Bay Crossing is a private 55+ housing community found at 17866 Galley Road in Lewes, Delaware, sitting close to the resort towns of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, so there's easy access to Cape Henlopen State Park, shopping centers, movie theaters, and restaurants like Crooked Hammock Brewery, Bethany Blues, and Matt's Fish Camp Lewes, along with many other local spots such as Surf Bagel Midway and Lefty's Alley & Eats, and if someone wants to visit a farmers market, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market sits at the Crooked Hammock Brewery nearby, while places like Dover Electric Supply, the COACH Outlet, and Staples are all within easy reach for day-to-day errands. The facility offers single-level living with attached and detached homes by Pulte Homes and Blenheim Homes, ranging from about 1,300 to more than 2,400 square feet, with two or three bedrooms, two baths, and attached garages, plus scenic ponds and fountains that add a quiet touch to the environment.
At Bay Crossing, residents can join the Bay Crossing Membership, and there's a clubhouse-the Bay Crossing Club House-with a 5,735-square-foot space serving as a central hub, where folks gather for all sorts of things, be it card games, craft projects, billiards, club meetings, or just making use of the library, game room, or ballroom for social occasions. The community feels social and vibrant, with a long list of organized groups, such as the men's club, ladies' club, golf club, bocce ball, walking groups, Mah Jongg, and a movie group, helping everyone get to know each other, and there's a steady schedule of activities and programs, so people stay as busy as they want, and if anyone's after some fresh air, there are walking trails, an outdoor pool with a seating area, tennis and bocce ball courts, and pickleball courts-two outdoor courts with non-permanent nets, though folks may sometimes need to bring their own nets if the set isn't out.
Dining options at Bay Crossing include a dining room with restaurant-style dining, all-day availability, and meal options for allergies or diabetes, as well as a professional chef in charge, plus the community's close to restaurants if people want to eat out instead, and snacks, beer, wine, classic and signature cocktails, and other drinks are served in the lounge, where knowledgeable bartenders are on hand to offer recommendations. For those interested in entertainment, there's The Hideout Arcade Bar & Grille, movie nights, live music events, trivia nights, and plenty of large TVs for sports, so it's easy to find something to do any night of the week.
Rooms come with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, cable TV, air conditioning, telephones, and furnished options, and there's help with housekeeping, laundry, move-in support, and concierge and family services, while the safety of residents is supported by a 24-hour call system and comprehensive healthcare support, including help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals. Bay Crossing offers several kinds of care, including assisted living, memory care for those with memory impairments, respite care for short-term stays, independent living, and continuing care options, and the staff is available to help support each person's independence while meeting their needs, with daily activities, fitness programs, craft and art options, a spa, a movie theater, and outdoor common spaces making it easy to connect with other residents and enjoy life in a calm, friendly environment. Construction services and remodeling projects-like kitchen remodels or restaurant buildouts-are offered with a quoting system for residents, and the facility provides ongoing maintenance and repair, so residents' homes remain comfortable and up to date, and overall, Bay Crossing keeps things easy to manage while letting folks enjoy the comforts of community living near the Delaware coast.
