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8.6
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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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9.4
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12 reviews
9.4
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We have nothing but great things to say about Juniper Village. The facilities are nice, but what makes this place special is the people. Everyone from the front desk to the business office, to the nursing...
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.
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9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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24 reviews
5 star
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17%
3 star
17%
2 star
13%
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Definitely would recommend Only disappointed that [name removed] the marketing lady told us someone would be by to check on grandmom the next day and weekly would come by to check on her, but none of that...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Serving the Newark community for over 35 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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8.6
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8.6
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79 reviews
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We like the close connectedness and niceness of the staff, the organization and communication amongst staff has been good, good PT/OT environment. Improvements would just be food
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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8.4
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6 reviews
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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8.5
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8.5
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3 reviews
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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.
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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.
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: Memory Care, 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.
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: 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 Cecil County, MD

The average cost of senior living in Cecil County is $4,959 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $4,575 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cecil County, MD, vs. nearby counties

Cecil County, MD
$4,959/mo

Assisted living costs in Cecil County, MD, vs. state and national averages

Cecil County, MD
$4,959/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Cecil County, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,959/mo
$4,982/mo

Assisted living costs in Cecil County, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,468/mo
Studio
$5,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,242/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,339/mo

Senior living costs in Cecil County 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: Cecil County, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCecil County, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$4,959/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,982/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,778/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cecil County, MD:$4,959/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cecil County, MD:$4,982/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cecil County, MD:$3,778/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cecil County, MD, over time

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

Cecil County, MDMD stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Cecil County, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cecil County 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
Cecil County, MD$5,696/mo$5,781/mo-1.5%
Maryland$5,566/mo$5,352/mo+4.0%
National$4,710/mo$4,573/mo+3.0%
Cecil County, MD
2024 average cost:$5,696/mo
2023 average cost:$5,781/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$5,566/mo
2023 average cost:$5,352/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,710/mo
2023 average cost:$4,573/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cecil County, MD

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 Cecil County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cecil County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cecil County

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

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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Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD

5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock. Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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Cecil County review score based on 47 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 10 Cecil County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cecil County 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

Cecil County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Cecil County, MD10 facilities
7.2
Charlestown, MD7 facilities
7.5
North East, MD12 facilities

Review subcategories for Cecil County 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 47 reviews of 10 Cecil County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cecil County 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.
Cecil County, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Cecil County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cecil County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cecil County, 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 Cecil County 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 Cecil County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cecil County, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cecil County 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 Cecil County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cecil County, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
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
10%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cecil County 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 Cecil County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cecil County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cecil County 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 Cecil County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cecil County, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cecil County 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 Cecil County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cecil County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cecil County

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 Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cecil County protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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