Assisted Living Facilities in Delaware
Delaware Assisted Living Facilities Directory
3 licensed assisted living facilities across 3 cities.
Delaware licenses Assisted Living facilities through the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality. The state has about 35 licensed assisted living facilities, with most being larger communities. A few smaller homes with 30 or fewer beds serve residents in more intimate settings.
See what care costs here, or learn how assisted living facilities work.
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Delaware care costs at a glance
Median monthly figures for Delaware. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.
| Type of care | Median per month |
|---|---|
| Assisted living Monthly median, one resident | $7,600 |
| In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week | $6,673 |
| Nursing home Semi-private room | $14,494 |
Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.
Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.
Full cost breakdown for Delaware assisted living facilities →Talk through your shortlist with an advisor
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What small care homes are called in Delaware
- Licensing term
- assisted living facility (ALF)
- Size and capacity
- Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
- Licensed and inspected by
- Delaware Division of Health Care Quality
Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay in Delaware?
Delaware's managed Medicaid program can cover assisted living services for members who meet a nursing home level of care. The program to ask about by name is Diamond State Health Plan Plus.
How Medicaid covers residential care →Common questions about assisted living facilities in Delaware
- How many assisted living facilities are there in Delaware?
- Our Delaware directory lists 3 licensed assisted living facilities across 3 cities.
- What is an assisted living facility in Delaware?
- "Assisted Living Facility" is the Delaware licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
- How much does assisted living cost in Delaware?
- The median assisted living rate in Delaware is $7,600 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
- Who licenses assisted living facilities in Delaware?
- Delaware Division of Health Care Quality licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
- Does Medicaid pay for assisted living facilities in Delaware?
- Delaware's managed Medicaid program can cover assisted living services for members who meet a nursing home level of care. The program to ask about by name is Diamond State Health Plan Plus. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.