
Loving Care, At the Heart of it All
Welcome to Shipley Living, where loving care is at the heart of it all! You can’t help but feel it and see it everywhere you look, because, here, we bring loving care to everything we do. It’s in the smiles of our fun, compassionate staff, in the attentive, personalized delivery of our LCS Signature Experiences, and in all the little ways our residents look out for one another.

Shipley Living Cottages — Now Available at 25% Lower Rates!
Find comfort and community with our one- and two-bedroom cottage homes! Nestled behind the beautifully appointed clubhouse, these spacious private cottages feature full kitchens, tree-lined views, and access to a fulfilling, maintenance-free lifestyle. We’ll handle lawn care, snow removal, and more while you enjoy the many social events, wellness classes, and dining experiences Shipley Living has to offer. And best of all, we’ve reduced cottage rental rates by 25% to make them more affordable than ever! Learn more about our rate reduction here.
Perfect for couples or active seniors seeking an extra layer of privacy, our cottages offer the charm of independent living with the peace of mind of a continuing care community.
Secure your cottage now at the reduced rate! Call (302) 257-2002 or reach out today.
Find the perfect space for you! Click below to explore our cozy one- and two-bedroom cottages.
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Distinctive Senior Living in Wilmington, Delaware
Nestled in a thriving neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, Shipley Living is a full-service, rental continuing care retirement community offering carefree independent living, the helping hand of assisted living, comprehensive skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. This is the place to live your very best life! A variety of public parks, Wilmington’s beautiful waterfront, an array of cultural attractions, and some of the city’s finest medical centers are all just a short drive away!

Carefree Living, and Support When You Need It
Shipley Living offers residences for a variety of senior needs and lifestyles, all on a rental basis. There’s never an endowment or purchase required.

Independent Living
Say goodbye to the chores and hassles of home maintenance and hello to a whole range of amenities, personal services, restaurant-style dining, and engaging activities.
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Assisted Living
Our assisted living will give you just the help you need so you can continue to do the things you love.
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Skilled Nursing, For an Exceptional Level of Care
As a continuing care community, Shipley Living makes aging in place simple. Residents can conveniently transition to an advanced level of care, including skilled nursing, whenever it’s needed, right on campus.
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Shipley Living offers inpatient rehabilitation for residents and the community at large. Our experienced therapy team will help you when you’re recovering from surgery or a hospital stay to get you back to living the life you love as quickly as possible.
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Have Questions About Shipley Living Retirement Community?
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