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10 Best Nursing Homes in Newark, DE

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Newark is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 22 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Newark, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Newark is about $5,673, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 231 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Newark, DE

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Photo of The Vero at Newark
77 Photos available
8.8
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7 reviews
8.8
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7 reviews
5 star
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Everyone is super friendly. Like that independent & assisted living is mixed, not separated. There is not enough community space for bingo, crafts, cards, etc. there is no large community room.
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.
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Photo of Somerford House and Place of Newark
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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59 reviews
8.5
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59 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
37%
3 star
15%
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3%
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My father was previously a resident at Somerford House and Place of Newark and we were very pleased with everything about the facility. Unfortunately my father passed away recently, but he enjoyed his time...
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.
Somerford House offers general assisted living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Newark, Delaware. Centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Step inside our doors to discover a lovely,...
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Photo of Millcroft Living
1212 Photos available
8.4
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21 reviews
8.4
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21 reviews
5 star
39%
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14%
3 star
19%
2 star
14%
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The family is very happy with Millcroft Living thus far. My mother-in-law is doing well there. Staff has been competent and friendly. Millcroft administration made her transition go smoothly.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Serving the Newark community for over 40 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Newark
77 Photos available
8.2
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66 reviews
8.2
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66 reviews
5 star
50%
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27%
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12%
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5%
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6%
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The staff is friendly and very helpful. The facility is very clean. They offer multiple activities and make sure everyone feels included. They foster resident friendships and welcome new people with open...
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.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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Photo of Abbey Manor of Elkton
33 Photos available
8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
77%
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15%
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0%
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8%
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I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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Photo of Brookdale Hockessin
77 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
6.3
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29 reviews
6.3
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29 reviews
5 star
38%
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41%
3 star
14%
2 star
7%
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We chose Brookdale Hockessin because of the location, the cost, the smaller size of the facility and the overall family-type atmosphere. They do their very best to give residents a happy, comfortable and...
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.
Go do the things you love and let us help with the rest.Here at our assisted living community in Hockessin, Delaware, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like meditation, you...
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Photo of The Summit
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3.0
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9 reviews
3.0
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9 reviews
5 star
45%
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22%
3 star
22%
2 star
11%
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Pretty expensive. Assisted living has concerts for activities, for memory care the activities vary. Food is delicious, we have eaten there several times and its amazing. They have a chef that went to a great...
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.
The Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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Photo of Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek
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1.0
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19 reviews
1.0
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19 reviews
5 star
21%
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26%
3 star
5%
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16%
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My wife was here for almost three weeks for rehabilitation physical and occupational therapy after knee replacement surgery. She is 84 and was already handicapped with long term posterior tibial tendinitis...
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 Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek, we nurture an environment where the exchanges of ideas can be free flowing and is always welcome. We encourage your input by making ourselves visible and approachable in a caring and helpful manner. In keeping with our mission and ensure Cadia Rehabilitation...
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1.0
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1.0
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6 reviews
5 star
66%
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17%
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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Elkton, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art 177-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. Our...
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Photo of Caraway Assisted Living
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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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Photo of Newark Manor
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...
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.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...
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.
ManorCare Pike Creek provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Regal Heights
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Newark, DE

The average cost of senior living in Newark is $5,673 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,502 per month.

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

Newark, DE
$5,673/mo
$5,754/mo
$5,663/mo

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

Newark, DE
$5,673/mo
U.S. national average
$4,859/mo

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

$5,535/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,673/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,114/mo
Studio
$5,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,036/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Newark over time

Newark, DEDE stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Newark

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Newark

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

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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Newark nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newark nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Newark, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Newark 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 Newark Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Newark, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newark 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 Newark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newark, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Newark 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 Newark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newark, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Newark 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 Newark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newark, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville and Foulk Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Newark, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 22 nursing homes facilities near Newark, Delaware. See the full list.

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