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10 Best Nursing Homes in Frankford, DE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Frankford 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 Frankford, 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 Frankford or another care type is right for you. Browse 51 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Frankford.

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 Primehook Beach, Anderson Crossroads and Waples.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Frankford, DE

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Last Updated: 7/30/25
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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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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...
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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.
Photo of The Pines
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 The Pines, 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....
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...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Frankford, DE

The average cost of senior living in Frankford is $5,832 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blades, DE with an average of $5,668 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Frankford, DE vs. nearby cities

Frankford, DE
$5,832/mo
$5,843/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Frankford, DE vs. the state and national average

Frankford, DE
$5,832/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Frankford vs. other types of senior living

$5,866/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,832/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Frankford, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,843/mo
Studio
$6,444/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,465/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,676/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Frankford over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Frankford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Frankford

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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Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

5.0
From the beginning of getting my family not only enrolled but every process step by step all of the staff of gull Creek that we worked with were great and my wife and i have been very happy with there availability for visiting, programs and interactions for our loved one. Gull creek has made us ...
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Dover Place

4.0
In general the staff is very caring and helpful. As with most facilities; they seem to be short staffed with call-out and hiring the right people. Unfortunately, I find this true with most businesses in this day and age. If they could add more fresh vegetables and fruits; I know that has been ...
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Frankford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Frankford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Frankford, 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 Frankford 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 Frankford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Frankford, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.6%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Frankford 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 Frankford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Frankford, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Frankford 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 Frankford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Frankford, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Frankford 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 Frankford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Frankford, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Frankford 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 Frankford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Frankford, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and Candle Light Cove are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Frankford, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 51 nursing homes facilities near Frankford, Delaware. See the full list.

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