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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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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: 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...
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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Nassau, DE

The average cost of senior living in Nassau is $5,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millville, DE with an average of $5,157 per month.

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

Nassau, DE
$5,647/mo
$5,576/mo

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

Nassau, DE
$5,647/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,647/mo
$5,905/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,843/mo
Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,467/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,676/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Nassau 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: Nassau, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNassau, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,647/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,905/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,142/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Nassau, DE:$5,647/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Nassau, DE:$5,905/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Nassau, DE:$6,142/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nassau, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nassau 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
Nassau, DE$6,293/mo$5,926/mo+6.2%
Delaware$6,507/mo$6,231/mo+4.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Nassau, DE
2024 average cost:$6,293/mo
2023 average cost:$5,926/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nassau, 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 Nassau.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nassau

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nassau

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

Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island in Selbyville, DE

5.0
My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to the recognition of Mom throughout the day by all the staff! I bought a sheet cake and they happened ...
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Chesapeake Cottage Assisted Living in Snow Hill, MD

5.0
They have taken excellent care of my mother. The location is in the country which was perfect for my mother because that was what she was used to and it provides a very safe environment compared to being in Salisbury. The staff is friendly, the owner is incredibly helpful and compassionate and ...
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Nassau review score based on 238 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 238 reviews of 31 Nassau assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nassau 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

Nassau review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Nassau, DE31 facilities
8.3
Lewes, DE36 facilities
8.3
Henlopen Acres, DE34 facilities

Review subcategories for Nassau 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 238 reviews of 31 Nassau assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nassau 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.
Nassau, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Nassau assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nassau assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nassau, 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 Nassau 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 Nassau that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nassau, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nassau 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 Nassau Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nassau, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nassau 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 Nassau partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nassau, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Nassau 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 Nassau communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nassau, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nassau 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 Nassau offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nassau, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nassau

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 Nassau protect seniors.
Learn about Delaware assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lodge at Historic Lewes, Brookdale Cape May and Candle Light Cove are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nassau, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 36 assisted living facilities near Nassau, Delaware. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Nassau, Delaware are Brookdale Cape May and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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