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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 108 independent living facilities in Melvin Crossroads, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodcrest, Mayfair and Crossgates.
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The people here are wonderful and really caring. We love this place there is just so much to do and see. The only thing that I would change is that they only have one elevator for all the residents. Other...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Park View at Miramar Landing ,one of the area's newest apartment communities for seniors. Our leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM until 3:00PM (except for holidays). Park View at Miramar Landing is designed with seniors in mind as you can see by our list of amenities. We...
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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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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
The senior housing community of Park View at Dundalk, Maryland offers wonderful accommodations at an affordable price. Park View at Dundalk provides housing to low income seniors 55 and older that accepts Section 8 vouchers. Our residents can choose from two different one bedroom floor plans in...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
From wooded views to well-maintained grounds, enjoyable living begins with the Glen Creek Apartment Community. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom town homes are available. Enhance your lifestyle with Glen Creek's swimming pool, children's play area and clubhouse with...
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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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My Mother who is 93 has lived at Parkview Abingdon (Box Hill) for 3 years. Is it perfect no but it is friendly and has great residents. My Mom knew when she moved in about the laundry facility, but more...
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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.
Park View at Box Hill is a senior housing community in Abingdon, Harford County, MD. Abingdon is located approximately twenty five miles northeast of Baltimore, and sits on the Bush River, a tidal estuary that extends to the Chesapeake Bay. Abingdon has plenty to see and do; restaurants,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Melvin Crossroads, DE

The average cost of senior living in Melvin Crossroads is $4,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartly, DE with an average of $3,906 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melvin Crossroads, DE vs. nearby cities

Melvin Crossroads, DE
$4,137/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melvin Crossroads, DE vs. the state and national average

Melvin Crossroads, DE
$4,137/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melvin Crossroads vs. other types of senior living

$6,038/mo
Independent Living
$4,137/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Melvin Crossroads, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,885/mo
Studio
$6,646/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,387/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,333/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Melvin Crossroads

Recent reviews for independent living in Melvin Crossroads

The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD

4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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Sunrise of Severna Park

4.3
The location of the facility is great for family so we are able to visit often. The staff are very friendly and he really likes the woman who comes into clean the apartment. His apartment is comfortable, clean, and new. One thing he has brought up is that the dining room staff members do not ...
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Peregrine Salisbury

4.6
We are very pleased with our choice. The facility has a home like feel. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My mom loves the food and raves about it. They encourage families to come and eat with them. I would recommend Peregrine Salisbury to others.

Melvin Crossroads independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvin Crossroads independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvin Crossroads, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melvin Crossroads independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Melvin Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melvin Crossroads, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvin Crossroads independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Melvin Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melvin Crossroads, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvin Crossroads independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Melvin Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melvin Crossroads, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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40%
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There are 108 independent living facilities near Melvin Crossroads, Delaware. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Melvin Crossroads, Delaware are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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