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Photo of Milford Place
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Overall experience was and is very good. All staff are very accommodating, professional, caring, knowledgeable and friendly, apartment size and bedrooms size are excellent.
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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11 Floor plan available
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I recently moved my mom into Brookdale Dover. It's a very charming and cute facility. It's very cozy and homie. The residents are lovely and the staff is very wholesome. My mom was a bit nervous about moving...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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I would tell them that it's a wonderful place to live, and that my mother loves it there. I've already recommended two people that are moving there. One person that I recommended the Lodge has already moved...
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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I would rate Eden Green 5 stars! My mother moved from a facility in PA to Eden Green while in late stage dementia and age 96. My family was so happy with her beautiful room, view of trees, and the attention...
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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44 Floor plans available
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My overall experience has been 5 stars. The facility has a very friendly and welcoming vibe. The food is delicious and my father is thriving having the opportunity to partake in exercise classes, game...
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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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Staff is nice . Some communication mishaps . The first week dad was there he was forgot about didn't know he was there . His laundry took some time to get straight , he still gets other peoples clothes so I...
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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The lady in charge of the events is amazing and is as friendly as can be. The food looks appetizing and the nurses take their jobs seriously.
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Dunbarton Village Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Georgetown Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Peach Tree Acres
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Seaford Meadows Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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 Shawnee, DE

The average cost of senior living in Shawnee is $5,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, DE with an average of $4,365 per month.

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

Shawnee, DE
$5,466/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,485/mo
Independent Living
$5,466/mo

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

Studio
$3,758/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,835/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,906/mo

Senior living costs in Shawnee 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: Shawnee, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawnee, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$5,466/mo$4,873/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,609/mo$7,555/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,485/mo$8,215/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shawnee, DE:$5,466/mo
Delaware:$4,873/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shawnee, DE:$8,609/mo
Delaware:$7,555/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shawnee, DE:$8,485/mo
Delaware:$8,215/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Shawnee, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shawnee 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shawnee, DE$4,151/mo$4,191/mo-1.0%
Delaware$3,822/mo$3,594/mo+6.4%
National$2,823/mo$2,811/mo+0.4%
Shawnee, DE
2024 average cost:$4,151/mo
2023 average cost:$4,191/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,822/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,823/mo
2023 average cost:$2,811/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shawnee

Recent reviews for independent living in Shawnee

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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The Lodge at Historic Lewes

4.0
4.5 very nice staff. Nice apartment. Plenty of social activities every day. Bus trips. Transportation to doctor appointments. Weekly grocery shopping trips for those who don't drive. Other trips to entertainment events. On site medical care with a doctor on site weekly. Physical therapy on site. ...
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Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE

4.8
The staff are wonderful. The community is very welcoming and yes I would recommend the Harmony at Kent community to other families based on the experience so far.

Shawnee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawnee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawnee, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawnee 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 Shawnee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawnee, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
17%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawnee 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 Shawnee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawnee, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.1%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.1%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
40.8%
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Milford Place, Brookdale Dover and The Lodge at Historic Lewes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shawnee, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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