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10 Best Nursing Homes in Townsend, DE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Townsend nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Townsend, DE may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Townsend or another care type is right for you. Browse 351 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Townsend.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Park, Buttonwood and Rogers Manor.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fenwick, Portertown and Riddleton.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Townsend, DE

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Cardinal Retirement Village
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Riverview Rehabilitation and Health Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Manor Care Health Svc
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Accolades Senior Care
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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Photo of Vine Street Manor
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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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Photo of North Star Manor
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.
Photo of Hamilton Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Hamilton 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 for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Cromwell Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Cromwell 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 for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Divinity Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Divinity Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Penn Center For Rehab & Care
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: 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.
See details
Photo of ACCELerate Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Philadelphia
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Heritage at Liberty Court and Liberty Court, two Genesis HealthCare facilities located under the same roof, offer Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing options.Heritage at Liberty Court Assisted Living offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports each resident's...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 nursing homes in Townsend, DE

The average cost of senior living in Townsend is $5,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Castle, DE with an average of $5,392 per month.

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

Townsend, DE
$5,617/mo
$5,649/mo

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

Townsend, DE
$5,617/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$5,374/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,617/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,171/mo
Studio
$5,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,179/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,905/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Townsend

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Townsend

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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Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

Townsend nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Townsend nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Townsend, 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 Townsend 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 Townsend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.6%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.5%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Townsend 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 Townsend Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Townsend 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 Townsend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Townsend 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 Townsend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Townsend, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Townsend 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 Townsend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Townsend, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
42.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Cross Keys, Foulk Living and Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Townsend, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 351 nursing homes facilities near Townsend, Delaware. See the full list.

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