10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Milford, DE

The highly rated Brookdale Dover is featured in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 list of Best Senior Living communities. Situated in the heart of the state capital, residents have an array of amenities at their fingertips. Trained caregivers are on-site around the clock to assist with day-to-day tasks and medication management, and rates include housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Residents can socialize over nutritious meals in the communal dining hall or reserve the intimate private dining room for special celebrations with loved ones. Top-notch on-site amenities include a library, games room, therapy room, fireside living room and landscaped grounds, and there’s an array of social events, excursions and interesting activities to enrich seniors’ quality of life. Transportation services enhance resident independence.

Surrounded by local businesses and a short distance from a golf club, the 71-apartment Dover Place provides 24/7 care with nursing oversight. Residents can personalize their luxury private studios or two-bedroom apartments, and each has a kitchenette and carpeting. The rich activity schedule includes yoga classes, social events, Bible studies, ceramics workshops, gardening and games, and the community offers a range of outings to suit diverse interests. There are beautifully appointed indoor and outdoor areas for socialization and relaxation, and seniors who enjoy a little preening can visit the salon.

Situated approximately 24 miles east of Milford and just across the state border, Homestead Manor Assisted Living provides around-the-clock compassionate support in a home-like environment. The wooded campus and nearby lake offer opportunities to relax in nature, and each spacious room comes with a terrace where seniors can enjoy the fresh air and views. Indoors, residents can socialize in the casual café, dining room and communal lounges and develop their technical skills in the computer corner. When it comes to well-being, services include on-site physical therapy, phlebotomy, X-ray, ultrasound and psychiatry, as well as weekly doctor visits and regular podiatrist visits.

Highly rated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Bayleigh Chase is surrounded by clinics and has several hospitals within a two-mile radius. The community’s care team includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, nurses and trained aides, with fitness and brain health programs to further support senior well-being. All rooms have an emergency call system, full bath and walk-in shower. The person-centered approach gives residents the freedom to choose when to wake up, bathe, dine and go to bed, and there are inviting common areas for rest and socialization.

Close to Papermill Pond and the Tred Avon River, HeartFields Assisted Living at Easton provides a relaxed way of life in a scenic setting. Seniors have several options at mealtimes; all suites and apartments have kitchenettes where residents can prepare their own food, while those who prefer socializing over meals can enjoy restaurant-style dining. Regular themed dinners offer even more dining diversity, and guests are welcome to join for meals. From socializing over drinks at happy hour, playing the community piano and strolling through the courtyard to relaxing in front of the fireplace, joining fitness classes and going on varied day trips, residents have plenty of ways to enjoy a good quality of life. The community is pet friendly and offers pet therapy.

Candle Light Cove was named Best Assisted Living Senior Community for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report. Combining modern features and cozy comforts, the community boasts a wealth of amenities, including a club room, salon, activities room, country-style kitchen, library with computer stations and a laid-back lounge complete with fireplace, jukebox, TV and aviary. Those who prefer outdoor leisure can relax on the shaded terrace or in the garden. It serves nutritious meals in the light-filled dining room and the robust activity schedule encourages socialization and overall well-being.

Situated in a peaceful secluded location, the 16-bed Delmar Villa Assisted Living has an intimate, family-like atmosphere. We featured Delmar Villa in our top 10 in Milford list because of its high staff-to-resident ratio of 1 to 8 and its full-time on-staff registered nurse who monitors residents' health, administers medications and coordinates external health care appointments and services. The two-person suites feature a separate living room, private bathroom and kitchenette. When it comes to fun, the community has a small movie theater with a popcorn machine and a lounge with card tables, and residents can join an array of activities, such as arts, crafts, games, live music and outings.

Within convenient reach of the Ocean Gateway Highway, Chesapeake Manor Assisted Living is an elegant residence in an attractive setting, surrounded by handsomely landscaped grounds and towering pine trees. Classy touches, such as polished wooden furnishings, high-quality drapes and textiles, striking artwork, open fireplaces, chandeliers, decorative tableware and ornate clocks, add to the air of sophistication. Visitors are welcome 7 days a week, and there’s a packed calendar of daily and weekly activities to entertain residents. The culinary team caters to diverse dietary requirements, with three home-cooked meals and snacks available each day. Staff is available 24/7 and the community allows 24-hour emergency admissions.