The Delaware Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Delaware. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $24.50 an hour for home care to $11,361 a month for skilled nursing care, Delaware is typically more expensive than the national average. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organizations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens.
Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
Email: DelawareADRC@delaware.gov
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) only: (302) 424-7141
Office Locations:
New Castle – Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Campus
Address: Main Administration Building, First Floor Annex, 1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 1-800-223-9074
Fax: (302) 255-4445
Milford – Milford State Service Center
Address: 18 N. Walnut St., First Floor, Milford, DE 19963
Phone: 1-800-223-9074
Fax: (302) 422-1346
Smyrna
Address: 100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977
Phone: 1-800-223-9074
Fax: (302) 223-1301
Georgetown
Address: 26351 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: 1-800-223-9074
To report suspected abuse phone: 1-800-223-9074.
Caregiver Resource Centers:
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Address: 61 Corporate Circle, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-324-4444
Newark Senior Center
Address: 200 White Chapel Dr. Newark, DE 19713
Phone: (302) 737-2336
Wilmington Senior Center
Address: 1901 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: (302) 651-3400
Modern Maturity Center
Address: 1121 Forrest Ave., Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-734-1200
Georgetown CHEER Community Center
Address: 20520 Sandhill Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: (302)854-9500
Lewes CHEER Center
Address: 34211 Woods Edge Dr., Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: 302-645-9239
Long Neck CHEER Center
Address: 26089 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE 19966
Phone: 302-945-3551
Milton CHEER Center
Address: 24855 Broadkill Road, Milton, DE 19968
Phone: 302-684-4819
Ocean View CHEER Center
Address: 30637 Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE 19970
Phone: 302-539-2671