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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ardencroft, DE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ardencroft nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ardencroft, DE may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ardencroft or another care type is right for you. Browse 61 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ardencroft.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ardencroft, DE

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Last Updated: 11/21/25
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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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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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 is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Brinton Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Naamans Creek Country Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
ManorCare of Wilmington provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ardencroft, DE

The average cost of senior living in Ardencroft is $5,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,384 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ardencroft, DE, vs. nearby cities

Ardencroft, DE
$5,463/mo
$5,461/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ardencroft, DE, vs. state and national averages

Ardencroft, DE
$5,463/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ardencroft, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,233/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,463/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ardencroft, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,201/mo
Studio
$5,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,066/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,373/mo

Senior living costs in Ardencroft vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ardencroft, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArdencroft, DEDelawareU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,463/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,225/mo$5,745/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,233/mo$5,793/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,449/mo$4,790/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ardencroft, DE:$5,463/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ardencroft, DE:$5,225/mo
Delaware:$5,745/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ardencroft, DE:$5,233/mo
Delaware:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ardencroft, DE:$4,449/mo
Delaware:$4,790/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ardencroft, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ardencroft 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Ardencroft, DE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ardencroft 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
Ardencroft, DE$6,798/mo$6,716/mo+1.2%
Delaware$6,757/mo$6,358/mo+6.3%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Ardencroft, DE
2024 average cost:$6,798/mo
2023 average cost:$6,716/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,757/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 nursing homes in Ardencroft

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ardencroft

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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Eagleview Landing in Exton, PA

5.0
We recently moved my mother to Eagleview from another local assisted living facility and the change has been immediately positive. From the time you enter you can feel the warmth and care that the place exudes. The rooms are so spacious, updated, bright and clean. The staff has been amazing. My ...
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

4.0
I am [name removed]. I came here from Christiana care hospital after knee replacement surgery. I am 84 And my husband is 88 and we live in Newark. We were asked to go to a Rehab facility for physical therapy for a few weeks. We chose Cadia because it was close to our home and it’s ambiance was ...
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Ardencroft nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ardencroft nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ardencroft, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ardencroft nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ardencroft that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ardencroft, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.8%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ardencroft nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ardencroft Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ardencroft, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ardencroft nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ardencroft partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ardencroft, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ardencroft nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ardencroft communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ardencroft, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ardencroft nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ardencroft offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ardencroft, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.5%
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