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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Frederica, DE

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Frederica, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Brookdale Dover
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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54 reviews
9.3
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54 reviews
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my wife has been with brookdale for 2 years and has benefited from the memory care unit. Excellent care and wonderful staff. the memory care program coordinator is great with all residents and keeps them...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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Photo of Milford Place
77 Photos available
9.0
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59 reviews
9.0
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59 reviews
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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...
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Photo of Dover Place
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9.0
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35 reviews
9.0
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I liked that the community gave my loved one things to do and that he had people around. It didn't take long before he referred to "my apartment" at Dover Place. So I guess he felt at home there. Yes, I...
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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Photo of Harmony at Kent
99 Photos available
3838 Floor plans available
8.5
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52 reviews
8.5
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52 reviews
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27%
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The staff are wonderful. The community is very welcoming and yes I would recommend the Harmony at Kent community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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36 reviews
8.5
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36 reviews
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They have a great location with a very welcoming staff. I feel like they could do more activities with the residents in memory care. Every time I visit, the residents are just sitting at the large table in...
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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Frederica, DE

The average cost of senior living in Frederica is $6,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartly, DE with an average of $3,907 per month.

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

Frederica, DE
$6,338/mo
$6,171/mo
$4,187/mo

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

Frederica, DE
$6,338/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,338/mo
Independent Living
$6,338/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,592/mo
Studio
$6,888/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,908/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,516/mo

Senior living costs in Frederica 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: Frederica, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFrederica, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$6,338/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,203/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,338/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Frederica, DE:$6,338/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Frederica, DE:$6,203/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Frederica, DE:$6,338/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Frederica, DE, over time

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

Frederica, DEDE stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Frederica, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Frederica 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
Frederica, DE$3,297/mo$3,668/mo-10.1%
Delaware$3,783/mo$3,158/mo+19.8%
National$2,839/mo$2,805/mo+1.2%
Frederica, DE
2024 average cost:$3,297/mo
2023 average cost:$3,668/mo
Percent change:-10.1%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,783/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+19.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,839/mo
2023 average cost:$2,805/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Frederica

Recent reviews for independent living in Frederica

Milford Place

4.6
I like the fact that when I go in there, there is no "old" people smell or hospital smells. Clean. Staff have been wonderful. Your greeted by [name removed] as soon as you come thru the door, and she always is friendly and smiling. The staff genuinely care for your family member with compassion.

Brookdale Dover

4.6
My father was a resident at Brookdale Dover for 6 years. During his stay he was well cared for. His medications were dispensed. All meals provided. Housekeeping kept his apt. clean and tidy. The staff was always friendly and respectful. There were ample activities for him to participate in. ...
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The Lodge at Historic Lewes

4.0
4.5 very nice staff. Nice apartment. Plenty of social activities every day. Bus trips. Transportation to doctor appointments. Weekly grocery shopping trips for those who don't drive. Other trips to entertainment events. On site medical care with a doctor on site weekly. Physical therapy on site. ...
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Frederica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Frederica independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Frederica, 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 Frederica 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 Frederica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Frederica, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Frederica 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 Frederica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Frederica, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Frederica 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 Frederica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Frederica, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47%
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