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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Minquadale, DE

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 46 independent living facilities in West Minquadale, 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 Forest Park, Kentmere and Buttonwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as West Chester, Wilmington and Ardmore.

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Overall we're very pleased with how things turned out at Luther Towers. The staff here is friendly and professional, and they were a big help and made the whole move-in process very easy. It's a nice looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers II Luther Towers II is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Wilmington, Delaware where the Christina River, the Brandywine Creek, and the Delaware River all meet. With a beautiful and vibrant riverfront containing theatres, markets, restaurants, and...
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My loved one is doing very well here. He is being cared for very well here. I'am happy with everything they have done for us. The staff is patient and very caring towards the residents. They do a good job...
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.
Ingleside Homes offers affordable assisted living to all fail seniors, regardless of income, who need assistance with two or more activities of assisted living such as eating, bathing and dressing.
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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.
Weston Senior Living Center at Highfiels has been caring for 55+ adults since 1912. Weston has managed the campus since 2011 and purchased the campus from The Masons in 2012. Since then Weston Senior Living has made many upgrades to the Rest Residential and Skilled neighborhoods.Additionally, we...
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.
Rent a room at the beautiful Cavalier Country Club, where you will discover a community designed for active individuals who desire quality, beauty and convenience in their homes. Conveniently located near Christiana Mall, Christiana Medical Center and Delaware Tech Community College.
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: 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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I was not familiar with Woodlea until I visited a friend of my Sister and I was quite impressed. I did however request information for myself and the woman [Name removed], Mgr ? was rather rude and ...
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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: 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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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in West Minquadale, DE

The average cost of senior living in West Minquadale is $4,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,533 per month.

Independent living costs in West Minquadale, DE, vs. nearby cities

West Minquadale, DE
$4,475/mo
$4,541/mo
$4,495/mo

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

West Minquadale, DE
$4,475/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in West Minquadale, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,201/mo
Independent Living
$4,475/mo

Independent living costs in West Minquadale, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,469/mo
Studio
$5,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,218/mo

Senior living costs in West Minquadale 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: West Minquadale, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Minquadale, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,475/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,189/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,201/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Minquadale, DE:$4,475/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
West Minquadale, DE:$5,189/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
West Minquadale, DE:$5,201/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in West Minquadale, DE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Minquadale 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Minquadale, DE$4,706/mo$3,670/mo+28.2%
Delaware$4,080/mo$4,046/mo+0.9%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
West Minquadale, DE
2024 average cost:$4,706/mo
2023 average cost:$3,670/mo
Percent change:+28.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$4,080/mo
2023 average cost:$4,046/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in West Minquadale

Recent reviews for independent living in West Minquadale

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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West Minquadale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Minquadale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Minquadale, 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 West Minquadale 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 West Minquadale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Minquadale, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Minquadale 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 West Minquadale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Minquadale, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Minquadale 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 West Minquadale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Minquadale, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Foulk Living, Millcroft Living and Lorelton are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Minquadale, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near West Minquadale, Delaware. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in West Minquadale, Delaware is Morningside House of Exton. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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