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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ellendale, DE

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ellendale, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in Ellendale, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Ellendale incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ellendale memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ellendale, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pilottown, Lewes Beach and Mayfair.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Denton.

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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of memory care in Ellendale, DE

The average cost of senior living in Ellendale is $5,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,581 per month.

Memory care costs in Ellendale, DE, vs. nearby cities

Ellendale, DE
$5,925/mo
$5,882/mo
$6,156/mo

Memory care costs in Ellendale, DE, vs. state and national averages

Ellendale, DE
$5,925/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Ellendale, DE, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,925/mo

Memory care costs in Ellendale, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,894/mo
Studio
$6,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,585/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Ellendale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ellendale, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllendale, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,925/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,657/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,639/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ellendale, DE:$5,925/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ellendale, DE:$5,657/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Ellendale, DE:$4,639/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ellendale, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellendale 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Ellendale, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ellendale 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 median 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
Ellendale, DE$7,206/mo$6,539/mo+10.2%
Delaware$7,095/mo$6,797/mo+4.4%
National$6,411/mo$5,984/mo+7.1%
Ellendale, DE
2024 average cost:$7,206/mo
2023 average cost:$6,539/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$7,095/mo
2023 average cost:$6,797/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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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 memory care in Ellendale

Recent reviews for memory care in Ellendale

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

4.1
We chose Gull Creek because of the genuine friendliness of the everybody that we interacted with. They just revamped most of the administrative staff members, but as far as the everyday staff, they are great. The rooms sizes are adequate for what the needs are. I would love to see them take the ...
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Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton

5.0
Our mom is a resident in the memory care side and we couldn't be more happy. [name removed] and her staff are thoughtful and caring to a fault. We are always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. The staff sits with us and tells us how our mom has been and brings to our attention anything ...
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Ellendale review score based on 231 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 231 reviews of 30 Ellendale memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellendale review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ellendale review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Ellendale, DE30 facilities
8.8
Milton, DE32 facilities
8.9
Milford, DE11 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellendale memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 231 reviews of 30 Ellendale memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellendale resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ellendale, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Ellendale memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellendale memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellendale, 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 Ellendale memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ellendale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellendale, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellendale memory care

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 Ellendale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellendale, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellendale memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellendale, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellendale memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellendale, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellendale memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ellendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellendale, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ellendale

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Delaware memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ellendale protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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