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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Clayton, DE

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Clayton area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Clayton. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Clayton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Dover, Middletown or Colmar Manor.

Clayton Independent Living Facilities | 81 Reviews

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Average starting price of Independent Living in Clayton, DE is $3,659/month. Learn more
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Independent Living

Average starting price $3,659/month
Average starting price $5,475/month
Average starting price $5,849/month
Average starting price $5,597/month
Average starting price $3,100/month
Average starting price $2,031/month
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Clayton, DE
The Addison of Lindsay Place in Pennsville Township, NJ
4.7 / 5.0

The staff and the executive director are phenomenal and have the care of our loved ones as their top priority. They have assisted with social security Medicare filing and have gone above and beyond expectations at this point.

North Street Senior Residences in Elkton, MD
5.0 / 5.0

Love living here. Community Manager and Maintenance always available, friendly and eager to please. Apartment size and added convenience of on-site laundry facility makes North Street Apartments a wonderful place to live.

Dover Place
5.0 / 5.0

The lady in charge of activities is a special person and that is something we really like about Dover Place. Based on the experience we have had we have recommended this community many times to others and will continue to do so!

Brookdale Dover

150 Saulsbury Road, Dover, DE 19904

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50 reviews

Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...

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Dover Place

1203 Walker Rd, Dover, DE 19904

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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30 reviews

In general the staff is very caring and helpful. As with most facilities; they seem to be short staffed with call-out and hiring the right people. Unfortunately, I find this true with most businesses in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...

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Peach Circle Apartments

900 Peach Cir, Smyrna, DE 19977

Provides: Independent Living

Westminster Village

1167 McKee Road, Dover, DE 19904

1 review

We toured this community when we were looking into care options for our loved one. This was a nice enough looking place, and the staff were friendly and professional during the tour. This community was one of the larger ones that we looked at, and we...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes

Persimmon Park Place

110 Persimmon Cir E, Dover, DE 19901

Provides: Assisted Living

Mundey Manor

939 Fieldsboro Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Provides: Assisted Living

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Cost of independent living in Clayton, DE

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is 3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of 3,545 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Traditions of Cross Keys, Brookdale Cape May and Foulk Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clayton, Delaware. See full list of communities.

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