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Photo of The Vero at Newark
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9.1
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5 star
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22%
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0%
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11%
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The staff is friendly, competent, caring, and compassionate. The food is excellent. The administrative staff did everything possible to make the "onboarding" process stress free. The quality of care is top...
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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8.6
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8.6
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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...
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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8.6
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8.6
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11%
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4%
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5 stars all the way around! It is a great place and we were very happy with the care our loved one received there. The staff are very friendly and caring. A large number of staff too in the memory care...
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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I was met and toured by the actual owner . She is a life long senior care giver who went to school and studied “geriology”. She had become fed up with corporately operated facilities, like the one I needed...
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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Cost of assisted living in Charlestown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Charlestown is $5,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $4,554 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Charlestown, MD vs. nearby cities

Charlestown, MD
$5,111/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Charlestown, MD vs. the state and national average

Charlestown, MD
$5,111/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Charlestown vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,111/mo
$5,141/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Charlestown, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,210/mo
Studio
$5,411/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,533/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,700/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Charlestown over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Charlestown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Charlestown

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.

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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Brookdale Hockessin

4.7
We chose Brookdale Hockessin because of the convenient location of the facility for family, the food looked really good, and the staff members here are really great. They keep in great communication with us and let us know what is going on. My dad loves the food, they are chef prepared meals ...
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Charlestown review score based on 25 family reviews

6.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 7 Charlestown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Charlestown 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

Charlestown review score compared against nearby cities

6.1
Charlestown, MD7 facilities
6.6
North East, MD12 facilities
6.7
Perryville, MD6 facilities

Review subcategories for Charlestown 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 25 reviews of 7 Charlestown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Charlestown 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.
Charlestown, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Charlestown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlestown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charlestown, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Charlestown 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 Charlestown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charlestown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charlestown 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 Charlestown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlestown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlestown 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 Charlestown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlestown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlestown 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 Charlestown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlestown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Charlestown

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Charlestown protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

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Lorelton, Millcroft Living and The Vero at Newark are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Charlestown, Maryland. See full list of communities.

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