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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shawnee Acres, DE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres, 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 Shawnee Acres or another care type is right for you. Browse 14 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shawnee Acres.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lewes Beach, Pilottown and Crossgates.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shawnee Acres, DE

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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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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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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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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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Apartment size (studio deluxe) is very adequate for 1 person. Most staff seem knowledgeable and are honest with feedback when I ask questions about the type of care or assistance is given.
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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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
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 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 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...

Cost of nursing homes in Shawnee Acres, DE

The average cost of senior living in Shawnee Acres is $6,068 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Houston, DE with an average of $6,045 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shawnee Acres, DE, vs. state and national averages

Shawnee Acres, DE
$6,068/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$8,485/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,068/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shawnee Acres, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,849/mo
Private
$6,164/mo

Senior living costs in Shawnee Acres 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: Shawnee Acres, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawnee Acres, DEDelawareU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,068/mo$6,031/mo$5,847/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$5,466/mo$4,873/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Shawnee Acres, DE:$6,068/mo
Delaware:$6,031/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Shawnee Acres, DE:$8,609/mo
Delaware:$7,555/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shawnee Acres, DE:$8,485/mo
Delaware:$8,215/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shawnee Acres, DE:$5,466/mo
Delaware:$4,873/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shawnee Acres, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres, DE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shawnee Acres 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 Acres, DE$7,321/mo$6,487/mo+12.8%
Delaware$6,535/mo$6,307/mo+3.6%
National$6,004/mo$5,675/mo+5.8%
Shawnee Acres, DE
2024 average cost:$7,321/mo
2023 average cost:$6,487/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,535/mo
2023 average cost:$6,307/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,004/mo
2023 average cost:$5,675/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shawnee Acres

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shawnee Acres

State Street Assisted Living in Dover, DE

4.5
I have a family member residing at State Street Assisted Living. My family is very pleased with services, and most importantly happy. One concern would be the fees for residing there. The residents are charged too much. Another concern would be staff diversity in terms of direct staff care.

Dover Place

4.8
Activities director is top notch, food, cleanliness, friendliness, care. It seems they're having alot of administrative job changes in only the 2 weeks we've been there so I don't know what's going on with that but it's the only unsettling thing to mention. Everything else is A+--so far.

The Lodge at Historic Lewes

5.0
I would give them a 5 across the board. The apartments are new, nice size with new appliances. Dining room is very nice and food is good. Salon is also very nice and offers good prices. Dr on site has taken very good care of residents and is well regarded.

Shawnee Acres nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawnee Acres nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawnee Acres, 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 Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shawnee Acres, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.6%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
29%
14.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
27.9%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.8%
4.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
26.4%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.3%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.7%
9.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shawnee Acres, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.1%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
0.1%
0.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawnee Acres, DENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.8%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.3%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawnee Acres 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 Shawnee Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawnee Acres, DENational
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.8%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
3.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Milford Place, The Lodge at Historic Lewes and State Street Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shawnee Acres, Delaware. See full list of communities.
There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Shawnee Acres, Delaware. See the full list.
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