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

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I recently spent 3 weeks at The Meadows while recovering from a fractured hip and hip replacement surgery. I recommend this place very highly. There was one aide who worked the night shift who consistently...
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Everything has gone very well at The Heritage so far! It's a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. My loved one really seems to be enjoying himself here! They...
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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.
The Heritage Assisted living is a family oriented senior living option that offers privacy and personal care while encouraging independence and community involvement. The Heritage family promotes independent living and preserves dignity while assuring safety and comfort. There are a variety of...
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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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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 Hammontonarea with affordable, 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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Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...
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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
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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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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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My Mother found a whole new family at Brandywine almost three years ago. And this is because the people that choose to work there treat 1) the job like a vocation, and, 2) the residents like their own...
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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.
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...
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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.
Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...
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As my mother-in-law entered into her advanced stages of dementia, we struggled to find a home that would provide a satisfactory level of care. Moving her from this care facility to that one, we became...
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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.
Riverview Estates is a faith-based community serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with respect, acceptance, dignity and joy.
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The VC is really nice and the provide really good care. We expected the application to take a long time but he was able to move in in a month. He's in the new part so it has alot of ammentities, they provide...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Garden Spot Village is a great place where the staff truly cares about the residents! Everyone there is so helpful and thoughtful. Their activities and special events are so well thought out and a great time...
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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.
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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Thorntown, DE

The average cost of senior living in Thorntown is $5,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,217 per month.

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

Thorntown, DE
$5,383/mo
$5,504/mo

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

Thorntown, DE
$5,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,383/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,111/mo
Studio
$5,771/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,077/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,696/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Thorntown

Recent reviews for memory care in Thorntown

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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Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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Thorntown review score based on 1,219 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 1219 reviews of 271 Thorntown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thorntown 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

Thorntown review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Thorntown, DE271 facilities
8.0
Delaware City, DE351 facilities
6.9
Odessa, DE6 facilities

Review subcategories for Thorntown 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 1,219 reviews of 271 Thorntown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thorntown 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Thorntown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thorntown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thorntown, 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 Thorntown 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 Thorntown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thorntown, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.2%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.9%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.8%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.2%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Thorntown 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 Thorntown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thorntown, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.8%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thorntown 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 Thorntown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thorntown, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.2%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.1%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thorntown 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 Thorntown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.8%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thorntown 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 Thorntown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thorntown, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
52.1%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50.7%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Cross Keys, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Sunrise of Lafayette Hill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thorntown, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 319 memory care facilities near Thorntown, Delaware. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Thorntown, Delaware are Traditions of Cross Keys, Sunrise of Lafayette Hill and Morningside House of Collegeville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 319 memory care facilities near you in Thorntown, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thorntown, 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 Thorntown, 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 Thorntown, Delaware ranges from $152 to $15070. The average Memory Care cost in Thorntown, Delaware is $5,383. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thorntown, Delaware typically starts at $152. 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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