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Assisted Living in Wilmington, DE

Compare 1 veteran-approved assisted living community in Wilmington, DE, and see how up to $3,845 a month in Aid & Attendance can help.

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Wilmington has 1 Patriot Angels assisted living partner. Delaware’s statewide median is $7,600 a month, and a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse could put up to $3,845 a month in Aid & Attendance toward it, roughly 51%.

  • 2,673 veterans live in Wilmington.
  • 7 partners across Delaware.
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01 · At a glance

Assisted Living in Wilmington by the Numbers

1assisted living partner in Wilmington
2,673veterans live in Wilmington
$7,600Delaware median per month
02 · Communities

Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Wilmington

This Wilmington community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.

Forwood Estates1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810(302) 529-16005.3 mi from Wilmington centerAssisted LivingView community →
03 · Costs

What Assisted Living Costs in Wilmington

No separate Wilmington figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Delaware median of $7,600 a month (CareScout 2025), $1,400 above the U.S. median of $6,200. Rates at each Wilmington community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.

BenchmarkPer monthLeft after up to $3,845
Delaware assisted living median$7,600$3,755
U.S. assisted living median$6,200$2,355
Delaware in-home care$6,673$2,828
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Find Out What a Wilmington Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive

Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Wilmington veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.

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04 · Veterans

Wilmington Veterans and Their Families

2,673veterans in Wilmington
1,557of them are 65 or older
26,290veterans in New Castle County

About 2,673 veterans live in Wilmington, and 1,557 of them are 65 or older. Across New Castle County, there are 26,290 veterans, 13,233 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

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05 · Choosing

Tips for Comparing Wilmington Communities

Staffing at night

Ask Wilmington communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.

Medical appointments

Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Wilmington and how far it goes.

Check the state record

Look up any Wilmington community’s inspection history with DHCQ before you sign.

06 · Nearby

Assisted Living in Cities Near Wilmington

Other Delaware assisted living pages within driving distance of Wilmington.

Hockessin (2) · 9 miNewark · 13 miDover (3) · 40 mi
07 · Families we’ve helped

Veteran Families We’ve Helped

Families in Wilmington and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews

08 · Questions

Wilmington Assisted Living Questions

Can a Wilmington veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?

Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Wilmington who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.

What does assisted living cost in Wilmington?

No Wilmington-only figure is published. The Delaware median is $7,600 a month (CareScout 2025).

How many assisted living partners are in Wilmington?

Just one, in Wilmington, plus 7 across Delaware.

Does a Wilmington community have to accept VA benefits?

No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Wilmington community.