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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 213 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 $6,093, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2636 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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My loved one is doing very well here. He is being cared for very well here. I'am happy with everything they have done for us. The staff is patient and very caring towards the residents. They do a good job...
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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.
Ingleside Homes offers affordable assisted living to all fail seniors, regardless of income, who need assistance with two or more activities of assisted living such as eating, bathing and dressing.
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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Very clean facility. Smells nice. The staff are all very friendly.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Lorien Nursing & Rehabilitation Care, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for...
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What an amazing, beautiful and clean facility, The staff is friendly , caring and very helpful. They have an great Rehab. team. A very friendly Admissions team and the Activity department is...
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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.
Orchard Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a proud new member of Marquis Health Care Services, serving Baltimore County. We are known for our high-quality subacute and skilled nursing care. We are now introducing state-of-the-art post acute care and a variety of specialized clinical...
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After my 93 year old mom fell and broke her hip, she needed a hip replacement. Her recovery at Stella Maris was excellent. After her ninety day stay, she came home much healthier than before....the nurses...
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Elkton, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art 177-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. Our...
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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.
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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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My Grandmother was transferred here from another facility and the treatment she got was amazing. Being wheelchair bound is not easy. Our grandmother is not insane and knows everything, she is just...
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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.
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I am very impressed with their approach. They are open from eight to eight, but if there were an emergency we could get there no problem. They notice issues and take care of them right away. They are very...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Heritage Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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When i arrived, i couldn't walk or do anything for myself. The team is really caring and supported my 2 month journey. Healthcare is not perfect but they really supported me and my goals. The food was even...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Multi-Medical Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
At Ware Presbyterian Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living community services are available as you need them in Oxford, PA—Ware Presbyterian Village is unique in the fact we provide both Personal Care and Assisted Living levels of care. As a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
ManorCare Washington Township provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Franklin Woods Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Perring Parkway Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Brinton Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Silver Lake Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Downs Chapel, DE

The average cost of senior living in Downs Chapel is $6,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, DE with an average of $5,655 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Downs Chapel, DE vs. nearby cities

Downs Chapel, DE
$6,093/mo
$6,025/mo
$5,874/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Downs Chapel, DE vs. the state and national average

Downs Chapel, DE
$6,093/mo
U.S. national average
$4,893/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Downs Chapel vs. other types of senior living

$5,995/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,093/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Downs Chapel, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,817/mo
Studio
$6,486/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,505/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Downs Chapel over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Downs Chapel

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Downs Chapel

Chestnut Ridge Wallingford

4.1
Microwaves were removed from each apartment/ suite and there isn't one available in the activity room that was converted to their dining area. I'd expect a bit more for [cost removed] a month. More often than not, it's hard to find someone staff wise on her floor especially since it's now a ...
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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.

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%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.1%
17.2%
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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
57.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
1.2%
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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
31.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.3%
3.5%
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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
42.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35%
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%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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