Somerford Place of Newark is a two-story senior living community in Newark, Delaware, built for people with memory loss or dementia but also has areas for independent and assisted living, so folks can get different types of care without needing to move away when their health changes. The community includes memory care built for safety, with a secure section for people who might wander or have strong behavior needs, using bracelets and alarms to help keep everyone safe, and the staff are trained to help people with Alzheimer's and dementia. There are on-site nurses and caregivers all day and night, and support for tasks like bathing, dressing, medications, and more, with extra help for things like transfers and medical monitoring-including diabetic care, therapy visits, reminders for the restroom, and incontinence management.
Somerford Place covers housing, meals, and all main services in one monthly payment, and offers studio apartments and other roomy floor plans, with some units giving access to kitchens or kitchenettes, so there's options depending on needs. Residents can bring pets, and the community allows pet therapy, a dog park, and even has a pond. Meals come from the MyChoice Dining Program and are prepared by chefs, with three meals a day in a restaurant-style dining room, plus snacks and private dining for gatherings. Housekeeping, linen service, and scheduled transportation help give a daily routine that's easy to manage, and there's a front desk concierge for support and to answer questions.
There's a long list of activities on campus, whether a person likes card games, trivia, speaker series, fitness classes, movie nights, gardening, religious services in the chapel, or relaxing in the library, clubhouse, or gazebo, and the grounds include indoor and outdoor pools, community gardens, a beauty salon, barbershop, and computer stations for residents' use. The trained staff leads daily social, educational, and exercise activities, with structured plans for memory care residents to help keep minds active. Somerford Place holds intergenerational visits, volunteer chances, recreation outings, group clubs, community service projects, and lifestyle enrichment programs so people can stay connected and make new friends, and the family-friendly atmosphere helps people keep ties with loved ones.
The community has a strong rehab program through FOX Rehabilitation services, both onsite and outpatient, and brings in specialists like visiting doctors, podiatrists, and therapists. Respite care and short-term stays are available for those who need temporary care or time to recover, and hospice care is offered too. The campus is pet-friendly and secure, and the staff is known for being helpful and kind. Covered parking, shopping nearby, and a simple setup for daily living round out life at Somerford Place of Newark, where residents can expect different care levels all on one landscaped campus, with flexible support and plenty of chances for social and physical engagement.
