Senior care in Wilmington, DE

Browse by care type in Wilmington

Pick the level of care first. Pricing, amenities, and the services available all vary by care type.

• AL

  Best Assisted Living in Wilmington

  27 communities

• SNF

  Best Nursing Homes in Wilmington

  26 communities

• HC

  Best Home Care in Wilmington

  19 communities

• IL

  Best Independent Living in Wilmington

  7 communities

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  Manorcare Health Services - Pike Creek

  Wilmington, DE

  2.711 reviews
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  Silver Stream Health And Rehabilitation Center

  Wilmington, NC

  2.310 reviews
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  Azalea Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

  Wilmington, NC

  2.56 reviews

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  The Woods At Holly Tree

  Wilmington, NC

  4.328 reviews
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  Lake Shore Commons

  Wilmington, NC

  4.720 reviews
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  Cambridge Village Of Wilmington

  Wilmington, NC

  4.17 reviews

Cost of living near Wilmington

The cost of living in Delaware is about 8 points higher than the national average. Groceries, transportation, and miscellaneous costs are the big reasons this state can be expensive. However, the cost of housing is about 7 points less than the average, and the median home cost is less. Despite its low housing, rent costs are more than the average, so that's something to consider if you don't want to buy a home. In any state, the living costs can be determined by where in the state you're considering moving. So with careful research, you could have an affordable retirement.

Overall

108.1

Grocery

109.5

Housing

93.3

Utilities

104.3

Transport

111

Misc.

113.7

100 = US average. Delaware statewide; Wilmington-specific data may vary.

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  Resource library

  Social Security's Full Retirement Age Reaches 67 in 2027: What It Means for When You Claim

  In 2027, the full retirement age for Social Security finishes its long climb to 67. People born in 1960 are the first group to reach a full retirement age of exactly 67. Here is what that changes, what it does not, and how the age you claim still moves your check by hundreds of dollars a month.

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  Resource library

  Social Security Is Phasing Out Paper Checks by the End of 2026: What to Do Now

  The federal government has stopped mailing most paper checks, and Social Security wants every beneficiary on direct deposit or a Direct Express card by the end of 2026. Fewer than 1 percent of recipients still get a check in the mail. Here is who is affected, how to switch, and the narrow exceptions that let a few people keep paper.

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  Resource library

  The Social Security Fairness Act Paid $17 Billion in Back Benefits. Now Comes the Tax Bill

  The repeal of WEP and GPO restored Social Security for more than 3 million public-sector retirees, and the agency has paid about $17 billion in back benefits. But those lump sums are taxable, a surprise bill hit this filing season, and a proposal in Congress would change it. Here is where things stand.

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  Savings

  The 13 Best Grocery Stores Offering Senior Discounts (Ages 55+)

  Compare senior grocery discounts at 13 chains, including age requirements, shopping days, and exclusions. Learn how to confirm local participation and request savings at checkout.

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  Savings

  How to Find Low Income Apartments for Seniors: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Section 8, Section 202, public housing and tax credit apartments explained in plain language: who qualifies, what rent really costs, what paperwork to gather, and how to work the waiting lists so you don't lose your place.

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  Savings

  Costco Senior Discount Policies and Membership Benefits

  Costco does not offer senior discounts, but retirees have other ways to save through membership benefits. Compare the annual fee with potential savings on hearing aids, prescriptions, gas, and bulk essentials.

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Common questions about senior living in Wilmington

How many senior living communities are in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington, DE has 49 senior living communities across 4 care types including assisted living, nursing homes, home care.

What care types are available in Wilmington?

Local options include assisted living, nursing homes, home care, independent living. Choose the care level first; pricing, amenities, and required services all vary by care type.

How much does senior living cost in Wilmington?

The cost of living in Delaware is about 8 points higher than the national average. Groceries, transportation, and miscellaneous costs are the big reasons this state can be expensive. However, the cost of housing is about 7 points less than the average, and the median home cost is less. Despite its low housing, rent costs are more than the average, so that's something to consider if you don't want to buy a home. In any state, the living costs can be determined by where in the state you're considering moving. So with careful research, you could have an affordable retirement. Pricing in Wilmington varies by apartment size and care level; request a written cost breakdown from each community on your shortlist.

Does Medicare or Medicaid cover senior living in Wilmington?

Medicare doesn't cover assisted living, independent living, or senior apartments. It does cover medically necessary short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid programs in Delaware may cover some services for eligible residents; coverage and eligibility vary by program.

How do I tour senior living communities in Wilmington?

Request pricing through SeniorSite and we'll send you availability and tour information from the communities you're considering. Most communities welcome both scheduled tours and drop-in visits during business hours.