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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wiggins Mill, DE

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Park, Buttonwood and Rogers Manor.
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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.
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.
Dunwoody Village is a continuing care retirement community located on 83 acres in Newton Square, PA. Founded in 1924, Dunwoody has always been a community where excellent healthcare is a priority. We expanded our assisted living accommodations to meet the growing needs of seniors who require...
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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.
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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
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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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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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The chef was excellent. The food was specially made and they could accommodate dietary needs. The care was wonderful. a great staff team. and always at least one nurse on site. They had a...
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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My parents have been there for a year. The staff is wonderful and very caring. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy and well cared for. I walk in and I am reminded of a...
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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.
Haddonfield Home Assisted Living offers residents individualized assistance with the activities of daily living, as well as three restaurant-style meals daily, a full complement of wellness programs, weekly housekeeping and linen service, on-site activities and social events, and more. The...
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...

Cost of memory care in Wiggins Mill, DE

The average cost of senior living in Wiggins Mill is $5,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,217 per month.

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

Wiggins Mill, DE
$5,396/mo
$5,374/mo

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

Wiggins Mill, DE
$5,396/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,396/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,171/mo
Studio
$5,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,185/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,924/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Wiggins Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Wiggins Mill

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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Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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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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Wiggins Mill review score based on 871 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 871 reviews of 186 Wiggins Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wiggins Mill 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

Wiggins Mill review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Wiggins Mill, DE186 facilities
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Middletown, DE6 facilities

Review subcategories for Wiggins Mill 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 871 reviews of 186 Wiggins Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wiggins Mill 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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4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.0
Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
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4.0
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Wiggins Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wiggins Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wiggins Mill, 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 Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
64.4%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.4%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.3%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.2%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.1%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50.5%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.9%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wiggins Mill 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 Wiggins Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wiggins Mill, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.5%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.4%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
41.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Cross Keys, Foulk Living and Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wiggins Mill, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 211 memory care facilities near Wiggins Mill, Delaware. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Wiggins Mill, Delaware are Traditions of Cross Keys, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Fountain View at Logan Square. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 211 memory care facilities near you in Wiggins Mill, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wiggins Mill, 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 Wiggins Mill, 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 Wiggins Mill, Delaware ranges from $152 to $15070. The average Memory Care cost in Wiggins Mill, Delaware is $5,396. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wiggins Mill, 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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