Wilmington, DE has 15 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $13,443/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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Wilmington figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Median costs for nursing homes in Wilmington versus Delaware and the middle state nationally. The 25th and 75th percentile rows are the modeled range explained on the methodology page; in the national column they are percentiles across state medians. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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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 $13,443 · Bellefonte $13,443 · Elsmere $13,443 · Newport $13,443 · Wilmington Manor $13,443
Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Wilmington, grounded in local medians on this page.
A note on counting: we show 15 licensed nursing homes 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 15 licensed nursing homes in Wilmington. Estimated median cost in Wilmington is $13,443 per month, compared with $14,494 per month statewide in Delaware.
Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOVThese services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.
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.
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1 licensed VA Community Living Center / State Veterans Home, sourced from VA Access to Care.
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We currently list 15 licensed nursing homes in Wilmington, DE.
Wilmington's median nursing home cost is about 7% lower than the Delaware state median.
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