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10 Best Nursing Homes in Vernon, DE
Vernon 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 77 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Vernon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Vernon is about $6,431, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 802 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Church Hill, Roberts and Price.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level 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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean. Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and nature trails. 2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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.
At Spa Creek Ctr, 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
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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Cost of nursing homes in Vernon, DE
The average cost of senior living in Vernon is $6,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seaford, DE with an average of $5,922 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Vernon, DE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Vernon
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Vernon
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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Peregrine Salisbury
4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.
Queenstown Landing
5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families.
The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Vernon nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vernon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vernon, 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 Vernon 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 Vernon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vernon, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Vernon 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 Vernon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vernon, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vernon 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 Vernon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vernon, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Vernon 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 Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vernon, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vernon 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 Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vernon, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Vernon, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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