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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach, DE
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach, 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 Dewey Beach or another care type is right for you. Browse 53 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dewey Beach.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pilottown, Lewes Beach and York Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Miami Beach, Fishing Creek and Wildwood Highlands Beach.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Dewey Beach, DE
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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.
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Seaford Center is a Genesis brand senior living community located in the beautiful town of Seaford, Delaware. Our city is the largest city in Sussex County with great small town appeal. Voted one of the Best Small Towns in America, the downtown area has recently been renovated, offering all the...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Silver Lake Center, 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...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Dewey Beach, DE
The average cost of senior living in Dewey Beach is $5,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seaford, DE with an average of $5,668 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach, DE vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dewey Beach, DE by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dewey Beach
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dewey Beach
Peregrine Salisbury
4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview
5.0
My mom has been in Autumn Lake at Ocean View since November. I have seen such an improvement in her behaver from when she was living with me. She always tell me how nice the staff is and how good the food is. I can always see how she's doing with a phone call or a visit. Nurses and staff are ...
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Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island in Selbyville, DE
5.0
My mother has been a resident at Brandywine Fenwick for 2.5 years. During this period she has received outstanding personal and professional care. AL living is a significant transition and hard for all involved, and nothing is ever perfect. However the leadership and caregivers at Brandywine ...
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Dewey Beach nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dewey Beach nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dewey Beach, 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 Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dewey Beach, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
0.4%
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Brookdale Cape May, Peregrine Salisbury and Brookdale Dover are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dewey Beach, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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