"Families can depend upon the staff at Heritage at Dover to provide the care and support that is needed so their loved one may continue to li..."
READ MORE9 Assisted Living Communities in Kent County, Delaware
The average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,418 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 9 Assisted Living Communities in Kent County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Kent County, DE
- Assisted Living: $5,418
- Nursing Home Care: $10,768
- In-home Care: $4,004
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,300
Assisted Living Facilities near Kent County, Delaware
"Brookdale Dover (formerly Emeritus at Dover) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every d..."
READ MORE"Welcome to HarborChase of Wilmington! Our community offers a fresh, nutritious and constantly evolving menu featuring seasonal ingredients a..."
READ MORE"Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the v..."
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"State Street Assisted Living and Memory Care deliver on its promise to provide the finest senior living and memory care with a focus on hosp..."
READ MORE"Retirement living means something different for everyone. That?s why the residents at Westminster Village retirement community in Dover focu..."
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Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center
3034 S Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, DE 19977
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE"Located In scenic southern Delaware, Milford Place offers our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by developing individual ..."
READ MORE" ___________________________________________ Making decision to move is life changing. Homestead Manor Assisted Living makes it ..."
READ MOREMeadowcrest at Middletown
820 Middletown Odessa Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"While Meadowcrest offers the worry-free, independent living you may be seeking now; life is better here – because our lifestyle provides t..."
READ MORE"Arcadia of Denton II is our newest location, which opened in February 2021. This location has 16 private rooms, a large living and dining ar..."
READ MORE"It is our mission to change the face of eldercare by bringing together compassionate people and giving them the tools and power to make a di..."
READ MORE"Maurice House, A Juniper Village provides vibrant senior living for the Millville, New Jersey township. Our charming senior living community..."
READ MORE"___________________________________________ As a well-established Maryland retirement community, Heron Point at Chestertown, has a beautifu..."
READ MOREComplete Care at Corsica Hills
205 Armstrong Avenue, P.O. Box 50, Centreville, MD 21617
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"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE"Choptank Assisted Living is a stunning care home located in the beautiful and secluded residential area of Denton, Maryland. Our goal is to..."
READ MORE"________________________________________ Country Rest Home features gracious living and care provided from a Christian perspective to Green..."
READ MORE"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE"At Lindsay Place, we offer seniors living in our community the compassionate care and assistance they may require for their daily routines. ..."
READ MORE"Bridgetowne Arms Apartments is conveniently located in a small city with access to public transportation. Nearby dining makes it easy to mak..."
READ MOREDelaware Veterans Home
100 DELAWARE VETERAN'S DRIVE, Milford, DE 19963
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Kent County
megan
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July 24, 2023
If i could do 0 stars i would. Don't bring loved ones to mission point of grandville. My grandma was there one week for rehab after we said we are taking her out of there for the poor treatment she was receiving..... She died in their parking lot. They were supposed to do daily weights and see if her extra medication was needed..they didn't do that..they were supposed to have her on a heart healthy diet...they didn't do that..they didn't get her out of bed once, she got a bed sore. They also never got her up to bathe her. I heard people who are in there say it takes them forever to answer a call light. I myself actually drove down there because it had been over an hour and still no one went in to see my grandma. I urge you to please do your research.
P.A.H.
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April 17, 2021
Sentinel Pointe was very nice, but it was more independent living, so we'd have to pay for extra services, and I'm not quite sure that would be enough for my sister. We were happy with the tour though. The staff who toured us around was wonderful, she was very knowledgeable, kind, and very professional. We looked at a one-bedroom and a studio, and we very much liked the studio and the way it was set up. They have a theater, but I don't know about the activities. We didn't go into that so much. It would have met all our needs, except we needed more care.
Sherry
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December 14, 2020
My parents are here. They're not providing care, it's an independent living, but everything seems to be going well and they seem to like it. They have just moved in a few days ago, but so far, everything has been great. They love their apartment. It's big enough for them. Everything is great. Everybody that I've talked to has been very nice. I don't think my parents have been dealing with a lot of people just because they have been staying in their rooms because they just moved in and so they're quarantining themselves. However, people are bringing in their meals and they seem very nice. They said that the food has been good, too. They have activities but my parents haven't taken part in anything. It's a really nice, beautiful place. The staff is wonderful. It's very clean.
Gretchen
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April 28, 2020
It was elegant and the layout of the place was nice. They only had a studio apartment when I looked and they didn't have a 1-bedroom available. It's a much smaller community than in other places I visited. They only had apartment-sized refrigerators, but we wanted a full-sized refrigerator. They kept in touch with me to see how my friend is doing. I like this place.
Kathy
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April 27, 2020
We went here. It was nice, the rooms were spacious, and the staff seemed very knowledgeable. They gave us lunch and it was very good. They were having lunch when we visited so we did not see any activities. It was close to our house.
Beverly
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August 12, 2019
I'm here at Villa Maria Retirement Community and it's wonderful. The staff is very friendly and caring. The food is fine. I'm very satisfied. They have card games, bingo, an art class, and exercises. The assortment of activities is good. The building is beautiful, and the dining room is gorgeous. My apartment is nice, everything is fresh and in good shape, and carpeting is clean. However, the hallways could be improved upon.
Jeff
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July 9, 2019
My dad is living here and it's good. His room is adequate and it is handicap-accessible with grab bars in the shower and lots of windows, which is nice. The staff is good. They have programs that my dad can go to.
CF
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July 4, 2019
I hired Home Instead. I found them to be very cooperative, very helpful, and very professional. The aides have been very professional and very nice. I'm very pleased with the service that I've gotten so far. They help me with dressing, bathing, ambulation, nutrition, laundry, light housekeeping, and whatever I need help with.
Cindy
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June 24, 2019
Sunrise of Cascade appeared to be able to meet the price as far as the money that my mother has available without going over too much. Then they had someone go out and evaluate her but she was in a bad mood, so they came back and said it was not good, and they doubled the price per month right then and there. The place was beautiful, and the residents seemed to be happy. It looked like they had a lot to offer them, but tThe problem was that they wanted to put my mother in memory care. I was excited for her to have her go to some place like that, but they did that and then they told me at the end of the year, it was going to be another jump height in finances. Well, the place was very clean and beautifully decorated. They had lots of activities to offer. The staff was very easy to work with. The rooms were very clean.
Map of Kent County, Delaware
Assisted Living Costs in Kent County
According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, Kent County’s average monthly cost for assisted living is significantly higher than the national average of $4,000, and only slightly over the state average of $5,350. Kent County is one of the most expensive areas in the region for assisted living costs. Rates here are higher than the relatively small cities of Allentown, PA ($3,750) and Atlantic City, NJ ($5,100), as well as the much larger city of Baltimore, MD ($4,250). Only Trenton, NJ is higher at $7,230 per month.
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Kent County, so data for the county seat, Dover, was used.
Kent County/Dover Area
$5,418
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$5,350
Trenton NJ
$7,230
Allentown PA
$3,750
Atlantic City NJ
$5,100
Baltimore MD
$4,250
Care Cost Comparison
The cost of senior care varies depending on location and type of care. In Kent County, skilled nursing care in a semiprivate room is more than double the price of all other types of care, including assisted living. In-home care, such as home health aides and homemaker services, is moderately less expensive than assisted living. Residential care facilities typically include expenses such as utilities, property taxes and maintenance in their room-and-board fees, while in-home care does not. These factors should be considered when deciding on the best type of care for a senior’s unique situation.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$5,418
Homemaker Services
$4,004
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Adult Day Health Services
$1,300
Nursing Home Care
$10,768
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kent County
Medicaid in Delaware
Delaware’s Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance furnishes health care to low-income residents who meet certain eligibility requirements. Delaware Medicaid is organized as a managed care program called the Diamond State Health Plan and provides services such as primary care, chiropractic services, laboratory work, prescriptions, hospital visits, transportation, mental health care and substance abuse services.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal alien
- Be a resident of the state of Delaware
- Have a monthly household income under $1,927.50 for an individual or $2,892.50 for a couple
- Have countable assets of no more then $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple (a primary home and a vehicle are exempt from this requirement)
- Be disabled or at least 65 years of age
Diamond State Health Plan Plus
The Diamond State Health Plan Plus is a Delaware Medicaid managed care plan that provides long-term care for seniors at home or in residential facilities, such as assisted living, nursing homes and adult foster homes. Participants can receive skilled nursing care, housekeeping services, respite care, physical therapy, home modifications, medication management, adult day care and case management. Qualifications for the DSHP-Plus are the same as for DSHP. This program only covers the cost of care services; recipients are responsible for paying room-and-board costs.
To apply for DSHP and DSHP-Plus coverage, go to the Delaware ASSIST website, visit a local Division of Social Services office or call (800) 222-2189.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Optional State Supplementation
Delaware offers an optional supplementation to federal SSI benefits. To qualify for the supplement, recipients must be eligible for SSI benefits, be aged, blind or disabled and live in an approved adult residential care or assisted living facility. Enrolled seniors receive $140 for an individual or $448 for a married couple in addition to their monthly federal SSI payment.
To apply for OSS, seniors should contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
General Assistance
General Assistance is a state-run program that provides cash assistance to low-income Delaware residents who don’t qualify for federally funded programs such as Social Security benefits. To qualify for this program, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
- Aged 18 to 54 and too sick to work (as verified by a doctor)
- Staying at home to care for a sick family member
- At least 55 years of age and have no other income
- A high school student over age 18 expected to graduate within two years
Applicants can speak with a DSS Case Manager to see if they’re financially eligible by calling the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities at (800) 223-9074 or apply for GA online through Delaware ASSIST.
Assisted Living Bridge Loan
Elderlife Financial offers loans to seniors who need immediate, short-term assistance paying for long-term care. These loans are designed to bridge a period when a senior is waiting for the sale of a home or benefit approval. Multiple borrowers can apply for the same loan, making individual credit scores and an applicant’s age and health less important in the approval process.
For more information about bridge loans, contact Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.
Senior Centers in Kent County
There are several community centers in Kent County that provide area seniors with opportunities to stay active and maintain ties to their local community. These organizations provide nutritious meals, adult day services, transportation, bingo and card games, dancing lessons, educational opportunities, recreational outings and social events.
Modern Maturity Center
1121 Forrest Ave., Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-1200
Frederica Senior Center
216 S. Market St., Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-4555
Harvest Years Senior Center
30 South St., Camden, DE 19934
(302) 698-4285
Aging and Disability Resource Center
The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities maintains a resource center, dedicated website and call center to provide elderly and disabled residents with assistance in navigating the array of benefits and services available to them. Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
1901 N Dupont Hwy., New Castle, DE 19720
(800) 223-9074
Veterans Affairs
The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs provides trained service officers to help vets navigate the complex process of qualifying for military benefits, while the Kent County VA Clinic provides physical and mental health care to area veterans.
Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs
802 Silver Lake Blvd., Ste. 100, Dover DE, 19901
(800) 344-9900
Kent County VA Clinic
198 S Governors Ave., Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904
(800) 461-8262
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Nearby Assisted Living Facilities
- The Lorelton
- Paramount Senior Living at Newark
- Millcroft Living
- Milford Place
- Meadowcrest at Middletown
- Homestead Manor Assisted Living
- Arcadia of Denton II
- Lindsay Place
- Maurice House, A Juniper Village
- Abbey Manor Assisted Living
- Merion Gardens Assisted Living
- New Standard Senior Living at Millville
- Endearment Assisted Living
- Spring Oak Assisted Living of Vineland
- Ingleside Homes, Inc.
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