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Photo of Sunrise of Wilmington
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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The staff was fantastic - before, during, and after. The activities were great (an Elvis impersonator!!). The food was good. The facility was clean, but there was a bit of a smell.
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.
Just minutes from the Delaware/Pennsylvania state line, Sunrise of Wilmington is set in the heart of Brandywine Hundred. We pride ourselves in our dedication to creating a quality care alternative for seniors in the North Wilmington area. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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55 Floor plans available
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Friendly staff. Great activities. Very clean. Regular outings to a variety of places. Staff is responsive and follows through. Perfect location. Very welcoming to visiting family. Rooms are a good size and...
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.
Somerford House offers general assisted living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Newark, Delaware. Centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Step inside our doors to discover a lovely,...
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The care taker staff was very caring and hands on. They talked to the residents respectfully and seemed to really care. I would give them a 4 out of 5. The only thing I wished they had done more of was give...
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.
Located in the heart of Chester County, Highgate at Paoli Pointe is a Genesis community which combines all the comforts of home with the luxuries and amenities of premiere senior living. Our 80-apartment home offers 24-hour assistance when needed while still encouraging residents to be as...
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Great staff - clean and spacious living quarters - great food - wonderful activities and great follow up with families. I definitely recommend to other families. The staff there truly cares and pays...
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.
Merion Gardens Assisted Living is located in CarneyÆs Point, New Jersey. Merion Gardens is owned and supervised by local physicians. Since they are known for making wellness a priority, residents and loved ones can be assured that each resident is provided exceptional service in a supportive...
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They take great care of me and it would be hard to find somewhere else. Every time I need something they are "Johny on the Spot" I will be here for 3 years this August and feels like home!
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.
Located in Wilmington, DE, Ivy Gables is proud to be a trusted choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care in New Castle County, Delaware. Owned and operated by George and Tammy Loudon for many decades, Ivy Gables was acquired by Asbury Communities, Inc., in December 2023.Asbury...
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The staff was the biggest plus, the staff are wonderful. The location was convenient, easy parking, very nice outdoor space for visits and we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
The Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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Viva Senior Living is more expensive than many places that we looked at but the patient's comfort and care were the primary concern of everyone there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel AirSenior Living in Bel Air, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” At Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air, we’re committed to the high standards of those words every day — for both our residents and their families.Located in Bel Air, MD, only 25 miles from...
Photo of Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC
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My husband and I moved to IL at Freedom Village during the pandemic. the staff was so helpful as we navigated the real estate difficulties and made our move easy and smooth. We love the activities - I am...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures? Located in historic Chester County, our continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus,...
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We recently brought my FIL to Colonial Woods for a respite stay. I toured the home before I considered bringing him to stay & was very pleasantly surprised by how pretty the grounds were, how clean the house...
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.
WHEELER CARE CENTERS offer something most others don't....We're house in the country! Does the countryside of Chester County, PA and a view overlooking the Brandywine Creek appeal to you? How about an inspiring and relaxing view of the woods from a lovely enclosed sunroom? Or walking trails...
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I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my gmom during her time at Lorien Bel Air. The compassion, kindness, and professionalism demonstrated by the entire staff were...
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.
Hello there! Welcome to Lorien Bel Air! We are one of 9 Lorien Health Service communities that operate exclusively in the state of Maryland. Lorien believes in providing each of our residents a positive experience. At each Lorien Facility, we believe in enhancing the quality of life to our...
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Photo of Symphony Square
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7.9
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Thanks to the wonderful symphony Square staff starting with Susan smoothing out a bumpy road, followed by [name removed] with her kindness and her attention to detail, and [name removed] in the back office...
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.
Situated in the heart of Lower Merion, Symphony Square at Bala is a suburban senior living community located near Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Jefferson University Hospital and HUP as well as Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center , King of Prussia Mall, Fairmount Park and Philadelphia...
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Photo of The Hearth at Drexel
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I'm happy I chose it for my Mom- it's a great fit and really good care. We picked this community because of the location and size of the residence.
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Echelon Lake
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We have had a good experience with this facility . My Mother-in-law loves it at Brookdale. The activities coordinator is great and really thinks of different activities for all. Also gets them out and...
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.
There’s a lot to love here.With both assisted living and memory care, here at our lakeside community, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. So go ahead and take that art class you’ve always wanted to try, or join your new friends for a movie night with popcorn. We’ll take care of the...
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Photo of Sunrise of Paoli
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Staff is great. The facility isn't the cleanest, and I need to check the billing statements with a fine tooth comb and constantly advocate or they just bill away. (For instance) he has orders for meds that...
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.
We’re welcoming brighter days as our residents have the chance to enjoy group activities, communal dining, social events, and indoor visitation, subject to community operating status.Community & Location Highlights:-Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Willistown Township just...
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Victoria Park is a nice facility, to me a great location. Your in town,but also out of town. Close to down town shops and restaurants.The facility is kept very neat and orderly and quiet. Everyone gets along...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victoria Park offers quality living exclusively for those ages 55 and over, seeking convenience and a sense of community. Details have been designed into the apartment homes with an eye to comfort, accessibility and quiet elegance. Age and experience have definite advantages. At Victoria Park,...
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The Residences at Chadds Ford is a fabulous facility. Their food is amazing and their staff team is fabulous. Based on the experience we have had so far we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
NOW OPEN! The Residence at Chadds Ford is a flagship community in west suburban Philadelphia, bringing the area a level of luxury, service and sophisticated lifestyle befitting the cultured, inquisitive, active seniors that we serve. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care....
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My brother never complained. It was very clean, and had friendly people. I myself, loved it. It's a very nice place. Thank you for your help. I would recommend to others.
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.
Spring Oak at Vineland is an assisted living community located in Vineland, NJ. The city of Vineland is located in Cumberland County and home to about 60,600 people. Vineland is a small town with lots of shops and stores where residents can enjoy running errands and doing their shopping, going...
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Based on the experience we have had so far, I would give a 5 to all the categories. We have had all good experiences with Rose Tree and Mom is very happy there. We would recommend this community to other...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
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We couldn’t be more happy with Harbor Chase and the care they give all their residents. It’s definitely one of the top care facilities around. The staff, activities, food, medical care and overall management...
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.
HarborChase of Wilmington Assisted Living and Memory Care, is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating...
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Photo of Hayes Manor Retirement Residence
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They're caring people doing the best they can with limited resources. The chief resident complaints are food choices & lack of transportation.
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.
Hayes Manor is a licensed non- profit, non -sectarian independent and personal care home, located in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. We are an old Victorian building, nestled on 10 acres, next to the Bala Golf Club. We are located just a few blocks away from City Line Avenue. We have...
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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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My mom seems to like her new home. The manager is very helpful and resourceful. The community is fairly new and well kept. There are benches outside to enjoy the green landscape. North Street Senior...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to North Street Senior Residences! -1 & 2 Bedroom Senior Apartments!2017 Winner of the PACE Awards!Situated in historic downtown Elkton, North Street Senior Residences offers one and two bedroom apartments with features and amenities to suit your lifestyle. Our apartments are...
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Before deciding where to place my loved one, I was talking to representatives at other locations through the phone. This location was more ideal and the room that my loved one would get was more convenient,...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Carneys Point Senior Apartments feature varies size one bedroom units with all utilities included in the rent. 1st floor units have walk in showers and handicap units available. Features include Walk in closets, Pantry closets, individual heat and AC. All units have dishwasher, garbage disposal,...
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So far the staff and residents have been very supportive and friendly. The food is very good. Plenty of choices for most tastes. Healthy foods are available, but there's no lack of lovely looking rich...
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.
The Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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When it comes to the value for cost we have nothing to compare against. However, what we do like the most about Brookdale Hockessin is that it is small only 54 rooms, easy to get around and staff is 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.
Go do the things you love and let us help with the rest.Here at our assisted living community in Hockessin, Delaware, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like meditation, you...
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Cost of independent living in Blackbird, DE

The average cost of senior living in Blackbird is $4,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,533 per month.

Independent living costs in Blackbird, DE, vs. nearby cities

Blackbird, DE
$4,235/mo
$4,118/mo
$3,870/mo

Independent living costs in Blackbird, DE, vs. state and national averages

Blackbird, DE
$4,235/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Blackbird, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,387/mo
Independent Living
$4,235/mo

Independent living costs in Blackbird, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,146/mo
Studio
$5,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,882/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,392/mo

Senior living costs in Blackbird 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: Blackbird, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlackbird, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,235/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,268/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,387/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Blackbird, DE:$4,235/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Blackbird, DE:$5,268/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Blackbird, DE:$5,387/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Blackbird, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Blackbird 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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Independent living cost trends in Blackbird, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blackbird 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
Blackbird, DE$3,964/mo$3,738/mo+6.0%
Delaware$4,187/mo$3,981/mo+5.2%
National$3,226/mo$3,103/mo+4.0%
Blackbird, DE
2024 average cost:$3,964/mo
2023 average cost:$3,738/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$4,187/mo
2023 average cost:$3,981/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Blackbird

Recent reviews for independent living in Blackbird

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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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.

Blackbird independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackbird independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackbird, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blackbird independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blackbird partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackbird, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackbird independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blackbird communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackbird, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blackbird independent 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 independent living communities in Blackbird offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackbird, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Merrill Gardens at West Chester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blackbird, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 297 independent living facilities near Blackbird, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blackbird, Delaware are Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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