Stonegates

Stonegates sits at 4031 Kennett Pike in Greenville, Delaware, surrounded by rolling hills, woodlands, and well-kept grounds, and the community offers a calm setting with patios and balconies looking out over the landscaping, and if someone wants to live close to nature but also be near places like Longwood Gardens or the Brandywine River Museum, the location works out pretty well. The property has a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments with options on the first or second floor, the Manor House Apartments have layouts with a den or even two bedrooms, while the Westfield House Apartments feature studio, one, and two-bedroom units around a courtyard, and there are two or three-bedroom cottages with cathedral ceilings, patios or sunrooms, garages, plus attic storage if extra space is needed, so there's a range of styles and people can pick from different floor plans and choose private or shared rooms, and kitchens come fully equipped while each unit includes large bedrooms, good storage, private bathrooms with safety features, and emergency call systems connected to the health center. For care, Stonegates runs as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which means residents find independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a 49-bed skilled nursing unit that's Medicare certified, all in one place, and there are licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, and more healthcare professionals on staff day and night, taking care of everything from medication management, help with bathing and dressing, to supervision for those needing more support, plus specialized care for memory loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia in a protected environment with protocols like emergency response features to help stop people from getting lost or wandering. For people who like a full schedule, there are daily activities, community-sponsored events, dining options for meals with friends, a calendar of fitness and recreation activities, a clubhouse, an arts room, comprehensive on-site healthcare, beauty salon and barber, game rooms, greenhouses, and even an arts and crafts studio, not to mention that residents can get housekeeping, linen service, transportation for appointments or outings, and the grounds are gated with 24-hour security and maintenance so folks can come and go safely. Plans are in the works for new assisted living and memory care spaces set to open in late 2025, giving more choices for anyone who wants those services. There's a buy-back program that lets residents sell homes back if needed, which gives some peace of mind, and the staff have a reputation for being long-tenured and dedicated, focused on making a safe, welcoming, and friendly place for everyone, and the monthly rates stay predictable so there are no big surprises. Residents can rest easy with the medical alert systems in bedrooms and bathrooms, help with mobility, and reliable coordination with outside healthcare like hospitals or local doctors, and family can visit in the Health Center. Stonegates comes off as a place with a lot of options and a steady approach to elder care, aiming for comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging without much fuss.