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Delaware Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
The Delaware partner network spans 4 cities, led by Dover and Hockessin.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Delaware
The Delaware median for assisted living is $7,600 a month ($91,200 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 23% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Delaware family would have roughly $3,755 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Delaware median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $7,600 | $6,200 | 51% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,673 | $6,673 | 58% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $14,494 | $9,581 | 27% |
| Nursing home, private room | $15,132 | $10,798 | 25% |
Statewide medians for Delaware from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
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At the Delaware median of $7,600 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 51% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Delaware veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
59,557 Delaware Veterans and Their Families
Delaware is home to 59,557 veterans, 32,265 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Delaware, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Delaware
Patriot Angels works with 7 Delaware assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3 | 3 |
| Hockessin | 2 | 1 |
| Milford | 1 | 1 |
| Wilmington | 1 | 0 |
Operators with the most Delaware partner locations: Brookdale (2), Discovery Senior Living (2), Inspirit Senior Living (2).
Featured Delaware Partners
How Delaware Licenses Assisted Living
Delaware Division of Health Care Quality, Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification (DHCQ) licenses assisted living facilities in Delaware. License categories in Delaware:
- Assisted Living Facility
- Alzheimer's/dementia special care units
What it means for your family: Delaware facilities that offer a dementia special care unit must meet additional staffing and training rules. 5 of our 7 Delaware partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with a Delaware community, check its record in the DHCQ licensing page.
Delaware Programs That Help Pay for Assisted Living
Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP-Plus) LTSS
DSHP-Plus LTSS can cover assisted living services for eligible members.
Aid & Attendance in Delaware
The benefit is paid to the Delaware veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Delaware home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Delaware. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Delaware City
5 Delaware cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Delaware Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Delaware?
The Delaware statewide median is $7,600 a month, or $91,200 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Delaware?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Delaware assisted living bill, about 51% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Delaware?
Delaware Division of Health Care Quality, Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification.
Does Delaware Medicaid cover assisted living?
Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP-Plus) LTSS: DSHP-Plus LTSS can cover assisted living services for eligible members.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Delaware?
7 assisted living partners in 4 cities, and 5 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Delaware and every other state, see the national guide.
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