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HOUSING RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS
Here at Fraim Center for Active Adults, we see the value in everyone. We want to be as much of help to those in need of a place to call home. Below we have listed options for Assisted Living, Homecare, 55 and older communities, and low income housing in Delaware. Although there are many options to choose from we thought it would be helpful to provide you with a place to start your search.
A guide to older Delawareans and Persons with Physical Disabilities.
Email: delawareadrc@delaware.gov
Phone: 1-800-223-9074
ASSISTED/ INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES
Below are a list of exceptional assisted living options in the Delaware area
THE VERO AT NEWARK
Address: 924 Barksdale Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302-455-7979
What they offer: Person Centered Assisted Living, Alzheimer & Dementia Care
*Brand new facility opening up in July 2022!! For more inquires please visit the website below!
SOMERFORD HOUSE AND PLACE OF NEWARK
Address: 4175 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-266-9255
What they offer: Assisted Living, Memory care, Respite Care, & Short term stays.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
MILCROFT
Address: 255 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302-366-0160
What they offer: Independent, Assisted Living, & Rehabilitation Facility.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
BROOKDALE HOCKESSIN
Address: 6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
Phone: 302-239-3200
What they offer: Assisted Living & Memory Care.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
FOULK MANOR SOUTH
Address: 407 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-655-6249
What they offer: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, & Short Term Stays.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
FORWOOD MANOR
Address: 1912 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone: 302-529-1600
What they offer: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Rehabilitation, & Short Term Stays.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
SHIPLEY MANOR
Address: 2723 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone: 302-479-0111
What they offer: Assisted Living & Independent Living.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
HARBOR CHASE
Address: 2004 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-600-1650
What they offer: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
HOME CARE RESOURCES
Below are a list of exceptional home care options in the Delaware area
GRISWOLD HOME CARE
Address: 5145 W Woodmill Dr #22, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: 302-416-6758
What they offer: Homemaking Care, Personal Care, Live In/ Overnight Care, Companion Care.
Areas serviced: Bear, Hockessin, Montchanin, Odessa, St. Georges, Winterthur, Claymont, Kirkwood, Newcastle, Port Penn, Townsend, Yorklyn, Delaware City, Middletown, Newark, Rockland, Wilmington
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
HOME INSTEAD
Address: 2347, 1701 Shallcross Ave # A, Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-654-4003
What they offer: Personal Care, Alzheimer's/ Dementia, Hospice Support, Chronic Illness Care, Home Helper, Transportation, & Companionship.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
STEPS HOMECARE
Address: 1224 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-803-5354
What they offer: Medical Social Workers, Personal/ Companion Care, Rehabilitative Therapies, Skilled Nursing Care, Home Health Aids.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
RIGHT AT HOME
Address: 1500 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-652-1550
What they offer: Alzheimer/ Dementia Care, Companionship/ Homemaking, Health Reminders, Hygiene, Non-Medical Care, Physical Assistance, Respite Care, & Wellness.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
COMFORT KEEPERS
Address: 92 Reads Way #207, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-322-6717
What they offer: In-Home care, Specialized Care, Respite Care.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
55 AND OLDER COMMUNITIES
Below is a list of exceptional communities you are sure to enjoy!
THE PONDS AT BAYBERRY
Address: 605 Vivaldi Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: 302-378-5072
What they offer:
500-plus age-restricted single-family and villa homes, all with on-lot maintenance included
A 10,000-square-foot clubhouse with an outdoor recreational complex. Country-like setting with charming restaurants, shops, boating and golf courses just a short drive away.
Walking-distance dining, shopping & entertainment.
Quick, toll-free access to major highways that can take you to Delaware beaches, state parks or on quick trips to MD, VA, NJ & NY to visit family & friends.
Over 50% of the community is preserved open space, with miles of walking/biking trails and fountained ponds throughout.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
K. HOVNANIAN'S FOUR SEASONS AT BAYMONT FARMS
Address: 206 Northern Oak Street, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: 888-425-1819
What they offer:
Enjoy a resort-style experience with luxury amenities and a full calendar of activities and social events.
Not far from major state routes, our 55-plus communities in DE offer easy access to larger cities, as well as the state's beautiful beaches.
The First State has long been a favorite destination for retirees and active adults hoping to enjoy their time near the coast.
Community living in Middletown, Dover, and Delaware Beaches.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
RYAN HOMES AT THE PRESERVE AT DEEP CREEK
Address: 203 Anglesey Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: 302-207-2113
What they offer:
Up to 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths
2 car garage with upgraded carriage door.
Community includes a pool, barbeque area, exercise and game room.
Lawn care, and snow removal will be handled for you.
Just minutes from the area’s best shopping and dining in Middletown, DE.
*For more inquires please visit their website below!
MERIDIAN CROSSING HOMES
Address: 701 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE 19701
Phone: 302-834-1740
What they offer:
With acres of beautifully manicured grounds, ponds, fountains, play areas for children and open green spaces.
Has an oversized pool, clubhouse and fitness center, along with many outdoor features including tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, and a walking path.
Important major highways make commuting into Wilmington convenient and accommodating as well as access to other major cities.
Rock-solid, energy-efficient homes for owners who enjoy reduced carbon emissions, minimized environmental impact, and overall improvement in quality of life, saving money on utilities and repair.
For more inquires please visit their website below!
COLUMBIA PLACE
Address: 1208 Coulee Way, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-392-4481
What they offer:
Single Level Living with Master Bedroom and Ensuite Bathroom
French Style Architecture and Copper Detailing
HOA Maintained and Community Landscaping
Gated Neighborhood for a Low-Maintenance Lifestyle
Design Center to Customize Your New Home
A few minutes drive and residents can enjoy shopping at Concord or Christiana Malls, and Wilmington's riverfront and downtown area
LOW INCOME HOUSING
Below is a list of affordable housing for seniors, and families!
QUAKER HILL PLACE APARTMENTS
Address: 200 N Washington St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-571-0100
Qualifications:
Households headed by persons who are 62 years of age, or older or at least 18 years of age and have a disability
Tenant Rent is based on income and is typically 30% of the adjusted annual income of your house hold
Annual gross income limits, which may not exceed to qualify for an apartment are: One person $33,100, Two people $37,800, Three people $42,550, and Four people $47,250
What they offer:
On site parking
Pet park
Quiet neighborhood
Well lit street
Access to major highways
*For more inquires please call their office with the "call now" button below!
VILLAGE OF ST. JOHNS
Address: 2020 Tatnall St, Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: 302-467-1021
Qualifications:
To start the process of applying for an apartment at the
Village of St. John, seniors who are 62 or older may call (302) 467-1021,
or email mail@villageofstjohn.org to request an application.
What they offer:
On-Site Parking
Wireless Internet Access
53 one- and two-bedroom units of housing
Variety of community spaces/services
Many of the apartments have beautifully restored historic windows and other architectural features
*For more inquires please call their website in the link below!
BIRCHWOOD MANLOVE MANOR
Address: 325 A Manlove Pl, Wilmington, DE 19804
Phone: 302-409-3541
Qualifications:
These communities are part of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program
State housing agencies regulate the process in order to ensure only qualified residents may live here
There is a strict maximum income requirement which is based on the county’s area median income (AMI) which cannot be exceeded
Program regulations require we calculate anticipated total gross household income over the next 12 months.
All income and assets go through a verification and audit process which is of the highest standard.
What they offer:
Community rooms with ongoing activities
Outdoor space with gardens
Fitness centers
Computer rooms
Off-Street Parking
On-Site Management
On-Site Maintenance
Laundry Facilities
For more inquires please visit their website in the link below!
SACRED HEART VILLAGE 2
Address: 625 E 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-300-3771
Qualifications:
People age 61 1/2 with gross income less than $28,150 (one person) or $32,150 (two people).
What they offer:
Convenience store/café
Recreational activities
Food program
Off-street parking
Security
Transportation access to off-site grocery shopping, social outings, a hair salon, medical/ dental services, and a fitness center
For more inquires please visit their website in the link below!