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Assisted Living at Shipley Living
At Shipley Living, loving care is at the heart of everything we do. At our assisted living residences, we’ll provide just the help you need so you can continue to do the things you love. We’ll assist you with all the activities of daily living—whatever you need, it’s always your choice—including, bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and more.
Shipley Living residents can conveniently transition to assisted living whenever it’s needed. Of course, we always welcome direct entries into our assisted living residences from the Wilmington community at large too.
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Live the Life You Love
Need a helping hand? That doesn’t mean your lifestyle has to change. Shipley Living has everything you need to pursue your passions and live life your way.
You’ll Never Run Out of Things to Do!
Here you’ll find fun, engaging, inspirational and life-enriching opportunities to enjoy every day.
- Special interest clubs and social groups
- Exercise and wellness programs
- Scheduled outings to restaurants, movies, and local cultural and entertainment attractions
- Lifelong learning programs and lectures
- Monthly resident town hall meetings
View Sample Activities Calendar >
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Frequently Asked Questions
Assisted living gives you the helping hand you need to keep active, stay engaged, and pursue your passions. You’ll live in a thoughtfully appointed residence and receive assistance with the basic activities of daily living, tailored to your specific needs, such as help with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and more. A skilled nursing facility, on the other hand, is for those with chronic medical conditions or disabilities who require round-the-clock care and supervision by licensed skilled nursing professionals.
There are a variety of options families use to help pay for assisted living. Here are a few that you may want to consider:
- Long-term care insurance
- Life insurance
- Veterans’ benefits
- Sale of a home
- Reverse mortgage
- Bridge loan
- Annuity
Consult our senior living experts or a trusted financial advisor to discuss the options which would work best for your family.
Yes! At Shipley Living, you always have choice, flexibility, and control over everything you do. You’ll have the freedom to stay connected to the area and be close to the ones you love, while at the same time enjoying all the advantages of residing in a friendly and welcoming senior living community that nourishes your well-being, surrounds you with loving care, and supports the interests and passions that bring meaning to your life.
Yes! Shipley Living is a pet-friendly community. We know that you love your pets. They’re members of your family, and here, family is always welcome!
Yes! Our community proudly honors those who have served and live in our community. As our Veteran residents enter our community, we proudly showcase their military photo or photo of choice. This ensures that they receive the recognition they deserve. We also provide our Veterans with a 5% discount in our Independent Living and Assisted Living communities. Please contact our community’s Marketing Director to fill out the required paperwork to receive this Veterans discount.* * This discount is only applicable to the Veteran themself. This will not apply to the Veteran’s partner.
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Residents and Their Families Love Shipley Living
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Have Questions About Assisted Living at Shipley Living?
We’d love to hear from you! Just reach out to our expert team and we’ll be happy to help you in any way we can.
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