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8 Best Nursing Homes in Milton, DE

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Milton 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Milton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Milton is about $6,068, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 120 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as South Bowers, Bowers and Hughes Crossroads.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Milton, DE

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Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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9.2
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13 reviews
9.2
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13 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
31%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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0%
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I would tell them that it's a wonderful place to live, and that my mother loves it there. I've already recommended two people that are moving there. One person that I recommended the Lodge has already moved...
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.
The Lodge at Historic Lewes boasts 175 modern and spacious apartments. Available to residents are several full-service dining outlets including high-quality restaurants and a casual bistro; state-of-the art fitness center; on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy; an array of fitness and...
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8.7
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70 reviews
8.7
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70 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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Overall experience was and is very good. All staff are very accommodating, professional, caring, knowledgeable and friendly, apartment size and bedrooms size are excellent.
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 Brandywine Seaside Pointe by Monarch
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7.9
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19 reviews
7.9
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19 reviews
5 star
58%
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26%
3 star
16%
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0%
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Apartment size (studio deluxe) is very adequate for 1 person. Most staff seem knowledgeable and are honest with feedback when I ask questions about the type of care or assistance is given.
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 Brandywine Seaside Pointe, life by the shore is more than just ocean breezes—it’s a lifestyle filled with ease, joy, and meaningful connection, where every day feels like a permanent vacation. Nestled in scenic Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, our community offers effortless access to local favorites...
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Everything has been wonderful. One nurse in particular is outstanding and goes above and beyond to take care of my mother's medication. One of therapists does an excellent job as well. I can't believe how...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance is dedicated to caring for our patients and their families with compassion and respect. We always encourage an open door policy where an exchange of ideas is welcome. We always involve patients in the decision-making process for care or treatment plans so that...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Milton, DE

The average cost of senior living in Milton is $6,068 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Houston, DE with an average of $6,045 per month.

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

Milton, DE
$6,068/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$8,485/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,068/mo

Nursing homes costs in Milton, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,849/mo
Private
$6,164/mo

Senior living costs in Milton 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: Milton, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilton, DEDelawareU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,068/mo$6,031/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$8,609/mo$7,555/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,485/mo$8,215/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,466/mo$4,873/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Milton, DE:$6,068/mo
Delaware:$6,031/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Milton, DE:$8,609/mo
Delaware:$7,555/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Milton, DE:$8,485/mo
Delaware:$8,215/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Milton, DE:$5,466/mo
Delaware:$4,873/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Milton, DE, over time

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

Milton, DEDE stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Milton, DE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Milton 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 average 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
Milton, DE$7,321/mo$6,487/mo+12.8%
Delaware$6,535/mo$6,307/mo+3.6%
National$6,004/mo$5,675/mo+5.8%
Milton, DE
2024 average cost:$7,321/mo
2023 average cost:$6,487/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,535/mo
2023 average cost:$6,307/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,004/mo
2023 average cost:$5,675/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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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 nursing homes in Milton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Milton

The Lodge at Historic Lewes

5.0
I would give them a 5 across the board. The apartments are new, nice size with new appliances. Dining room is very nice and food is good. Salon is also very nice and offers good prices. Dr on site has taken very good care of residents and is well regarded.

Brandywine Seaside Pointe by Monarch in Rehoboth Beach, DE

4.0
I can only speak about memory care. Some of the staff members are very good. A few nurses are excellent, some are okay, caregivers are good, and some are very engaged and check on residents hourly and participate in activities. Activities is 2. They cannot keep staff or keep letting them go for ...
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Victoria Commons Assisted Living in North Cape May, NJ

5.0
The staff is very accommodating and for an assisted-living/extended care facility. I find it to be pretty darn clean. I find that the staff very much keep an eye out for my mom. They've noticed when she had a decline and have upgraded her service accordingly and appropriately.

Milton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milton, 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 Milton 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 Milton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Milton, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Milton 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 Milton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milton, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milton 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 Milton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milton, DENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Milton 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 Milton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milton, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milton 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 Milton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milton, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lodge at Historic Lewes, Milford Place and Brandywine Seaside Pointe by Monarch are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Milton, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Milton, Delaware. See the full list.
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