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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Lynch Heights, DE

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodcrest, Mayfair and Crossgates.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewes, Seaford and Rehoboth Beach.

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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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Overall cleanliness could be better rugs are stained worn in. Food is always cold. Made a lot of friends. Activities are ok. Love my apt. Front. Desk staff are great. We don't see much of staff. [name...
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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Lynch Heights, DE

The average cost of senior living in Lynch Heights is $6,107 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgeville, DE with an average of $4,175 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lynch Heights, DE vs. nearby cities

Lynch Heights, DE
$6,107/mo
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$6,338/mo

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

Lynch Heights, DE
$6,107/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lynch Heights vs. other types of senior living

$5,832/mo
Independent Living
$6,107/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lynch Heights, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,883/mo
Studio
$7,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,037/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lynch Heights over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lynch Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Lynch Heights

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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Dover Place

4.0
In general the staff is very caring and helpful. As with most facilities; they seem to be short staffed with call-out and hiring the right people. Unfortunately, I find this true with most businesses in this day and age. If they could add more fresh vegetables and fruits; I know that has been ...
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Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE

3.7
My bathroom ceiling is leaking. I know from hearing other residents talk nothing gets fixed around here. I hope tomorrow when I report this something is done to repair it, before it gets worse.I have 4 towels to collect water for the nighttime. Please help me solve this Before it gets worse.

Lynch Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lynch Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lynch Heights, 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 Lynch Heights 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 Lynch Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lynch Heights 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 Lynch Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
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36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lynch Heights 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 Lynch Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.8%
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Brookdale Dover, Milford Place and Dover Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lynch Heights, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Lynch Heights, Delaware. See the full list.

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