Wilmington, DE has 12 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $7,049/mo. That's below the Delaware state median by about 7%. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Wilmington
$7,049/mo
Typical range $6,846 – $8,180
● Wilmington $7,049 ○ National median $6,528
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The $6,189 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Wilmington's implied rate of about $32 an hour:
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Nearby: Edgemoor $8,513 · Bellefonte $8,513 · Elsmere $8,513 · Newport $8,513 · Wilmington Manor $8,513
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A note on counting: we show 12 licensed assisted living providers listed for Wilmington proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Wilmington has an estimated population of 71,727. About 11,083 residents (15%) are age 65 or older. Wilmington is located in New Castle County, Delaware. The median household income is $58,671. Our directory currently lists 12 licensed assisted living providers in Wilmington. Estimated median cost in Wilmington is $7,049 per month, compared with $7,600 per month statewide in Delaware.
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Statewide ADRC for Delaware’s single PSA (covers Wilmington). Contact from DSAAPD Contact page.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
VA Medical Center in Wilmington.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.
1 licensed VA Community Living Center / State Veterans Home, sourced from VA Access to Care.
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We currently list 12 licensed assisted living providers in Wilmington, DE.
Wilmington's median assisted living cost is about 7% lower than the Delaware state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Wilmington, DE costs $7,049/month (median).