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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 31 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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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 $5,825 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Selbyville, DE with an average of $5,699 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Richard Heights, DE vs. nearby cities

Richard Heights, DE
$5,825/mo
$5,821/mo
$5,877/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Richard Heights, DE vs. the state and national average

Richard Heights, DE
$5,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Richard Heights vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,825/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Richard Heights, DE by room 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

Average cost of Memory Care in Richard Heights over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Richard Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Richard Heights

Brookdale Dover

5.0
Mom enjoys her “stay” at Brookdale and tells me how nice everyone is . She enjoys putting puzzles together with her friend and playing bingo. Whenever I am there for mealtime the food always looks and smells great.

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

5.0
[Removed], the new director, has been a breath of fresh air. Her best two qualities are 1). Caring sincerely for the residents 2) listening to suggestions. She is a proactive leader!

Richard Heights review score based on 157 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 157 reviews of 28 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

8.5
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8.5
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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 157 reviews of 28 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
73.5%
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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
71.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
26.8%
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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
32.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
16.7%
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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
42.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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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
46.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated memory care facilities near Richard Heights, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 31 memory care facilities near Richard Heights, Delaware. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Richard Heights, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 31 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 $5,825. 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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