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Photo of Victoria Park at Sassafras Meadows
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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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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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My mom seems to like her new home. The manager is very helpful and resourceful. The community is fairly new and well kept. There are benches outside to enjoy the green landscape. North Street Senior...
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.
Welcome to North Street Senior Residences! -1 & 2 Bedroom Senior Apartments!2017 Winner of the PACE Awards!Situated in historic downtown Elkton, North Street Senior Residences offers one and two bedroom apartments with features and amenities to suit your lifestyle. Our apartments are...
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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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
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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: 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.
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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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.
Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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.
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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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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
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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: 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.
Park View at Easton is an affordable senior housing community in the lovely town of Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The architecture is red brick colonial with stately white columns reminiscent of the White House. Park View is easily accessed off of Highway 50. Our grounds are carefully kept...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Located in historic Bridgeton NJ, this 80 unit apartment complex was renovated from its original use as an old sewing factory in the 1900's. Many of the factory's employees not only remain Bridgeton residents, but currently live in the Riverwalk Senior complex. The apartment complex sits next to...
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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...
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 licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...

Cost of independent living in Melvins, DE

The average cost of senior living in Melvins is $4,290 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartly, DE with an average of $3,900 per month.

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

Melvins, DE
$4,290/mo
$4,543/mo

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

Melvins, DE
$4,290/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$5,777/mo
Independent Living
$4,290/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,779/mo
Studio
$6,201/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,256/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,135/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Melvins over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Melvins

Recent reviews for independent living in Melvins

The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD

4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Queenstown Landing

5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families. The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Melvins independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvins, 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 Melvins 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 Melvins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melvins, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvins 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 Melvins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melvins, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvins 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 Melvins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melvins, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.4%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Melvins, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 70 independent living facilities near Melvins, Delaware. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Melvins, Delaware are Brookdale Cape May and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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