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Assisted Living

Assisted Living is a community-based residential services option for older persons and/or adults with physicaldisabilities who need assistance with the activities of daily living. Assisted living combines housing, personal services and light medical or nursing v\care in an environment that promotes maximum individual independence, dignity, privacy, and choice.
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Assisted Living Services

Assisted living encompasses a wide 
range of personal care services 
and assistance with activities 
of daily living. These include: grooming, 
transferring, ambulating, bathing, dressing, 
eating and meal preparation, toileting, 
social and emotional support, and 
nursing services. 

Assisted Living Settings

Assisted living settings may include 
small group and residential homes, sections of apartment 
buildings and housing clusters, e. g., 
townhouses and mobile homes, free standing facilities, and sections of hospitals or nursing homes. 

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available 
for low income individuals 
through Medicaid or general funds 
if they meet the medical and financial 
criteria. For additional information and 
eligibility requirements, call Delaware 
Health and Social Services' Division of 
Services for Aging and Adults with 
Physical Disabilities, l-800-223-9074. 
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Client Services

New Castle County 

University Office Plaza 
256 Chapman Road  Suite 200 
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 453-3820 
(800) 223-9074 
Fax (302) 453-3836 
 


Kent/ Sussex Counties 

Milford State Service Center 
18 North Walnut Street 
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1386 
(800) 292-1515 
Fax (302) 422-1346  


TDD Statewide 
(302) 453-3837 
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