Somerford House And Place Newark

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    A cozy and elegantly decorated living room featuring a sofa, armchair, and various decor elements.

  • Decor

    Cozy bedroom with a single bed and armchairs by the window.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with elegant decor and comfortable seating arrangements.

  • Building

    A well-landscaped building entrance with a circular driveway and cloudy skies.

  • Architecture

    A vintage-style indoor hallway featuring storefronts with red and white awnings.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, armchair, and soft lighting.

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    A cozy bedroom with warm lighting and elegant decor.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with blue tablecloths and elegant place settings, featuring decorative wall art and comfortable seating.

  • Landscaping

    The entrance of a building with white columns and an American flag.

  • Lighting

    A cozy indoor dining area with tables and chairs, featuring charming decor and warm lighting.

  • Garden

    A sunny outdoor patio with tables and chairs under green umbrellas.

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    A cozy dining area with a table and chairs, featuring a fireplace and decorative shelves.

Somerford House And Place Newark

Somerford House And Place Newark is an assisted living and memory care community in Newark, DE.

Information last verified:

4175 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 48 reviews
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4 stars
12
3 stars
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2 stars
2
1 stars
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Overall Review of Somerford House And Place Newark

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Many families say the staff is warm, respectful, and quick to address concerns.

Across the reviews, residents and families describe staff as friendly, attentive, and respectful, with a care team that keeps families informed and supported. Several people specifically mention responsiveness—help being available when needed, questions getting answered, and staff knowing residents by name. Even when reviews were mixed, families often still point to the facility being clean and the staff being welcoming, while their concerns focus on care logistics or staffing fit.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families repeatedly mention a steady schedule of activities and outings.

Many reviews highlight daily programming that helps residents stay engaged, including games, bingo, music, and other structured activities. Several families also describe group events and outings, with one mentioning trips like lunch outings and community trips. A few reviewers note that their loved ones initially stayed in their rooms, but staff encouraged participation until routines felt more active.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Memory care programs get praise

The memory care approach is described as thoughtfully planned and tailored for dementia needs.

Residents in memory care are described as having dedicated programming, with reviewers pointing to specific methods and specialty approaches. One person mentions programs in the memory care facility being based on Montessori teaching methods, along with music therapy brought in by music therapists. Others describe late-stage Alzheimer’s care and a transition into memory care that helped their family member adjust, with continued engagement through the facility’s activity plan.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Food quality is a mixed bag

Dining is often called good, but at least one reviewer reports an ongoing food complaint.

Several reviews describe the food as good, with some families specifically mentioning homemade soup and desserts and a menu residents can choose from. Others describe the dining setup and how residents share meals in smaller, calmer areas. One reviewer also says food is their loved one’s only complaint and hopes changes can be made, which suggests dining may not be consistently satisfying for everyone.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staffing and dementia fit raise concerns

A couple of reviews question whether staffing and training fit advanced dementia needs.

While many families were happy with care, two reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and whether the team is equipped for advanced dementia. One reviewer describes feeling that staff were not trained properly for memory problems and that expectations around a set schedule didn’t match how dementia can be unpredictable. Another review also calls out service limitations and suggests the setup may not suit everyone’s medical needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • New Castle County (4 miles away) New Castle County (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.3 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House - Christiana (1 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.3 miles)
  • Legends (1.5 miles)
  • Delaware Park (1.5 miles)
  • Brio Restaurant Group (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • ChristianaCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute (0.4 miles)
  • The Christiana Center For Oral & Maxiofacial (0.5 miles)
  • Delaware Neurosurgical Group (0.5 miles)
  • First State Orthopedics (0.6 miles)
  • Omega Professional Center (0.6 miles)
  • Total Care Physicians (0.6 miles)
  • Christiana Medical Arts PVLLN (0.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Medical Arts Pavilion 1 (0.6 miles)
  • ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital Emergency Department (0.8 miles)
  • Kanchana Thirumaleshwar Dr Mid Atlantic Endoscopy Center Newark (1.3 miles)
  • Christiana Medical Center (1.4 miles)
  • Limestone Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • Wilmington VA Medical Center (5.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Apotheco Pharmacy Delaware (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Saveway Compounding Pharmacy (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Border Cafe (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Little Goat Coffee Roasting (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Drip Cafe (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Christiana and XD (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Wilmington Manor Gardens Park (5.4 miles)
  • White Clay Creek State Park (5.5 miles)

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