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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...
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.
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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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.
Laurel Commons in Laurel, Delaware is a tranquil community offering affordable cottage style one bedroom apartment homes for seniors 62 and over. Call today to schedule an appointment! Community Amenities: -Community Center -Activities Room -Support Services -Computer Access Center -Wellness...
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It's been ok. I think communication could be better. Very clean. Staff is very friendly. Care could be better. My mom is incontinent and needs reminders every 2 hours and I feel they do not stay on top of...
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...
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We rate Victoria Park at Sassafras with the following ratings Cleanliness =100% Very receptive =100% Our move-in = 100% Very quiet =100% Maintenance = 100% Management is the bomb! We have no...
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.
Waiting List Now Open! Now Accepting Wait List Applications for 1BRs from $497-$625/month and 2BRs from $545-$855/month! Call today!Enjoy Living Made Easy at Salisbury's Best Senior Apartments!Charming apartment homes with spacious floor plans. individual climate control. A peaceful library and...
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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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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
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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...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Hearns Mill, DE

The average cost of senior living in Hearns Mill is $4,246 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delmar, DE with an average of $3,545 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hearns Mill, DE vs. nearby cities

Hearns Mill, DE
$4,246/mo
$3,922/mo
$3,922/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hearns Mill, DE vs. the state and national average

Hearns Mill, DE
$4,246/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hearns Mill vs. other types of senior living

$5,821/mo
Independent Living
$4,246/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hearns Mill, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,992/mo
Studio
$7,112/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,950/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Hearns Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Hearns Mill

The Residence at Eden Green in Denton, MD

5.0
They are so awesome I cannot say enough about them. My uncle loves it there. Small town values. He was at [community removed] for 6 months beautiful property bells and whistles and awful staff uncaring people in general.

The Lodge at Historic Lewes

4.3
People have been generally pleasant to deal with and will greet my dad when they see him. Dining service is extremely slow. The only thing I would say negatively is that it's very pricey and you have to pay extra for each service .. Since it's assisted living i would think that shower service ...
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Milford Place

4.3
The staff are advocates for your family. The building size is very helpful to create some distance for residents and walking if they need it. Very compassionate of the behaviors that come with dementia. I hope they are able to do a remodel. I don't mind the look but I am sure people may judge it ...
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Hearns Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hearns Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hearns Mill, 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 Hearns Mill 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 Hearns Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hearns Mill 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 Hearns Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hearns Mill, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hearns Mill 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 Hearns Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46.1%
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Peregrine Salisbury, Milford Place and The Lodge at Historic Lewes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hearns Mill, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Hearns Mill, Delaware. See the full list.

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