5.0
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"At The Lorelton, you will enjoy a retirement set within a charming Wilmington neighborhood. Our community is allows you to enjoy all the rec..."
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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 33 Assisted Living Communities in New Castle County and several in surrounding areas.
- Assisted living: $5,418
- Nursing home semiprivate room: $10,768
- In-home care: $4,004
- Adult day health services: $1,300
Assisted Living Facilities near New Castle County, Delaware
3.8
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"Distinctive Senior Living in Wilmington, Delaware Nestled on 10 wooded acres with beautiful streams and parklands in a residential area jus..."
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Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington
2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
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5.0
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"__________________________ Here at Sunrise of Wilmington, we make sure to provide our residents with a wide array of amenities and s..."
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Paramount Senior Living at Newark
200 East Village Rd., Newark, DE 19713
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4.0
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"Paramount Senior Living at Newark promises to maintain its position as the premier senior living facility in the Newark Delaware area. We ar..."
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"Millcroft is a Independent, assisted, and nursing care community. We have a various amount of activities to fit the needs of each resident a..."
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4.0
(2)
"At Brookdale Hockessin (formerly known as Windsor Place), we believe that living here should feel like living in one's own home. That is..."
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3.0
(1)
"At Ivy Gables, we strive to elevate senior living in every way. Inside this French Bed and Breakfast styled community, you'll find every det..."
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"Shipley Manor is a full service rental retirement community located in North Wilmington. Shipley Manor serves seniors in Independent Living,..."
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Meadowcrest at Middletown
820 Middletown Odessa Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
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"While Meadowcrest offers the worry-free, independent living you may be seeking now; life is better here – because our lifestyle provides t..."
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Somerford House & Place of Newark
4175 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713
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5.0
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"Here at Somerford House & Place of Newark, our primary focus is to provide our residents with the maximum amount of independence possibl..."
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4.7
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"With a premier location on the outskirts of Wilmington near the Pennsylvania border, Forwood Manor is a full-service senior living community..."
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"Located in a residential neighborhood of Hockessin, Delaware, The Summit is just minutes from Mendenhall Village Park and a short drive from..."
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"Cokesbury Village is situated on 60 acres of land in Hockessin, Delaware, not far from Westgate Farms Park and Delcastle Golf Club. Visitors..."
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"When seniors decide to join our community at Foulk Manor South they can be certain that our staff is committed to providing them with the be..."
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"Rockland Place in Wilmington Delaware is a rental community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care in an engaging setting. Discover Wilmin..."
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"_____________________________________________ It's easy to imagine country estate living at Country House. This Wilmington retirement..."
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Complete Care at Brackenville
100 St. Claire Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707
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Lutheran Senior Services - Luther Towers 1
1201 N. Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
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"Welcome to Lutheran Senior Services - Lutheran Towers 1. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience o..."
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Lutheran Senior Services - Lutheran Towers II
1420 N. Franklin street, Wilmington, DE 19806
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"Welcome to Lutheran Senior Services - Lutheran Towers II. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience ..."
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"Nestled in the close-knit community of Wilmington Delaware and set on a 10-acre campus, Madeline Care Center is home to seniors age 55 and o..."
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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..."
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1605 North Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
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Regency Healthcare & Rehab Center
801 N. BROOM STREET, Wilmington, DE 19806
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Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc
505 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
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"Welcome to Brandywine Nursing & Rehab Center! At our nursing center, we meet your special needs, whether you need short-term rehabilitation ..."
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"When a little help is needed with daily living, Cardinal Village provides just the right amount in a safe and caring environment. The staff ..."
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"At Freedom Village at Brandywine, we are all about people serving people. We work each day to inspire our associates to deliver exceptional ..."
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"Since 2007, Atria Center City has served the families of Philadelphia. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing ..."
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"We love our community because it's unique. Everyone has their own special blend of quirks, hobbies, and individual life stories. It's a deli..."
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Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
263 Glen Riddle Road, Media, PA 19063
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4.6
(3)
"At The Residence at Glen Riddle, we are proud to have created a community that allows seniors who need assisted living services or memory ca..."
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4.5
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"Found outside of Philadelphia in charming suburban West Chester, Sunrise of Westtown is a pleasant senior living community that provides exc..."
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"Located just minutes from the Suburban Square Shopping Center with quick access to both the Bryn Mawr and Lankanau Hospitals, Sunrise of Hav..."
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"Opening Late 2019/Early 2020 Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you've got the perfect recipe for all t..."
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"Opening Summer 2020 Introducing Eagleview Landing, the newest senior living community in Exton, PA. The location just outside Philadelphia,..."
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"Welcome to Spring Mill, a welcoming senior living community offering a fulfilling lifestyle and personalized care services in Phoenixville, ..."
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Sunrise of Newtown Square
333 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
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5.0
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"Sunrise of Newtown Square is a safe and nurturing senior community close to retail shopping, a hospital and a community college. We take pri..."
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"At Bellingham Retirement Community, we offer independent living, personalized services and memory care to West Chester seniors. Our campus i..."
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"An active, comfortable and care-free life awaits residents at Summit Place. Conveniently located in Glassboro, our community offers all the ..."
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Traditions of Cross Keys
3152 Glassboro Cross Keys Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028
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5.0
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"Located close to numerous parks and recreational sites, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cross Keys lets residents and fellow seniors or v..."
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Merrill Gardens at West Chester
1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
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"_____________________________________________ Opening in Winter of 2017 Merrill Gardens at West Chester is an assisted living community d..."
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United Methodist Communities at Pitman
535 N Oak Ave , Pitman, NJ 08071
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"__________________________________________ Nestled in a beautiful neighborhood of the historic town of Pitman, United Methodist Communiti..."
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"A carefree lifestyle that includes upscale apartment homes and days filled with exciting social events is what you'll find when joi..."
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"A few minutes from Valley Forge National Historic Park and the quaint, Victorian storefronts of downtown Malvern, Sunrise of Paoli offers a ..."
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"At Sunrise at Granite Run, we provide top-notch services and amenities to residents in an elegant and homelike setting. On the outskirts of ..."
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"St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living, a Catholic faith Independent and Assisted Living facility, located in Downington, Penn..."
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"_________________________________________ A premiere assisted living community that focuses in providing best care services and rich amen..."
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"Located near Haverford College, The Quadrangle is set on wooded grounds with stately brick buildings that evoke an English manor. A full-ser..."
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Anthology of King of Prussia
350 Guthrie Rd, King Of Prussia, PA 19087
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"Tucked among 122 acres at The Village at Valley Forge, a new mixed-use community in Montgomery County, Anthology of King of Prussia invites ..."
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"About Bryn Mawr Village Bryn Mawr Village is a senior living provider in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania that offers residents Assisted Living, Ind..."
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Friends Home in Kennett
147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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"Offering several levels of care based on the personal needs and desires of each resident, Friends Home in Kennett is conveniently locat..."
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All American at Washington Township
339 Greentreet Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
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"Welcome to All American Assisted Living at Washington Township Designed to the highest standards for assisted living communities, All Ameri..."
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"Welcome to HarborChase of Wilmington! Our community offers a fresh, nutritious and constantly evolving menu featuring seasonal ingredients a..."
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"Symphony Square provides a full range of exceptional senior living options in Bala Cynwyd, PA, designed to accommodate your lifestyle. We ma..."
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in New Castle County
Barry
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May 13, 2021
I visited Atrium at Churchman Village, and the staff was very helpful. I think what I liked about it was that the amenities seemed to be all a good value for the price of the apartment. It was also clean, and the apartments were in good shape. They have a beauty salon. It is all pretty homey.
Jerri
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January 27, 2021
I was impressed with Paramount Senior Living. I liked it. The staff was very pleasant. I saw a 1-bedroom and an efficiency apartment. I thought it was great. I've seen an exercise room and a cafeteria where they eat at. I've seen the community center room where they play games and where everybody hangs out. It's well maintained.
Julie
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February 11, 2020
My mother stayed at Foulk Manor North for respite. It's a wonderful place. She loved it, and she enjoyed it. The staff was lovely, everybody was helpful, polite and friendly. It's not as modern as some of the other places that I had looked at, but it's definitely clean. They had a number of activities posted per day, many of them were inside of the building, but they had outings as well. It's a good value for the services provided. The food was okay.
Dorothy
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November 29, 2019
The Lorelton had nice spaces. It was a former schoolhouse, but they really made it nice. The rooms were big, and they had a lot of amenities and activities. The people seemed happy there. The food selections looked really good, and the dining space was very nice. It had some quirky spaces, but they made the most of it.
ML
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October 17, 2019
I have been a resident of The Lorelton since 2007. It is fine. The staff members are all very nice and very helpful. However, I'm not happy with the food. We only have two choices and one is always seafood. I don't like seafood. We used to have a lot of choices, but not anymore. Since we have another cook, he has the same menu every other week and I'm not happy with that. I have an apartment, with a kitchen, a bathroom, a living room and a bedroom. The Lorelton is excellent.
Jo Ann
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May 30, 2019
My mother seems very content at Foulk Manor South. She is doing good there. It's very clean. They're very attentive to their needs. She seems to like it considering what's been going on with her. She gets along with the staff. They're very nice, even to the family. The aides go above and beyond. The food is always freshly prepared. They take people on bus trips. They have one and two-bedroom and studio apartments. Some of the studios have a little kitchen area with a refrigerator and a microwave. They don't have Medicaid, so it's strictly self-pay.
Jo Ann
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May 30, 2019
Foulk Manor North has healthcare, assisted living, physical therapy, and they also have Medicaid. It's a beautiful facility. The rooms are spacious. The staff was very nice. It has a lot of activities, a library, and a small gym. The assisted living and healthcare are separate, and they have independent living as well. They have a really good chef. It's clean and doesn't have a urine smell.
Anonymous
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November 26, 2018
My aunt lived at Brookdale Hockessin. They put on a good face when they're touring you but after the person gets there, it's a different situation. It only lasts for a month or two and then it starts being really impersonal. It wasn't a good, friendly atmosphere. I really got disillusioned with it when my aunt left because she was sick, and for two and a half weeks after she left, no one from the facility called to ask me how she was doing. The staff was lacking and not hands-on. They were very clinical, but if you called for them to do anything of what they called extra, they'd be like, "I'm not getting paid to do that, I'm only getting paid to do this." Them being cordial and helpful wears off. My aunt's room was OK, but they only had one person that did housekeeping. You basically had to wait for a long time, and they'd say, "I'll get to it when I get to it." It's very expensive.
Sharon
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August 30, 2018
Forwood Manor offers respite care. The facility was nice. They had really friendly and nice staff. The nurse and the director are really nice folks. It's beautiful out there and they have different levels of care for the patients. They have independent living people, an area for people who need a little care, respite care, and an area for people who need a nurse. They had a Thursday night jazz for the people to participate, and they offer games for them. They also have exercise at different times of the day and they have an area where they can lounge in.
Map of New Castle County, Delaware
Assisted Living Costs in New Castle County
The average cost of assisted living in New Castle County, as stated in Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, is $5,418 per month. This is just slightly over the state ($5,350) and significantly higher than the national ($4,000) averages. Compared to surrounding areas, New Castle County’s assisted living costs are over $1,000 per month higher than those in Baltimore, MD, nearly even with Salisbury, MD, and over $1,000 per month lower than Vineland Area, NJ.
Note: Genworth’s study does not provide senior care cost data for New Castle County, so the writers used data for the closest city, Dover.
New Castle County/Dover
$5,418
National average
$4,000
State average
$5,350
Salisbury
$5,315
Baltimore
$4,250
Vineland
$6,855
Care Cost Comparison
In New Castle County, the cost of senior care varies widely depending on the type of care provided. At $1,300 per month on average, the costs of adult day health care is significantly lower than in-home health services. The 24 hour intensive care provided in a nursing home is approximately twice as expensive ($10,768 for a semiprivate room) as the more intermediate level of care provided in an assisted living facility ($5,418). The cost of home health care averages over $1,000 per month less than assisted living, but unlike assisted living, in-home health services don’t include room, board and other related living expenses. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
- Assisted living: $5,418
- Homemaker services: $4,004
- Home health aide: $4,576
- Adult day health: $1,300
- Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $10,768
Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$5,418
Homemaker services
$4,004
Home health aide
$4,576
Adult day health
$1,300
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$10,768
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in New Castle County
Medicaid in Delaware
Delaware’s Medicaid is a health insurance program that provides health care coverage and services to eligible low-income individuals across the state. The overall program is named the Diamond State Health Plan (DSHP), and an amended plan called the Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP Plus) is specifically focused on long-term care for seniors living at home, an assisted living facility, an adult foster care home or a nursing home.
DSHP-Plus includes the Long Term Care Community Services (LTCCS) Program, also known as Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), which provides seniors with financial assistance to help pay for personal care and medical services in their place of residence.
Benefits of DSHP Plus includes physical and occupational therapy, chore services, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, home modifications, home-delivered meals and community transition services. Through services, the program aims to meet all of participants’ medical and non-medical needs, excluding financial assistance toward room and board outside of a nursing home.
To qualify for Medicaid or the LTCCS program in Delaware, residents must be age 65 or older or have a disability. Additionally, annual household income must be less than 250 percent of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is $1,927.50 for an individual or $2,892.50 for a couple per month. Countable asset limits also exist, and can total no more than $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a married couple. If only one member of a married couple is applying, the asset limit for the non-applicant spouse (also known as the community spouse) is half of the couples’ joint assets up to $126,420. Certain items, such as an applicant’s place of residence, personal belongings and an automobile, are excluded when calculating countable assets.
Individuals can apply online for Delaware Medicaid, or for information or to request an application in the mail, please call (866) 843-7212. Residents can also apply in person at their local Division of Social Services (DSS) office.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Saint Francis LIFE Services
For residents of New Castle County, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), called LIFE, is under the umbrella of Saint Francis Healthcare. It’s available to seniors age 55 and older who require nursing home level care but are able to live at home or in an assisted living facility. Seniors will work with individuals from the LIFE care team to create a personalized care plan and receive services from established LIFE providers at one of the PACE centers.
LIFE services include a day program with meals and activities, primary and specialty medical care, social work services, prescribed and over-the-counter medications, home-delivered meals and personal care services.
To receive services at no charge, seniors must qualify for Medicaid, and those who do not qualify for Medicaid can still enroll by paying a monthly fee. To apply, interested seniors must schedule a meeting and in-home assessment with an enrollment specialist, and can do so by calling (800) 232-5460.
Optional State Supplementation
Delaware and the Social Security Administration provide an optional state supplement (OSS) to those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and who are seniors, blind or disabled and live in assisted living or an adult care facility. The OSS amount is $140 per month for individuals and $448 for married couples, and the combined federal and state supplementation is $814 for individuals and $1,459 for couples.
Income and asset restrictions exist for those wishing to receive SSI, and include a monthly income limit of $771 for individuals and $1,157 for married couples. Assets must be no more than $2,000 for individuals or $3,000 for married couples, not including one’s home, burial plot or vehicle. To apply for SSI, seniors can call (800) 772-1213 or complete an application online.
General Assistance
Delaware has a state-funded program called General Assistance that provides cash assistance to low-income residents who are not eligible for other federally funded programs. To qualify for this program, seniors must be 55 or older and have no other source of income. Interested residents should talk with a Division of Social Services (DSS) case manager to find out if they are eligible, complete an application for social services through Delaware Assist or call (800) 223-9074.
Senior Centers
Senior Centers in New Castle County provide local seniors with a place to gather for activities, health and wellness education, fitness classes, outreach, community meals, events and more. Memberships and services are usually free, and centers are designed to provide a place of community and resources as well as enhancing seniors’ quality of life.
New Castle Senior Center
400 South St, New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 326-4209
Absalom Jones Senior Center
310 Kiamensi Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-7636
Brandywine Senior Center
3301 Green St, Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-5562
Area Agencies on Aging
New Castle County’s Area Agency on Aging provides a range of services to support individuals with disabilities, seniors and caregivers. Services or programs can include adult day services, adult protective services, respite care, and information and assistance on connecting to aging-related community resources. The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD)
Main Administration Building, First Floor Annex
1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720
(800) 223-9074
Veterans Affairs
Veterans living in New Castle County have access to local veterans offices, a five star medical center and other resources that exist to help with benefits assistance and counseling.
Wilmington VA Medical Center
1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 994-2511
Wilmington Regional Benefit Office
1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 994-2511
Delaware Veterans Home
100 Delaware Veterans Boulevard, Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-6000
Wilmington Vet Center
2710 Centerville Road, Suite 103, Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 994-1660
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