Village of Red Lion Creek sits in Bear, Delaware, at 413 East Red Lion Drive, and the place offers a quiet and easy lifestyle for people age 55 and over, with homes arranged in a townhouse style, and most units featuring two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms across about 1,575 square feet and they've been around since about 2005. With central air, forced air natural gas heat, and a gas water heater, the place keeps comfortable all year, and a recent water heater from 2023 plus a furnace from 2017 help with that. Folks get a kitchen with a pantry, a kitchen island, a cooktop, a dishwasher, a washer and dryer, microwave, and disposal, along with a combo kitchen and living area, so you don't have to fuss with room after room, just move from one space to the next, and high vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors give everything an open feeling, plus there's a composite deck out back for sitting out when the weather's nice or maybe listening to birds or watching the sun set, and if you need it, a sliding glass door from the main bedroom leads right out there, so you don't have to go far. The main bedroom sits on the entry level, making things easier if stairs are hard, and the bedroom comes with a walk-in closet and bathroom with an easy-access stall shower, while upstairs there's a loft bedroom and another full bath with a tub shower if you need it, and a big unfinished basement where folks often use the space for exercise or storage.
They've set the place up with a clubhouse, a community center, game room, business center, and fitness room, and right outside, you can walk the trails that curve through parks and around a pond, which is nice if you like to get out for a stroll, use the biking path, or maybe check out the BBQ area or outdoor patios for some fresh air and social visiting. Housekeeping, laundry, snow and trash removal, and maintenance outside are covered, so you can focus on hobbies or daily activities without worrying about all those chores, and a security system plus 24-hour call system offer a sense of safety as you go about your day or night. Folks can join community events at the center, play games, go to the movie room, try arts and crafts, join music programs, or just enjoy a good book in the library, and there's a spa and wellness room for anyone who wants to unwind, or fitness programs to help keep you moving. Meals are served in a dining room with restaurant-style service, all-day options, and special diets like diabetes-friendly meals if needed, so most residents don't have to worry about meal prep unless they want to use their kitchen. The staff help with dressing, bathing, medication management, and other daily needs as part of assisted living, and memory care and skilled nursing are on hand for those with dementia, Alzheimer's, or ongoing medical needs. Residents can get help short-term if caregivers need a break, thanks to respite care, and the setup means you can stay as needs change, moving from independent living to assisted or full nursing support as needed, so moving far away isn't in the cards unless you really want it.
The place offers Wi-Fi, phone, and cable, and each home has high-speed internet, private bathrooms, furnished rooms, and kitchenettes, plus an attached garage with inside entrance and driveway for parking, and transportation services nearby get folks to shopping, medical visits, or outings. You're close to two cafes, parks, eight pharmacies, Lums Pond State Park, and the Delaware River, and the main highways aren't far off, so it doesn't take long to get to hospitals, doctors, or entertainment like a local theater. Residents and their families use move-in help, family support, concierge, and other services to make adjustment easier, and many enjoy organized social gatherings, cookouts, or card games. The townhouses have vinyl and aluminum exteriors with asphalt gable roofs, and the outside is taken care of, with average condition and a solid concrete foundation, and while some homes have updated features, the style stays contemporary. The community limits board and care home capacity to about six per residence, so the setting stays homey and calm, which helps for folks who like peace and quiet or just don't want a big crowd. With zoning in the Pencader Hundred area, the homes sit on a small lot-about 0.12 acres, with a total community size of 85 units, so the place remains manageable, not too big or too small, and for those with grandkids, it's in the Keene Elementary, Gauger-Cobbs Middle, and Glasgow High School districts, though most residents are retired. Taxes run about $2,098 a year right now, keeping costs pretty clear, and assessed value stays within the usual range for the county. Overall, Village of Red Lion Creek covers the basics for comfort, help with health, and staying connected, without making things fussy or complicated, and folks have chances for socializing, recreation, and support as needs change, all in a simple, low-maintenance setting that lets them enjoy their time how they like.
