Guide to Delaware Assisted Living Facilities

Important Facts About Delaware Assisted Living Homes

In the small state of Delaware the agency tasked to oversee assisted living is the Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection, who can be contacted direct at (302) 577-6661. The licensure term that they choose to use in Delaware is "assisted living facilities," and regulations around the industry were recently updated in 2006. New Delaware assisted living homes with more than 10 beds, must provide at least 100 square feet of floor space for each resident in a private bedroom and at least 80 square feet of floor space for each resident sharing a bedroom. These set minimums ensure that your loved ones have a nice room to reside in at Delaware assisted living facilities.

Average Costs of Delaware Assisted Living Facilities

The monthly cost for a resident who plans to live in a Delaware assisted living home can range from $2,650 to $6,874, with the average living cost coming in at $4,839 per month. Delaware is a small state, so these costs do not vary much by city or region. There are separate reported assisted living costs for Wilmington which are detailed below.

• Residents who are looking to live in Delaware assisted living facilities in Wilmington will end up paying anywhere from $4,228 to $6,874 per month.
• The average cost of an assisted living home in Wilmington is $5,219 per month.

Finding Assisted Living Homes in Delaware

If you are currently in the process of trying to find a Delaware assisted living facility for a loved one, then you should use the search form at the top of this page to learn more information about options in the area. All you need to do is provide your zip code and the type of senior care of interest, then you will be connected to our partner site which has a comprehensive directory of all the state licensed assisted living homes in Delaware that currently have openings for your loved one. If you would rather speak with someone direct, then all you have to do is call the toll-free number listed at the top of this page for additional help for your assisted living search. Our expert team of elder care advisors are available to you free of charge, and will help answer any questions you have about your search for the right Delaware assisted living facility for your loved one.