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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bowers, DE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bowers 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 Bowers, 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 Bowers or another care type is right for you. Browse 128 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Bowers.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lewes Beach, Pilottown and Smyrna Landing.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairton, New England Crossroads and Lummistown.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Bowers, DE

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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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Provides: Memory Care, 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.
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.
Newark Manor Nursing Home is an intermediate care facility with twenty four hour a day professional nursing care located on W. Main Street in Newark, Delaware. We have been in business since 1964. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our staff and the homelike environment we provide.We are...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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...

Cost of nursing homes in Bowers, DE

The average cost of senior living in Bowers is $5,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kenton, DE with an average of $5,666 per month.

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

Bowers, DE
$5,671/mo
$5,758/mo
$5,923/mo

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

Bowers, DE
$5,671/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$5,547/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,671/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,385/mo
Studio
$6,044/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,349/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,306/mo

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 Bowers

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bowers

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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Mullica Gardens Assisted Living in Mullica Hill, NJ

3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Mullica Gardens Assisted Living and the overall experience was good. I knew that my loved one was safe and that was very important to me. Overall, the staff was good. Some were poor and some were great. The food was good. The activities were great, ...
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Millcroft Living in Newark, DE

4.5
The assisted living staff are excellent. Caring, attentive, patient, and friendly. Parking can be a pain is the only really negative thing I would say. The room sizes are good, my mom is happy with it. The last question is not a knock on Millcroft, its just the absurd costs of elderly care ...
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Bowers nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bowers nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bowers, 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 Bowers 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 Bowers that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bowers, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.9%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.7%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.6%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bowers 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 Bowers Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bowers, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bowers 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 Bowers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bowers, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bowers 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 Bowers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bowers, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bowers 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 Bowers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bowers, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
0.4%
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