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Photo of Meadowcrest at Middletown
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8.4
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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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8.7
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8.7
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80 reviews
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3 star
14%
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Overall the staff has been very good. Rooms are very comfortable. Sometimes meal selection of you want something other than what is being served is not very good.
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.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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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
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.
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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8.5
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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
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.
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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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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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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Summit Bridge, DE

The average cost of senior living in Summit Bridge is $5,354 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,189 per month.

Assisted living costs in Summit Bridge, DE, vs. nearby cities

Summit Bridge, DE
$5,354/mo
$5,528/mo

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

Summit Bridge, DE
$5,354/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Summit Bridge, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,354/mo
$5,390/mo

Assisted living costs in Summit Bridge, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,730/mo
Studio
$6,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,918/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,778/mo

Senior living costs in Summit Bridge 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: Summit Bridge, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummit Bridge, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,354/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,390/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,030/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Summit Bridge, DE:$5,354/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Summit Bridge, DE:$5,390/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Summit Bridge, DE:$4,030/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Summit Bridge, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Summit Bridge 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
Summit Bridge, DE$5,609/mo$7,226/mo-22.4%
Delaware$6,240/mo$5,791/mo+7.8%
National$5,164/mo$4,919/mo+5.0%
Summit Bridge, DE
2024 average cost:$5,609/mo
2023 average cost:$7,226/mo
Percent change:-22.4%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,240/mo
2023 average cost:$5,791/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,164/mo
2023 average cost:$4,919/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Summit Bridge, 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 Summit Bridge.

What families are saying about assisted living in Summit Bridge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Summit Bridge

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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Forwood Manor in Wilmington, DE

5.0
We are so grateful to have found this fine place for our family member. Every step of the way there was great info, consistent support, and for every question a clear and readily available answer. After 6 weeks of living at Forwood Manor, we continue to be impressed and grateful for the staff ...
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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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Summit Bridge review score based on 30 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 8 Summit Bridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Summit Bridge 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

Summit Bridge review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Summit Bridge, DE8 facilities
6.6
Middletown, DE7 facilities
7.9
Odessa, DE7 facilities

Review subcategories for Summit Bridge 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 30 reviews of 8 Summit Bridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Summit Bridge 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.
Summit Bridge, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.4
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.8
Staff
3.1
4.0
Meals & dining
2.9
3.7
Activities
2.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.0
3.7
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Summit Bridge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit Bridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit Bridge, 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 Summit Bridge 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 Summit Bridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Summit Bridge, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Summit Bridge 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 Summit Bridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Summit Bridge, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Summit Bridge 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 Summit Bridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit Bridge, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit Bridge 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 Summit Bridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit Bridge, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit Bridge 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 Summit Bridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit Bridge, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Summit Bridge

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

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Meadowcrest at Middletown, Paramount Senior Living at Newark and Abbey Manor of Elkton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Summit Bridge, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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