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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Lewes, DE

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zipAveragecost: $6,194

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Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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The overall experience has been a 5 at The Lodge. Staff members in all disciplines are kind, caring, respectful and trained to deal with Alzheimer's disease. My family member, age 71, was tremendously...
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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Staff is exceptionally competent and helpful and friendly. To make this place exceptional one must use the facilities, the classes and travel opportunities. It is two miles from the Rehaboth Beach Boardwalk....
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.
We opened August of 2020! The Lodge offers residents independent living on a monthly-rental basis. That means no large entrance fee and complicated contracts. We have a one-time only community services fee which the equivalent of 2 months rent and residents simply make a one-year commitment to...
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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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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...
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Lewes, DE

The average cost of senior living in Lewes is $6,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seaford, DE with an average of $3,922 per month.

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

Lewes, DE
$6,194/mo

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

Lewes, DE
$6,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,820/mo
Independent Living
$6,194/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,320/mo
Studio
$6,677/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,711/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,541/mo

Senior living costs in Lewes 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: Lewes, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLewes, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$6,194/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,576/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,820/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lewes, DE:$6,194/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lewes, DE:$5,576/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lewes, DE:$5,820/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lewes, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lewes 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lewes, DE$5,820/mo$5,581/mo+4.3%
Delaware$3,402/mo$3,119/mo+9.1%
National$2,799/mo$2,798/mo+0.0%
Lewes, DE
2024 average cost:$5,820/mo
2023 average cost:$5,581/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,402/mo
2023 average cost:$3,119/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,799/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lewes

Recent reviews for independent living in Lewes

Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island in Selbyville, DE

5.0
My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to the recognition of Mom throughout the day by all the staff! I bought a sheet cake and they happened ...
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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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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.

Lewes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lewes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lewes, 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 Lewes 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 Lewes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lewes, DENational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lewes 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 Lewes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lewes, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lewes 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 Lewes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lewes, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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The Lodge at Historic Lewes, The Lodge at Truitt Homestead and The Moorings at Lewes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lewes, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Lewes, Delaware. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Lewes, Delaware is Brookdale Cape May. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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