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The cost of independent living in Bethany Beach is about $5,319 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 83 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Lodge at Truitt Homestead
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Staff is exceptionally competent and helpful and friendly. To make this place exceptional one must use the facilities, the classes and travel opportunities. It is two miles from the Rehaboth Beach Boardwalk....
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
We opened August of 2020! The Lodge offers residents independent living on a monthly-rental basis. That means no large entrance fee and complicated contracts. We have a one-time only community services fee which the equivalent of 2 months rent and residents simply make a one-year commitment to...
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Photo of Gull Creek Senior Living Community
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22 Floor plans available
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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...
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.
Discover a senior living community with a family atmosphere and small town ambiance. Gull Creek offers residents and their families a relaxed environment and a variety of retirement lifestyle offerings on a rental basis; Assisted Living apartments to a safe and secure Memory Care...
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Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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People have been generally pleasant to deal with and will greet my dad when they see him. Dining service is extremely slow. The only thing I would say negatively is that it's very pricey and you have to pay...
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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Photo of Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island
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My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to the...
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 licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
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Catered Living of Ocean Pines is a very nice place overall, unfortunately it didn't end up being a good fit for our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well kept, and the staff are all...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Woodlands is a three-story condominium community with a centrally located elevator and staircase. The building consists of fifty-two units ranging in size from 700 square feet to 1,444 square feet. Each condo features a deluxe kitchen, sunroom, living area, laundry room, wall-to-wall carpet,...
Photo of Catered Living at Ocean Pines
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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My Aunt Alma, who just turned 100 years old on [date removed], has happily resided at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe (Brandywine) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the past 6 years. Despite the lockdown...
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...
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.
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 Georgetown Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Bethany Beach, DE

The average cost of senior living in Bethany Beach is $5,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delmar, DE with an average of $3,553 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bethany Beach, DE vs. nearby cities

Bethany Beach, DE
$5,319/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bethany Beach, DE vs. the state and national average

Bethany Beach, DE
$5,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,152/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bethany Beach vs. other types of senior living

$6,012/mo
Independent Living
$5,319/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bethany Beach, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$6,160/mo
Studio
$6,539/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,621/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,320/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bethany Beach over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bethany Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Bethany Beach

The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD

4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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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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Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

4.8
The facility and staff are excellent. The facility is clean and no crazy smells. Activities are excellent the driver who takes to outside trips and doctor appointments is excellent however the driver only stays in the Berlin area so if you need to see a specialist outside of Berlin you will ...
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Bethany Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethany Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethany Beach, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bethany Beach independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bethany Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethany Beach, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethany Beach independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bethany Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethany Beach, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethany Beach independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Bethany Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethany Beach, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.8%
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The Lodge at Truitt Homestead, Gull Creek Senior Living Community and The Lodge at Historic Lewes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bethany Beach, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Bethany Beach, Delaware. See the full list.

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