About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

NON -CHALLENGER h1 from CMS8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in The Oaks, DE

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for assisted living in The Oaks, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in The Oaks or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in The Oaks.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in The Oaks for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the The Oaks area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Salisbury, Millsboro and Milford.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Salisbury, Millsboro and Milford.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: The Residence at Eden Green, Milford Place and Arcadia of Denton
zipAveragecost: $5,526

The Oaks Assisted Living Facilities | 96 Reviews

Showing 6 communities
Last Updated: 12/5/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of The Residence at Eden Green
1111 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.1
Review score
23 reviews
9.1
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
9%
See all reviews
They loved my dad and enjoyed bingo and the food. They liked his stories. I would recommend them to others - they are a little expensive, but it was worth it.
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
See details
Photo of Milford Place
77 Photos available
9.0
Review score
59 reviews
9.0
Review score
59 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
25%
3 star
10%
2 star
5%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
I found Milford Place to be a fine place to care for my mother during her final months. Care and service were consistent. Staff and administration were very responsive, communicative and caring. I would not...
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
See details
Photo of Arcadia of Denton
77 Photos available
7.0
Review score
8 reviews
7.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
49%
3 star
0%
2 star
13%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I would recommend Arcadia. Small and more hands on facility. Very good care. Staff was wonderful and very loving and caring to the residents. Price is good with no added charges.
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.
Arcadia of Denton I has 16 suites, all with private bathrooms. This location also has a large living and dining area, two activity rooms, and a backyard gazebo. 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...
See details
Photo of Greenwood Country Retirement and Rest Home
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
Photo of Delmar Manor Assisted Living
2.0
Review score
3 reviews
2.0
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
33%
1 star
34%
See all reviews
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.
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...
Photo of Peach Tree Acres
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of assisted living in The Oaks, DE

The average cost of senior living in The Oaks is $5,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $5,026 per month.

Assisted living costs in The Oaks, DE, vs. nearby cities

The Oaks, DE
$5,526/mo
$5,526/mo
$5,612/mo

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

The Oaks, DE
$5,526/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in The Oaks, DE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,526/mo
$5,916/mo

Assisted living costs in The Oaks, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,992/mo
Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,830/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,950/mo

Senior living costs in The Oaks 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: The Oaks, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThe Oaks, DEDelawareU.S.
Assisted Living$5,526/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,916/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,922/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
The Oaks, DE:$5,526/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
The Oaks, DE:$5,916/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
The Oaks, DE:$3,922/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Assisted living costs in The Oaks, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in The Oaks 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.

The Oaks, DEDE stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in The Oaks, DE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in The Oaks 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
The Oaks, DE$6,831/mo$6,919/mo-1.3%
Delaware$6,221/mo$5,910/mo+5.3%
National$5,237/mo$4,973/mo+5.3%
The Oaks, DE
2024 average cost:$6,831/mo
2023 average cost:$6,919/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,221/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,237/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in The Oaks, 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 The Oaks.

What families are saying about assisted living in The Oaks

Recent reviews for assisted living in The Oaks

Milford Place

3.9
I would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The dining experience is not the best and the building needs some remodeling and repairs. They ...
Read more

Lakeside Assisted Living At Mallard Landing in Salisbury, MD

3.9
These facilities tout how busy and engaged the resident will be but I've found it's very dependent on who is working on any given day how much activity actually takes place. Overall it's a good place but the caregivers do not always abide by very clear instructions about some routines that we ...
Read more

Arcadia of Denton II

5.0
I have had a great experience. Everyone has been very helpful, polite and respectful. The meals are really good here. There is plenty of things to do for the resident.

The Oaks review score based on 27 family reviews

6.8
Review score6 facilities27 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 6 The Oaks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The The Oaks 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

The Oaks review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
The Oaks, DE6 facilities
7.4
Seaford, DE9 facilities
8.4
Blades, DE34 facilities

Review subcategories for The Oaks 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 27 reviews of 6 The Oaks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare The Oaks 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.
The Oaks, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
4.1
Friendliness
3.4
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.8
Staff
3.2
4.0
Meals & dining
2.7
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

The Oaks assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Oaks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Oaks, 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 The Oaks 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 The Oaks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
The Oaks, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in The Oaks 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 The Oaks Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
The Oaks, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in The Oaks 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 The Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
The Oaks, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in The Oaks 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 The Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
The Oaks, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in The Oaks 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 The Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
The Oaks, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in The Oaks

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Eden Green, Milford Place and Arcadia of Denton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near The Oaks, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 8 assisted living facilities near The Oaks, Delaware. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top