Sussex County Hospice Care

A Sussex County assisted living facility (ALF) offers seniors a great way to spend their retirement years. These facilities are ideal for seniors who do not require24/7 skilled nursing. Residents can get the help that they need with all of their living needs. Caring staff is on hand at all times, and they are there to help the seniors with their daily living needs. There are also numerous opportunities for the elderly to get out and enjoy the local area. A Delaware ALF puts residents within walking distance to numerous beaches. The summer is a time of great excitement, and there are lots of activities that are perfect for elderly residents.

The benefits Sussex County assisted living include access to friendly towns that are within an easy drive to the major metro areas on the east coast. The Cape May ferry is located in the area, and this takes passengers from Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware. There are lots of great beaches that are found in the area, and these are filled with activities during the summer. Rehoboth Beach hosts a variety of events. This small, coastal town is packed with tourists in the summer, and this ensures that there are great dining and shopping opportunities. Shoppers will enjoy the Rehoboth Beach Outlets. This is a complex of over a hundred merchants.

Health care is also abundant to a resident of a Sussex County assisted living facility. This area of Delaware has plenty of experts on its own, and when seniors want a second opinion, they are within a short drive of the major cities on the eastern seaboard. Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. are only an hour’s drive away. The weather is another draw. Summers are warm and humid, and winters are mild and mostly free of snow.

Sussex County, Delaware is an incredibly affordable place to live. Even though residents are a short drive to the major cities, there are only about 120,000 residents that live in the county. This ensures small town hospitality and low crime rates. The costs of living at a private room in a Delaware ALF are some of the most affordable in the nation, and residents can expect to pay an average of $48,435 per month. A private room at a nursing home runs about $78,000 and a semi-private room will cost around $65,000 per year.

AssistedSeniorLiving makes it easy for the elderly and their families to find a great Sussex County assisted living facility. Our site includes an easy to use search feature that connects users with all of the providers in the area. Reviews are also included with the results, and this saves time and allows seniors to find the perfect place for them.

Sussex County Senior Care: Quick Facts

Assisted living (state avg, monthly)$63,228
Nursing home, semi-private (monthly)$91,250
Nursing home, private room (monthly)$96,720
In-home homemaker (monthly)$48,050
In-home health aide (monthly)$52,625
Adult day care (monthly)$19,500

No hospice communities are listed directly in Sussex County yet. Here are options in nearby areas.

Heritage at Dover

Heritage at Dover

1203 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904-6541

Heritage at Dover is a 71-apartment Assisted Living Community nestled in a rural area near historic downtown Dover. Our community is located in the heart of Kent County, surrounded by numerous entertainment and…

Seaford Center

Seaford Center

1100 Norman Eskridge Hwy
Seaford, DE 19973-1724

Located in Sussex County, Delaware, Seaford Center is a Skilled Nursing Facility that includes an attached Assisted Living Community. Conveniently located near Route 13 and within 2 miles of Nanticoke Memorial…

Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation

301 Ocean View Boulevard
Lewes, DE 19958

Choosing a place to call home is a decision families make together. We are here to help you select the right health care center to meet you or your family's needs. Whether you are recovering from surgery, injury or…

Lofland Park Center

Lofland Park Center

715 E. King Street
Seaford, DE 19973

Loftland Park Center is a 110-bed skilled nursing facility located in Seaford, DE offering ShortStay, Rehabilitation and LongTerm Care services. We are always available to answer your questions or to provide you and…

Milford Center

Milford Center

700 Marvel Road
Milford, DE 19963

Milford Center is conveniently located close to Route 1. The Center was completely renovated in 2010 and features a Transitional Care Unit (TCU) with semi-private as well as private rooms, both equipped with flat…

Silver Lake Center

Silver Lake Center

1080 Silver Lake Boulevard
Dover, DE 19904

Silver Lake Center is located in historic Dover, Delaware offering both ShortStay Rehabilitation and LongTerm Care. Our Transitional Care Unit offers an alternative for patients requiring Rehabilitation and / or…

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