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Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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I would give them a 5 across the board. The apartments are new, nice size with new appliances. Dining room is very nice and food is good. Salon is also very nice and offers good prices. Dr on site has taken...
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.
A brand-new destination for senior living has arrived in Lewes!Seniors seeking resort-style living with abundant amenities, exceptional wellness programs and the flexibility of monthly rental apartments need look no further.With the final inspections and signs-offs having taken place during the...
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What stood out the most is, how helpful the staff was and is. They go above and beyond what I would expect, and are super responsive. I would absolutely recommend it 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.
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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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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I can only speak about memory care. Some of the staff members are very good. A few nurses are excellent, some are okay, caregivers are good, and some are very engaged and check on residents hourly and...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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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.
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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
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.
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.
Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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.

Cost of independent living in Knowles Crossroads, DE

The average cost of senior living in Knowles Crossroads is $4,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delmar, DE with an average of $3,545 per month.

Independent living costs in Knowles Crossroads, DE, vs. nearby cities

Knowles Crossroads, DE
$4,481/mo
$3,922/mo

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

Knowles Crossroads, DE
$4,481/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Knowles Crossroads, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,880/mo
Independent Living
$4,481/mo

Independent living costs in Knowles Crossroads, DE, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,899/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,678/mo

Senior living costs in Knowles Crossroads 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: Knowles Crossroads, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnowles Crossroads, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,481/mo$4,790/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$5,383/mo$5,745/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$5,880/mo$5,793/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Knowles Crossroads, DE:$4,481/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Knowles Crossroads, DE:$5,383/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Knowles Crossroads, DE:$5,880/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Knowles Crossroads

Recent reviews for independent living in Knowles Crossroads

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead in Rehoboth Beach, DE

5.0
Truitt Homestead is only a few years old and is bright and cheery. The staff is so welcoming and attentive. One example is when Mom needed to go for an X-ray on a Saturday. One of the senior staff came in to take her, wait for her and take her home. Lastly, ther residents are so friendly and ...
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Lakeside Assisted Living At Mallard Landing in Salisbury, MD

3.9
These facilities tout how busy and engaged the resident will be but I've found it's very dependent on who is working on any given day how much activity actually takes place. Overall it's a good place but the caregivers do not always abide by very clear instructions about some routines that we ...
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Brandywine Senior Living at Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach, DE

5.0
The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with kindness as a friend. The proximity of a nurse 24/7 makes me feel secure leaving my mother ...
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Knowles Crossroads independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knowles Crossroads independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knowles Crossroads, 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 Knowles Crossroads 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 Knowles Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Knowles Crossroads 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 Knowles Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knowles Crossroads, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knowles Crossroads 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 Knowles Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knowles Crossroads, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.9%
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The Lodge at Historic Lewes, Milford Place and Laurel Commons are the top-rated independent living facilities near Knowles Crossroads, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Knowles Crossroads, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Knowles Crossroads, Delaware is Peregrine Salisbury. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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