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If your loved one needs memory care in Slaughter Beach, A Place for Mom can help. With 40 memory care facilities in Slaughter Beach, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island
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I would say 5's in all with 4 in food. She says sometimes they have to send food back for one reason or another. WE would absolutely recommend Brandywine Fenwick Island to other families based on the...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
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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.
Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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.
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The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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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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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.
Photo of Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton
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Provides: Memory Care
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Slaughter Beach, DE

The average cost of senior living in Slaughter Beach is $5,901 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,581 per month.

Memory care costs in Slaughter Beach, DE, vs. nearby cities

Slaughter Beach, DE
$5,901/mo
$6,156/mo
$5,925/mo

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

Slaughter Beach, DE
$5,901/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,901/mo

Memory care costs in Slaughter Beach, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,690/mo
Studio
$6,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,526/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Slaughter Beach 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: Slaughter Beach, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSlaughter Beach, DEDelawareU.S.
Memory Care$5,901/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,727/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,670/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Slaughter Beach, DE:$5,901/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Slaughter Beach, DE:$5,727/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Slaughter Beach, DE:$4,670/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Slaughter Beach, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Slaughter Beach 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Slaughter Beach, DE$7,206/mo$6,539/mo+10.2%
Delaware$7,095/mo$6,797/mo+4.4%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Slaughter Beach, 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:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Slaughter Beach

Recent reviews for memory care in Slaughter Beach

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

The Addison of Lindsay Place in Pennsville Township, NJ

4.7
The staff and the executive director are phenomenal and have the care of our loved ones as their top priority. They have assisted with social security Medicare filing and have gone above and beyond expectations at this point.

Spring Oak at Vineland

5.0
I have had several personal friends and family members have placement with Spring Oak and luckily they recently opened Sunbridge where they provide Alzheimer's Care and my Uncle was in need of a secure community but there was nothing local until now. We have been very happy as always with their ...
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Slaughter Beach review score based on 260 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 260 reviews of 36 Slaughter Beach memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Slaughter Beach 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

Slaughter Beach review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Slaughter Beach, DE36 facilities
8.9
Milford, DE11 facilities
8.8
Ellendale, DE34 facilities

Review subcategories for Slaughter Beach 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 260 reviews of 36 Slaughter Beach memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Slaughter Beach 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.
Slaughter Beach, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Slaughter Beach memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slaughter Beach memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slaughter Beach, 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 Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.8%
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
77.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Slaughter Beach, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Slaughter Beach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Milford Place, Brookdale Cape May and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated memory care facilities near Slaughter Beach, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Slaughter Beach, Delaware. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Slaughter Beach, 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 40 memory care facilities near you in Slaughter Beach, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Slaughter Beach, 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 Slaughter Beach, 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 Slaughter Beach, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Slaughter Beach, Delaware is $5,901. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Slaughter Beach, 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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