Best Senior Living in Milford, Delaware
5 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 8 senior care options in Milford: 5 communities and 3 home care agencies. Families rate them 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 297 public reviews.
- 8options listed
- 3.8average rating, 7 rated
- 297family reviews read
Milford Place
Milford, Delaware
4.5(76)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Polaris
Milford, Delaware
4.2(92)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Milford Center
Milford, Delaware
4(71)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Delaware Veterans Home
Milford, Delaware
3.6(15)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Genesis Healthcare
Milford, Delaware
3.1(15)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Milford
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.5 (76 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Milford Place is an assisted living and memory care community in Milford, Delaware, run by Inspirit Senior Living. The vast majority of reviewers praise the staff's warmth and attentiveness, especially in memory care,…
- 2
4.2 (92 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Reviewers at Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center consistently praise the therapy team and nursing staff for helping residents recover after hospitalization. Multiple reviews highlight specific staff members by…
- 3
4 (71 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 136 units
Reviews of Milford Center are mixed, with several visitors praising friendly, attentive staff and a clean facility, while one detailed account describes serious lapses in personal care, laundry, and staffing levels.…
- 4
3.6 (15 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 144 units
Reviews of Delaware Veterans Home are sharply mixed, with some families praising attentive therapy and hygiene care while others describe serious lapses in staffing, medication management, and basic hygiene. The facility…
- 5
3.1 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families of residents at Genesis Healthcare in Milford largely praise the compassion and skill of nursing, PT/OT, and admissions staff, especially in the dementia care unit. A few reviewers note a dip in engagement from…
What families say about senior living in Milford
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Milford communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 71%
- Cleanliness 57%
- Activities and social life 43%
- Medical and nursing care 43%
- Building and grounds 43%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 43%
- Communication with families 43%
- Safety 43%
- Food and dining 29%
“Milford Place treats my family like their family. The staff are caring, kind, and competent. It is a home away from home when your loved one needs expert care.”
Senior Living in Milford: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: on-site nurse (rn) (4), medication management (4), gathering / activity spaces (4), laundry service (4), housekeeping (4), emergency call system (4).
Senior Living near Milford
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown16.6 mi | 11 | 4.3 / 5 | 16.6 mi |
| Dover17.8 mi | 18 | 4 / 5 | 17.8 mi |
| Lewes19 mi | 8 | 4.3 / 5 | 19 mi |
| Denton, Maryland21.1 mi | 8 | 4.2 / 5 | 21.1 mi |
| Millsboro23.2 mi | 10 | 4 / 5 | 23.2 mi |
| Smyrna28.1 mi | 6 | 4.1 / 5 | 28.1 mi |
| Easton, Maryland34.6 mi | 7 | 4.3 / 5 | 34.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Milford, 297 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Milford ask about.
- Home Care in Delaware: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Milford: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Milford, Delaware?
MyLivingChoice lists 8 senior living communities in Milford, Delaware, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Milford are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Milford Place (4.5★, 76 ratings), Polaris (4.2★, 92 ratings), Milford Center (4★, 71 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Milford?
Beyond senior living, Milford has skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), home health (3 communities), assisted living (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Milford?
Families rate Milford senior living communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 297 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Milford senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Milford communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 71%), cleanliness (mentioned for 57%), activities and social life (mentioned for 43%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (43%), communication with families (43%), safety (43%).
How do Milford nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Milford carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.