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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Delmar Manor Assisted Living Delmar Manor Assisted Living is located in Delmar, MD in Wicomico County. Our residential care home supplies the care that you need right when you need it in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Delmar enjoy all that Wicomico County has to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Newark Haven Assisted Living is located in beautiful Newark, Delaware. We are well known for providing exceptional service to all of our residents. Sometimes moving from your home to an assisted living facility can be difficult but we are here to make it easy. We are located in a very safe and...
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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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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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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think they were under staffed as far as aides & nurses, especially in the evenings. This was my impression, at least in the memory section.
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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Newark Manor Nursing Home is an intermediate care facility with twenty four hour a day professional nursing care located on W. Main Street in Newark, Delaware. We have been in business since 1964. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our staff and the homelike environment we provide.We are...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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Overall we're very pleased with how things turned out at Luther Towers. The staff here is friendly and professional, and they were a big help and made the whole move-in process very easy. It's a nice looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers II Luther Towers II is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Wilmington, Delaware where the Christina River, the Brandywine Creek, and the Delaware River all meet. With a beautiful and vibrant riverfront containing theatres, markets, restaurants, and...
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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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My loved one is doing very well here. He is being cared for very well here. I'am happy with everything they have done for us. The staff is patient and very caring towards the residents. They do a good job...
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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.
Ingleside Homes offers affordable assisted living to all fail seniors, regardless of income, who need assistance with two or more activities of assisted living such as eating, bathing and dressing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Guiding Hands Assisted Living Guiding Hands Assisted Living is a residential care home located in rural Berlin, Maryland in Worcester County. The city of Berlin is located in the southern part of Maryland, about 10 miles from the Atlantic Coastline. There are plenty of recreational areas located...
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Bowers, DE

The average cost of senior living in Bowers is $5,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clayton, DE with an average of $5,255 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bowers, DE, vs. nearby cities

Bowers, DE
$5,470/mo
$6,044/mo
$6,203/mo

Assisted living costs in Bowers, DE, vs. state and national averages

Bowers, DE
$5,470/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Bowers, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,470/mo
$5,581/mo

Assisted living costs in Bowers, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,385/mo
Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,039/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,349/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,306/mo

Senior living costs in Bowers 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: Bowers, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBowers, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,470/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,581/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,187/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bowers, DE:$5,470/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bowers, DE:$5,581/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bowers, DE:$4,187/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bowers, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bowers 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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Assisted living cost trends in Bowers, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bowers 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
Bowers, DE$6,198/mo$6,000/mo+3.3%
Delaware$6,507/mo$6,231/mo+4.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Bowers, DE
2024 average cost:$6,198/mo
2023 average cost:$6,000/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,507/mo
2023 average cost:$6,231/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bowers, DE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bowers.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bowers

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bowers

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

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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United Methodist Communities Pitman

4.6
From the first step of the application process through admittance and residency, everyone that we have come in contact with at Pitman have been caring and gracious... Just nice people to deal with..

Bowers review score based on 366 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 366 reviews of 64 Bowers assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bowers review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Bowers review score compared against nearby cities

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Bowers, DE64 facilities
8.9
Magnolia, DE7 facilities
8.9
Frederica, DE8 facilities

Review subcategories for Bowers assisted living

When assisted living 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 366 reviews of 64 Bowers assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bowers resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
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4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Bowers assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bowers that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bowers, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.6%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bowers assisted living

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 Bowers Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bowers, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bowers assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bowers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bowers, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bowers assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bowers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bowers, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bowers assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bowers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bowers, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bowers

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bowers protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Candle Light Cove are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bowers, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 72 assisted living facilities near Bowers, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bowers, Delaware are Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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