Manorcare Health Services - Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

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  • Interior

    A modern waiting room with a seating area and coffee station.

  • Decor

    A cozy sitting area featuring a table with chairs and elegant lighting.

  • Building

    A sign for ManorCare Health Services in front of a facility with a parking area.

  • Bedroom

    A clean and tidy hospital room with a bed, chair, and window.

  • Windows

    An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, well-lit by overhead lights.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with appliances including a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy waiting room with patterned chairs, a mounted television, and decorative wall art.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious physical therapy room with gym equipment and a treatment table.

  • Gym

    A spacious training room with fitness equipment and a clean, organized layout.

  • Healthcare

    A hospital room with two beds, medical equipment, and a window.

  • Therapy Room

    A therapy room equipped with treatment beds and stacked exercise balls.

Manorcare Health Services - Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

Manorcare Health Services - Pike Creek is a nursing home community in Wilmington, DE.

Information last verified:

5651 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

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

4.4 from 119 reviews
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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services - Pike Creek

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Staffing and call responses raise concerns

Several residents' families describe delays getting help.

Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and how quickly call bells and phones are answered. A few reviewers describe long waits for basic help, unanswered calls, or call bells not being answered promptly. Others mention communication breakdowns or problems reaching someone beyond the front desk. Even so, other reviews do report attentive, helpful staff, suggesting the experience may vary by shift or situation.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is sometimes inconsistent

Multiple reviews criticize meal quality or portioning.

While the community offers restaurant-style dining and diet support, several reviews still describe meals as poor quality or not handled well. Some reviewers report food being “trash” or “disgusting,” and one mentions meals not matching what was listed. There are also complaints about not eating properly, and one review says food was meager. A separate review does mention a nurse bringing requested food when meals were off, indicating outcomes can differ.

common 5 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets specific praise

Reviews highlight progress with physical and occupational therapy.

Residents and families mention strong experiences with therapy teams, including PT/OT. Several reviews name individual therapists or describe measurable progress, like walking sooner than expected. One reviewer also notes that therapy helped their family member recover, while another shares that the care team and communication were clear during a later decline. That said, there is at least one negative rehab experience describing limited therapy and poor outcomes during a later stay.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and social events matter

Residents are kept engaged through organized activities.

A few reviews describe the activities team as pleasant and mention the community running events that keep residents entertained and involved. One reviewer also says they were able to host a birthday gathering in the bits-bite Cafe. These comments align with the community listing planned daily activities and resident activities, not just casual downtime.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 177 resident community capacity 177 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 (7 miles away) New Castle County (7 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

This part of Wilmington, Delaware is a vibrant area with a variety of amenities and services readily available. There are several physicians and pharmacies within a short distance, making medical care easily accessible. In terms of dining options, there are restaurants ranging from casual delis to upscale establishments, offering something for every taste. Additionally, there are cafes for socializing and enjoying a cup of coffee. For outdoor recreation, there are parks nearby where one can enjoy nature and possibly engage in light physical activities. The proximity to hospitals and medical facilities provides peace of mind for seniors who may have health concerns. Overall, this neighborhood offers convenience and opportunities for social engagement, making it a potentially appealing location for senior living.

Physicians

  • Bianchi Alex (0.7 miles)
  • Kiddocs PA (1.2 miles)
  • All About Women (1.2 miles)
  • Kahlon Randeep S MD (1.9 miles)
  • Julie Prosseda MD - Rebecca Jaffe & Associates (1.9 miles)
  • Heritage Medical Associates (2.6 miles)
  • Eric W. Schwarz, DO (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Woodside Farm Creamery (1.7 miles)
  • Delaware Park (3.4 miles)
  • Legends (3.4 miles)
  • Rooney's Deli (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.4 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House - Christiana (4.4 miles)

Cafes

  • HAC Cafe (2.3 miles)
  • Border Cafe (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Little Goat Coffee Roasting (5.2 miles)
  • Drip Cafe (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Limestone Medical Center (3.2 miles)
  • Kanchana Thirumaleshwar Dr Mid Atlantic Endoscopy Center Newark (4.1 miles)
  • ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital Emergency Department (4.5 miles)
  • Medical Arts Pavilion 1 (4.5 miles)
  • Wilmington VA Medical Center (5 miles)
  • Christiana Medical Center (5.4 miles)
  • St Francis Hospital (7.1 miles)

Parks

  • White Clay Creek State Park (5.1 miles)
  • Brandywine Creek State Park (5.4 miles)
  • Alapocas Woods Park (7.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Christiana and XD (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Barn (6.2 miles)
  • Vineyard Christian Fellowship (6.5 miles)

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