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9 Best Nursing Homes in Wiggins Mill, DE
Wiggins Mill 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wiggins Mill, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wiggins Mill is about $6,182, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 24 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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Meadowcrest exceeded expectations in every way. Our experience was fantastic. The facility is new and the staff are always courteous and helpful. They treated Dad like family. We picked Meadowcrest because...
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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I've seen great improvements in him since starting therapy. The building itself is very clean. They have reached out to me to let me know if there are any changes with him or updates.
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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 Cadia Rehabilitation Broadmeadow, we pride ourselves on our unrelenting dedication to providing high-quality care and service to patients in a skilled nursing and rehabilitative environment in a respectful and compassionate manner. Utilizing our wide range of services, we creatively seek...
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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...
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
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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, 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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Wiggins Mill, DE
The average cost of senior living in Wiggins Mill is $6,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,549 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wiggins Mill
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wiggins Mill
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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Millcroft Living in Newark, DE
4.5
The assisted living staff are excellent. Caring, attentive, patient, and friendly.
Parking can be a pain is the only really negative thing I would say.
The room sizes are good, my mom is happy with it.
The last question is not a knock on Millcroft, its just the absurd costs of elderly care ...
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE
4.0
I am [name removed]. I came here from Christiana care hospital after knee replacement surgery. I am 84 And my husband is 88 and we live in Newark. We were asked to go to a Rehab facility for physical therapy for a few weeks. We chose Cadia because it was close to our home and it’s ambiance was ...
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Wiggins Mill nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wiggins Mill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wiggins Mill, 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 Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
57.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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