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Photo of Meadowcrest at Middletown
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Beautiful facility. Staff is awesome. I have met most of the residents here, all friendly and nice. Daily planned activities, assorted. Exercise classes,etc.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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hey are very responsive, caring, and try to make my husband as comfortable as possible. We are happy with our choice. The facility and staff are great! They go the extra mile to make our loved one feel...
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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: 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Odessa, DE

The average cost of senior living in Odessa is $5,528 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,189 per month.

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

Odessa, DE
$5,528/mo
$5,239/mo

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

Odessa, DE
$5,528/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,528/mo
$5,572/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,240/mo
Studio
$6,016/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,351/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,918/mo

Senior living costs in Odessa 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: Odessa, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOdessa, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,528/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,572/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,870/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Odessa, DE:$5,528/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Odessa, DE:$5,572/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Odessa, DE:$3,870/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Odessa, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Odessa 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
Odessa, DE$5,875/mo$5,940/mo-1.1%
Delaware$5,640/mo$5,704/mo-1.1%
National$4,624/mo$4,626/mo-0.0%
Odessa, DE
2024 average cost:$5,875/mo
2023 average cost:$5,940/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$5,640/mo
2023 average cost:$5,704/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,624/mo
2023 average cost:$4,626/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Odessa, 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 Odessa.

What families are saying about assisted living in Odessa

Recent reviews for assisted living in Odessa

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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Abbey Manor of Elkton

5.0
I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to other families, and have already recommended ...
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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.

Odessa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Odessa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Odessa, 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 Odessa 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 Odessa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Odessa, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Odessa 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 Odessa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Odessa, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Odessa 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 Odessa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Odessa, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Odessa 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 Odessa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Odessa, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Odessa 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 Odessa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Odessa, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Odessa

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