Assisted living in Delaware
39 licensed homes, licensed capacity 3,056. Assisted Living Facility: 39.
From the official licence list of the Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) (retrieved October 31, 2026). A licence is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.
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Assisted living in Delaware by city
Common questions
How many assisted living homes are in Delaware?
The official licence list of the Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) has 39 licensed homes in Delaware, with a combined licensed capacity of 3,056 (retrieved October 31, 2026).
Which cities in Delaware have the most licensed homes?
Wilmington (12), Newark (7), Dover (5), Hockessin (4) and Middletown (3).
What licence types does Delaware use for assisted living?
On this list: Assisted Living Facility (39).
How do I check a home’s inspections?
Each home’s page links to the state’s licence record or search, where the Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.
Source: Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ), retrieved October 31, 2026. All state sources