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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 54 independent living facilities in Owens, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mayfair, Crossgates and Sherwood.
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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: 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.
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, 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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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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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: 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.
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...
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: 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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Catered Living of Ocean Pines is a very nice place overall, unfortunately it didn't end up being a good fit for our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well kept, and the staff are all...
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.
The Woodlands is a three-story condominium community with a centrally located elevator and staircase. The building consists of fifty-two units ranging in size from 700 square feet to 1,444 square feet. Each condo features a deluxe kitchen, sunroom, living area, laundry room, wall-to-wall carpet,...
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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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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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.
The Village at Chester is located in the picturesque city of Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland by Kent Island Narrows. The region boasts gorgeous walking and biking trails, plenty of fine dining experiences and plenty to see and do. Village at Chester is a senior housing community which is...
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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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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...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Owens, DE

The average cost of senior living in Owens is $4,702 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $3,675 per month.

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

Owens, DE
$4,702/mo
$5,620/mo

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

Owens, DE
$4,702/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,117/mo
Independent Living
$4,702/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,894/mo
Studio
$6,377/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,283/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,135/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Owens 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: Owens, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOwens, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,702/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,766/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,117/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Owens, DE:$4,702/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Owens, DE:$5,766/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Owens, DE:$6,117/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Owens, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Owens 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
Owens, DE$3,906/mo$4,174/mo-6.4%
Delaware$3,783/mo$3,158/mo+19.8%
National$2,839/mo$2,805/mo+1.2%
Owens, DE
2024 average cost:$3,906/mo
2023 average cost:$4,174/mo
Percent change:-6.4%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,783/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+19.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,839/mo
2023 average cost:$2,805/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Owens

Recent reviews for independent living in Owens

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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Maurice House in Millville, NJ

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My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

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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Owens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Owens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Owens, 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 Owens 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 Owens 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
19.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Owens 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 Owens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Owens, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Owens 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 Owens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Owens, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
34%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.3%
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Brookdale Cape May, Candle Light Cove and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Owens, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Owens, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Owens, 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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