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Assisted Livings in Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington has one licensed assisted living, Shipley Living Health Care Assisted Living, with room for 17 residents. Because options in Wilmington are limited, we also list the 2 nearest licensed homes in surrounding communities below. Every home here is verified against Delaware Division of Health Care Quality records for New Castle County.

Families in Delaware typically pay $4,500 to $6,500 per month for a shared room and $5,500 to $8,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how assisted livings work.

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Wilmington has only one licensed home, so these are the closest assisted livings in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Wilmington

How many assisted livings are in Wilmington, Delaware?
Wilmington has 1 licensed assisted living in New Castle County. Statewide, Delaware licenses 3 small residential care homes.
How much does a assisted living in Wilmington cost?
Across Delaware, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $4,500 to $6,500 per month and a private room $5,500 to $8,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses assisted livings in Wilmington?
Delaware Division of Health Care Quality licenses and inspects every assisted living in Wilmington. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
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