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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kent County, DE
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kent County 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 Kent County, 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 Kent County or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kent County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Smyrna Landing, Mayfair and Mayfair.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Townsend, Point Breeze and Point Breeze.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Kent County, DE
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9.2
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50 reviews
Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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...
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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38 reviews
It felt like home to my parent. Pricing was reasonable. Staff was helpful and we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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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26 reviews
Kind and caring staff in the Memory Care area. Couldn't do enough for my father and we were so appreciative. [name removed] was absolutely amazing. Room sizes in memory care were good. 1 room bed/living...
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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My husband, [name removed], was a patient for rehab at your Dover, DE facility from [dates removed] in the Magnolia unit. The improvement in [name removed] was amazing in such a short time! It was a team...
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 Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol, our team is dedicated to using the latest therapeutic technologies while supporting an atmosphere that recognizes individual needs. Our diverse skilled team of medical professionals works in tandem to create a tailored plan of care, using the wide variety of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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 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 Kent County, DE
The average cost of senior living in Kent County is $5,758 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kenton, DE with an average of $5,666 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kent County, DE vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kent County, DE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kent County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kent County, DE by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kent County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kent County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kent County
Milford Place
5.0
5 stars for all!
We know other people who had been here and had a good experience which was the main reason we chose this facility.
Everyone was compassionate and responded to her needs
Dover Place
5.0
The lady in charge of activities is a special person and that is something we really like about Dover Place. Based on the experience we have had we have recommended this community many times to others and will continue to do so!
Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE
4.9
We relocated my mother-in-law from Florida and quickly realized that her memory issues were more than just age related. From start to move in, Harmony at Kent helped ease our minds knowing that she would be safe and cared for. She is very happy with her apartment and enjoys the food and ...
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Kent County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent County, 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 Kent County 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 Kent County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kent County, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kent County 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 Kent County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kent County, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kent County 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 Kent County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent County, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent County 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 Kent County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent County, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent County 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 Kent County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent County, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Dover, Milford Place and Dover Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kent County, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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