Serenity Gardens Assisted Living

    207 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
    • Assisted Living

    Warm compassionate small home care

    I live in this small, private 14-bed home and immediately felt the warm, beautiful, home-like atmosphere. Management and the hands-on owner lead attentive, compassionate staff who go above and beyond with personalized care-residents are comfortable, and I highly recommend them.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(6)

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      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

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    Location

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    Serenity Gardens Assisted Living is located at 207 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE, 19709.

    About Serenity Gardens Assisted Living

    Serenity Gardens Assisted Living sits on 3.6 peaceful acres at 207 Ruth Drive in Middletown, Delaware, and feels a lot like a calm home with just 16 beds, so folks get lots of personal attention and care from the low staff-to-resident ratio, with round-the-clock supervision to help everyone feel safe and supported day and night. The facility has state licensing and meets requirements for Medicaid and Medicare, offering a range of care options like assisted living, independent living, memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, respite and recuperative care, nursing home support, and help for folks with high or complex care needs, so families don't have to worry about moving a loved one when their needs change. Residents get daily help with dressing, bathing, managing medicine, and moving about, all while staff aim to help folks keep as much independence as possible, and there's health monitoring, wound care, podiatry, and visits from nurses and medical specialists, with coordination for pharmacy services and medical appointments, so residents can rest knowing someone's always keeping an eye out.

    The grounds offer nice gardens, walking paths, and a view of the lake, so people enjoy nature and a bit of peace and quiet, while inside there's cozy lounges, big dining and activity rooms, a fitness center, patios and balconies, and even a swimming pool, with elevators and ramps so everyone gets around easily. Safety matters with features like a sprinkler system, emergency alert buttons, and wheelchair accessible showers, plus lock and key security that gives families some comfort and residents some privacy. Everyone gets meals prepared daily, and there's options for vegetarian, kosher, allergy-friendly, and diabetic diets, plus meal and snack times are a pleasant way to socialize, with staff able to help feed those who need it, and laundry and housekeeping keep things clean so residents don't have to worry. The rooms come furnished or unfurnished, have cable TV, WiFi, and phone access, kitchenettes, and bathroom options with tubs or roll-in showers.

    Activities go on every day for anyone interested, like board games, garden walks, arts and crafts, devotional gatherings, music, fitness sessions, and social clubs, and there's always something to encourage friendships and give life a bit of routine and fun, with special outings and trips organized by the staff, and transportation for medical visits, errands, shopping, and events. Staff help with new resident move-ins, coordinate care plans, schedule appointments, and work with families and senior advisors about financial options, including Medicare and Medicaid. They have strict move-in and waiting list procedures so things move smoothly and fairly when space opens up, and every detail is checked and logged so residents can trust care and safety are top priorities.

    Serenity Gardens feels homey and calm, with a focus on serving each person's daily needs at their own pace, and staff do their best to offer care with kindness, from help with personal tasks to providing a steady and gentle presence in a quiet, friendly setting among gardens and soothing views, close to local parks, shops, restaurants, and hospitals, so residents don't miss the rhythm of community life.

    People often ask...

    Serenity Gardens Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,401 per month.

    Serenity Gardens Assisted Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 207 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 19709.

    No, Serenity Gardens Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Delaware, the Division of Health Care Quality licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities, conducting annual surveys, complaint investigations, and infection-control reviews.

    License number1905
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeAssisted Living
    Capacity16 residents
    EffectiveAugust 16th, 2025
    ExpiresAugust 15th, 2026

    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    13

    Years

    06 Oct 2025Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies across contracts, staff training, infection control, FEMA certifications, and service agreements during a survey conducted on the facility’s compliance date.
    • 3225.0Contracts and resident rights
    • 3225.16.14.2.2Infection control – Standard Precautions
    • 3225.18.0FEMA training certifications (ICS-100 & NIMS-700a)
    • 3225.16.14.2.7Use of service agreements
    • 3225.16.14.2.3Basic safety topics and resident rights
    24 Sept 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in food safety management, temperature documentation, and resident rights documentation during the survey.
    • Type ADelaware Food Code – Food Protection Manager CertificationFood protection manager certification missing on-site
    • Type A3-501.16 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold HoldingTime/temperature control documentation
    • Type ADel.C. Ch 11, Subchapter II, §1121Resident rights
    29 Sept 2022Inspection
    Found that unpasteurized eggs were stored above ready-to-eat desserts in the kitchen refrigerator, creating a cross-contamination risk.
    • Type A3-302.11Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
    23 May 2013Complaint
    Investigated and found deficiencies in incident reporting and记录keeping, including missing written incident reports and incomplete documentation of injuries and falls.
    • 16 Del. C., Chapter 11, Subchapter III, § 1131Records and Reports
    • 16 Del. C., Chapter 11, Subchapter III, § 1131Injuries of unknown source

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