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10 Best Nursing Homes in Seaford, DE

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Seaford 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Seaford, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Seaford is about $5,886, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 136 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Seaford, DE

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Photo of Peregrine Salisbury
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5 for all! What we like the most about Peregrine Salisbury is the compassion and friendliness. We would Most 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.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
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I found Milford Place to be a fine place to care for my mother during her final months. Care and service were consistent. Staff and administration were very responsive, communicative and caring. I would not...
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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It's been ok. I think communication could be better. Very clean. Staff is very friendly. Care could be better. My mom is incontinent and needs reminders every 2 hours and I feel they do not stay on top of...
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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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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The biggest problem there is that there are so many people, there's not as much individual care. Not that they don't do a good job, there's just more people per attendant. She was there for rehab and it was...
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 Salisburg Rehabilitation and Nursing 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...
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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.
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...
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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.
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.
[Why John B. Parsons?]The John B. Parsons Assisted Living Community has served seniors on the Delmarva Peninsula for more than 100 years. Our family-owned and operated community offers a special warmth and ambience in the beautiful, stately John B. Parsons mansion where fine arts and antiques...
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Cost of nursing homes in Seaford, DE

The average cost of senior living in Seaford is $5,886 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, DE with an average of $5,879 per month.

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

Seaford, DE
$5,886/mo
$5,886/mo

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

Seaford, DE
$5,886/mo
U.S. national average
$4,894/mo

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

$5,862/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,886/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,389/mo
Studio
$6,084/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,386/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Seaford over time

Seaford, DEDE stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Seaford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Seaford

Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury

4.9
My husband stayed for 14 days. I was nervous about leaving him at first but the staff made him feel extremely comfortable. I had family members visit him when I was away and each one stated that he was in good spirits each time they visited.

The Residence at Eden Green in Denton, MD

5.0
They are so awesome I cannot say enough about them. My uncle loves it there. Small town values. He was at [community removed] for 6 months beautiful property bells and whistles and awful staff uncaring people in general.

Peregrine Salisbury

5.0
The staff are very willing to help. The facility is very clean, the rooms are very spacious and clean. The activities person ([name removed]) does a great job keeping us informed about [name removed] participation. The nurse keeps us informed about any issues [name removed] may be having.

Seaford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Seaford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Seaford, 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 Seaford 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 Seaford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Seaford, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Seaford 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 Seaford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Seaford, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Seaford 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 Seaford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Seaford, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Seaford 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 Seaford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Seaford, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Seaford 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 Seaford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Seaford, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peregrine Salisbury, Milford Place and Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Seaford, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Seaford, Delaware. See the full list.

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