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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Richard Heights, DE

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If your loved one needs memory care in Richard Heights, A Place for Mom can help. With 30 memory care facilities in Richard Heights, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Richard Heights, DE

The average cost of senior living in Richard Heights is $5,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Selbyville, DE with an average of $5,699 per month.

Memory care costs in Richard Heights, DE, vs. nearby cities

Richard Heights, DE
$5,916/mo
$5,916/mo
$5,916/mo

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

Richard Heights, DE
$5,916/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,916/mo

Memory care costs in Richard Heights, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,875/mo
Studio
$6,430/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,555/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,676/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Richard Heights 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: Richard Heights, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRichard Heights, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,916/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,606/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,875/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Richard Heights, DE:$5,916/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Richard Heights, DE:$5,606/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Richard Heights, DE:$3,875/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Richard Heights, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Richard Heights 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 Richard Heights, DE

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Richard Heights 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
Richard Heights, 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%
Richard Heights, 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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What families are saying about memory care in Richard Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Richard Heights

HeartHomes at Bay Ridge in Annapolis, MD

4.0
Great value, home-like setting, all of the staff were good and several were awesome and developed special relationships with my dad. They were excellent at communicating with me about my dad's needs. I am so grateful I found a wonderful place for my dad at an affordable price - highly recommend. ...
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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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Richard Heights review score based on 220 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 220 reviews of 27 Richard Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Richard Heights 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

Richard Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Richard Heights, DE27 facilities
8.8
Seaford, DE28 facilities
8.8
Blades, DE28 facilities

Review subcategories for Richard Heights 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 220 reviews of 27 Richard Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Richard Heights 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.
Richard Heights, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Richard Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Richard Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Richard Heights, 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 Richard Heights 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 Richard Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Richard Heights, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
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
70.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Richard Heights 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 Richard Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Richard Heights, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Richard Heights 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 Richard Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Richard Heights, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Richard Heights 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 Richard Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Richard Heights, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richard Heights 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 Richard Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Richard Heights, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Richard Heights

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 Richard Heights protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Candle Light Cove and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated memory care facilities near Richard Heights, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 30 memory care facilities near Richard Heights, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Richard Heights, Delaware are Brookdale Cape May and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 30 memory care facilities near you in Richard Heights, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Richard Heights, Delaware, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Richard Heights, Delaware, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Richard Heights, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Richard Heights, Delaware is $5,916. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Richard Heights, Delaware typically starts at $2650. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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