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READ MOREThe average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,418 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 8 Assisted Living Communities in Kent County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Kent County, DE
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READ MORE3034 S Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, DE 19977
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"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
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"Brookdale Dover (formerly Emeritus at Dover) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every d..."
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READ MORE820 Middletown Odessa Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
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"While Meadowcrest offers the worry-free, independent living you may be seeking now; life is better here – because our lifestyle provides t..."
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"Located In scenic southern Delaware, Milford Place offers our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by developing individual ..."
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"Choptank Assisted Living is a stunning care home located in the beautiful and secluded residential area of Denton, Maryland. Our goal is to..."
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READ MORE100 DELAWARE VETERAN'S DRIVE, Milford, DE 19963
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READ MOREAccording to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, Kent County’s average monthly cost for assisted living is significantly higher than the national average of $4,000, and only slightly over the state average of $5,350. Kent County is one of the most expensive areas in the region for assisted living costs. Rates here are higher than the relatively small cities of Allentown, PA ($3,750) and Atlantic City, NJ ($5,100), as well as the much larger city of Baltimore, MD ($4,250). Only Trenton, NJ is higher at $7,230 per month.
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Kent County, so data for the county seat, Dover, was used.
Kent County/Dover Area
$5,418
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$5,350
Trenton NJ
$7,230
Allentown PA
$3,750
Atlantic City NJ
$5,100
Baltimore MD
$4,250
The cost of senior care varies depending on location and type of care. In Kent County, skilled nursing care in a semiprivate room is more than double the price of all other types of care, including assisted living. In-home care, such as home health aides and homemaker services, is moderately less expensive than assisted living. Residential care facilities typically include expenses such as utilities, property taxes and maintenance in their room-and-board fees, while in-home care does not. These factors should be considered when deciding on the best type of care for a senior’s unique situation.
Assisted Living
$5,418
Homemaker Services
$4,004
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Adult Day Health Services
$1,300
Nursing Home Care
$10,768
Delaware’s Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance furnishes health care to low-income residents who meet certain eligibility requirements. Delaware Medicaid is organized as a managed care program called the Diamond State Health Plan and provides services such as primary care, chiropractic services, laboratory work, prescriptions, hospital visits, transportation, mental health care and substance abuse services.
To qualify, applicants must:
Optional State Supplementation
Delaware offers an optional supplementation to federal SSI benefits. To qualify for the supplement, recipients must be eligible for SSI benefits, be aged, blind or disabled and live in an approved adult residential care or assisted living facility. Enrolled seniors receive $140 for an individual or $448 for a married couple in addition to their monthly federal SSI payment.
To apply for OSS, seniors should contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
General Assistance
General Assistance is a state-run program that provides cash assistance to low-income Delaware residents who don’t qualify for federally funded programs such as Social Security benefits. To qualify for this program, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
There are several community centers in Kent County that provide area seniors with opportunities to stay active and maintain ties to their local community. These organizations provide nutritious meals, adult day services, transportation, bingo and card games, dancing lessons, educational opportunities, recreational outings and social events.
Modern Maturity Center
1121 Forrest Ave., Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-1200
Frederica Senior Center
216 S. Market St., Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-4555
Harvest Years Senior Center
30 South St., Camden, DE 19934
(302) 698-4285
The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities maintains a resource center, dedicated website and call center to provide elderly and disabled residents with assistance in navigating the array of benefits and services available to them. Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
1901 N Dupont Hwy., New Castle, DE 19720
(800) 223-9074
The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs provides trained service officers to help vets navigate the complex process of qualifying for military benefits, while the Kent County VA Clinic provides physical and mental health care to area veterans.
Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs
802 Silver Lake Blvd., Ste. 100, Dover DE, 19901
(800) 344-9900
Kent County VA Clinic
198 S Governors Ave., Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904
(800) 461-8262
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