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Foulk Manor North in Wilmington, DE

Foulk Manor North is an assisted living and memory care community in Wilmington, DE.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

1212 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

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

4.3 from 38 reviews

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Overall Review of Foulk Manor North

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Staff care stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are attentive, kind, and supportive.

A large share of reviewers focus on how staff show up for daily needs and for families making care decisions. Multiple residents and relatives describe nurses, care partners, and the director of nursing as engaged, courteous, and responsive, including help coordinating outside appointments. There are also a few concerns about staff communication and care consistency, but even those reviewers often still acknowledge the facility itself is attractive and clean.

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Clean, well-kept spaces

Reviewers frequently mention a clean, well-maintained feel throughout the community.

Several reviewers describe the building as clean and orderly, with residents’ apartments and common areas kept up. Some mention daily cleaning and renovations or room updates, while others point to areas that feel dated or worn in places. Even in negative reviews, people often start by saying the facility looks nice or beautiful before getting into specific issues.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Many residents’ days are described as structured with activities, outings, and events.

Reviewers commonly describe a steady calendar of things to do, including music, bingo, games, arts and crafts, and happy hour. Families also mention outings and van transportation for trips, along with community-sponsored events and religious services. A couple of reviews contrast this with a quieter or less stimulating experience, but the overall tone is that activities play a central role.

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Care levels and transitions

Families describe smoother care support when needs increase, including memory care and skilled nursing.

Reviews frequently connect the community’s multiple care options with a practical benefit: getting help as residents’ needs change. Multiple reviewers mention 24-hour call and supervision, along with medication management, meal preparation, and hands-on assistance with daily living. Memory-care-focused reviews specifically describe proactive support for dementia-related changes, while skilled nursing reviews describe common areas and staffing as well organized for that level of care.

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Food is mixed

Dining experiences are inconsistent across reviews, with both praise and complaints.

Some reviewers describe meals as adequate, enjoyable, or something residents look forward to, including enjoying lunch and calling the food good. Others raise complaints about food being served cold or unappetizing, and one reviewer specifically mentions that their grandmother did not enjoy the food. While the community offers restaurant-style dining and room service in its offerings, the reviews suggest quality and satisfaction vary by time or unit.

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Cost and unit size come up

Several reviewers say pricing runs high and some apartments feel tight or dated.

A recurring theme is affordability concerns, with multiple reviews describing the community as not affordable or more expensive than alternatives. Others echo practical limitations such as smaller apartments, hallway wear, and dated features. There are also reviews that balance this by noting rooms were renovated or that the value felt reasonable for the care level needed.

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Nearby doctors and parks

The surrounding area includes nearby medical offices and parks.

Some reviewers highlight the convenience of the area for appointments and getting out for leisure time. Nearby options listed around the community include a physician location within about half a mile and multiple parks within a few miles. There are also everyday stops like pharmacies and cafes not far from the community.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

40 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Detached homes
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Party space
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

New Castle County (9 miles away)
Philadelphia International (16 miles away)
Transportation & parking

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Hospice care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Personal care assistants
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming

Dining

Diabetes diet
Kosher
Low / no sodium
Low fat
Renal
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Vegetarian

Activities

Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Book club
Community-sponsored activities
Cooking club
Educational speakers / life long learning
Games
Gardening club
Live musical performances
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Tai Chi
Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Foulkstone Christiana Care (0.4 miles)
Brandywine Hundred Family Medicine (1.5 miles)
AI Dupont Outpatient Cardiac Center (1.9 miles)
Richard J. Schmidt, MD (1.9 miles)
Total Care Physicians (2.3 miles)
Eye Doctors (3 miles)
Bellevue Heart Group - Hamid Deliri M.D. (3.4 miles)

Parks

Talley Day Park (0.7 miles)
Shipley Heights Park (0.8 miles)
Alapocas Woods Park (2.6 miles)
Brandywine Park (3.1 miles)
Brandywine Creek State Park (4.4 miles)
Market Square Memorial Park (6.2 miles)
Wilmington Manor Gardens Park (8.9 miles)

Cafes

Panera Bread (1.1 miles)
Starbucks (1.7 miles)
Styer's Garden Cafe (6.2 miles)
Starbucks (7.1 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (1.1 miles)
Taco Bell (1.5 miles)
Burger King (3.2 miles)
KFC (4 miles)
Del Pez Mexican Gastropub (4.5 miles)
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (4.6 miles)
Big Fish Grill (4.7 miles)

Theaters

Regal Brandywine Town Center (2.7 miles)
AMC DINE-IN Painters Crossing 9 (6.2 miles)

Hospitals

St Francis Hospital (3.8 miles)
Wilmington VA Medical Center (5.7 miles)
Delaware Psychiatric Center (7 miles)
Limestone Medical Center (8.5 miles)
Riddle Hospital (9.6 miles)

Transportation

Joseph R. Biden Jr. Railroad Station (WIL) (4.2 miles)

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