facility… From the front door receptionist to the kitchen ...all the caretakers, nurses, management, maintenance crew, etc. are fantastic. I would highly recommend this facility because of its...
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
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Photo of The Sheridan at Severna Park
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For many reasons, after one year we are so glad we chose The Sheridan. We are extremely pleased with all aspects, and we will never consider moving my mother. We give The Sheridan 5 stars! I also give A...
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.
The Sheridan at Severna Park, has newly opened as of August 2023. We offer upscale senior living in a desirable Maryland location between Baltimore and Annapolis. Residing between the Magothy and Severn rivers, our beautifully-appointed community will feature a nautical aesthetic fit for an area...
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They loved my dad and enjoyed bingo and the food. They liked his stories. I would recommend them to others - they are a little expensive, but it was worth it.
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Downs Chapel, DE

The average cost of senior living in Downs Chapel is $6,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, DE with an average of $5,771 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, vs. nearby cities

Downs Chapel, DE
$6,073/mo
$5,957/mo
$5,872/mo

Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, vs. state and national averages

Downs Chapel, DE
$6,073/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,991/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,073/mo

Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,705/mo
Studio
$6,504/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,547/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1/mo

Senior living costs in Downs Chapel vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Downs Chapel, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowns Chapel, DEDelawareU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,073/mo$6,177/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$5,684/mo$6,120/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,991/mo$6,177/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$4,086/mo$5,113/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Downs Chapel, DE:$6,073/mo
Delaware:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Downs Chapel, DE:$5,684/mo
Delaware:$6,120/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Downs Chapel, DE:$5,991/mo
Delaware:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Downs Chapel, DE:$4,086/mo
Delaware:$5,113/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Downs Chapel 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.

Downs Chapel, DEDE stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Downs Chapel, DE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Downs Chapel 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
Downs Chapel, DE$6,757/mo$6,358/mo+6.3%
Delaware$6,757/mo$6,358/mo+6.3%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Downs Chapel, DE
2024 average cost:$6,757/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,757/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Downs Chapel

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Downs Chapel

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Downs Chapel nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downs Chapel nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downs Chapel, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Downs Chapel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Downs Chapel Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Downs Chapel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Downs Chapel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downs Chapel nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Downs Chapel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Downs Chapel, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
50.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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