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If your loved one needs memory care in Petersburg, A Place for Mom can help. With 75 memory care facilities in Petersburg, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Petersburg incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Petersburg memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Petersburg, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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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
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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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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: 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.
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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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...
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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...
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Rio Grande Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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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...
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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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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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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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My mom originally resided at two different very large Assisted living facilities and her care was terrible. A year ago decided to move her for the third time and that was to Nichols Senior Care. In the year...
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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.
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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
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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.
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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Overall we're very pleased with how things turned out at Luther Towers. The staff here is friendly and professional, and they were a big help and made the whole move-in process very easy. It's a nice looking...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers II Luther Towers II is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Wilmington, Delaware where the Christina River, the Brandywine Creek, and the Delaware River all meet. With a beautiful and vibrant riverfront containing theatres, markets, restaurants, and...
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My loved one is doing very well here. He is being cared for very well here. I'am happy with everything they have done for us. The staff is patient and very caring towards the residents. They do a good job...
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Ingleside Homes offers affordable assisted living to all fail seniors, regardless of income, who need assistance with two or more activities of assisted living such as eating, bathing and dressing.
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Cost of memory care in Petersburg, DE

The average cost of senior living in Petersburg is $5,828 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,547 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Petersburg, DE vs. nearby cities

Petersburg, DE
$5,828/mo
$5,867/mo
$5,867/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Petersburg, DE vs. the state and national average

Petersburg, DE
$5,828/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Petersburg vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,828/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Petersburg, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,731/mo
Studio
$6,498/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,762/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,380/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Petersburg

Recent reviews for memory care in Petersburg

Brookdale Dover

5.0
Mom enjoys her “stay” at Brookdale and tells me how nice everyone is . She enjoys putting puzzles together with her friend and playing bingo. Whenever I am there for mealtime the food always looks and smells great.

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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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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Petersburg review score based on 318 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 318 reviews of 70 Petersburg memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Petersburg review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Petersburg review score compared against nearby cities

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Petersburg, DE70 facilities
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Viola, DE7 facilities
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Felton, DE11 facilities

Review subcategories for Petersburg memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 318 reviews of 70 Petersburg memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Petersburg resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Petersburg memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Petersburg memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Petersburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Petersburg, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Petersburg memory care

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 Petersburg Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Petersburg, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Petersburg memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Petersburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Petersburg, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
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37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Petersburg memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Petersburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Petersburg, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Petersburg memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Petersburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Petersburg, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
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27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 75 memory care facilities near Petersburg, Delaware. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Petersburg, Delaware are Lorelton, Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 75 memory care facilities near you in Petersburg, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Petersburg, Delaware, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Petersburg, Delaware, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Petersburg, Delaware ranges from $495 to $12190. The average Memory Care cost in Petersburg, Delaware is $5,828. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Petersburg, Delaware typically starts at $495. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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