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Retirement Community in Wilmington, DE

Live the Life You Love at Country House

4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 Get Directions

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Country Estate Living with Wilmington and Philadelphia Close By.  

Country House brings a gracious estate setting to retirement living in Wilmington. Manicured grounds, rolling hills and habitat-rich woodland surround senior apartments and cottage neighborhoods, while updated dining and social spaces add a distinctly current layer to the campus.

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John & Sandra Healey Country House Residents

"We looked around before choosing Country House. One big draw was that everything is airy, spacious, and completely up to date."

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Kathi Sanders Country House Resident

“There are so many wonderful people here. The community’s got a great, lively pulse, and everybody looks out for one another.”

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Benefits of This Wilmington Retirement Community’s Amenities  

Historic Landscape, Modern Homes and Culture in Every Direction.

This CCRC combines the scale and greenery of a country estate with updated places to live, dine and connect. Residents can keep the day close to campus or use Wilmington’s convenient location as a gateway to the wider region.

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Historic Estate Grounds

Rolling lawns, mature woodland and landscaped areas preserve the atmosphere of the original Winterthur setting.

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Newer Apartments and Cottages

Expanded residential choices include modern plans with generous living areas, dens and current finishes.

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Updated Bistro and Restaurant

Refreshed dining venues create flexible settings for casual meals, full service and conversation.

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Fitness, Pool and Walking Paths

Wellness spaces and outdoor routes support active routines in every season.

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Winterthur Across the Road

A renowned museum, gardens and educational programming are unusually close to home.

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Wilmington and Philadelphia Access

Restaurants, healthcare, arts, and travel connections are available without giving up the quiet campus setting.

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A Full Signature Care Continuum

Five health services support residents and qualifying Wilmington-area guests as needs change.

Acts is Unlike Any Other Senior Living Organization

50 + Years
Not-for-Profit Excellence
96 %
Resident Satisfaction
A -
Fitch rating
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Walk the Estate, Then Step Inside Its Newest Spaces.

Visit more than one residential area, see the updated dining venues and follow a portion of the grounds. The magic of historic landscape and modern living is best understood in person.

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Floor Plans

Hassle-free Luxury Living. 

With one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and cottages, Country House has you covered. A convenient partnership with LivNow Relocation also makes moving incredibly easy.

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Retirement Community Pricing in Wilmington, DE

Predictable Costs for an Unpredictable Life.

The entrance fee is not an added cost. It is a prepayment on future healthcare at today’s rates, locking in access to assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care before they are ever needed.

Residents average 39 to 41 percent in tax deductions on fees as a prepaid medical expense. And if savings are ever outlived through no fault of your own, the Acts Samaritan Fund ensures you are never asked to leave.

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Wilmington Senior Health Services

Clinical Support Within Country House’s Lovely Setting.

Every level of care is available on campus, delivered with loving-kindness, so the people who live here never have to leave, and the people who love them never have to worry.

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Assisted Living

Daily support balanced with personal choice.

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Skilled Nursing

Advanced care from licensed professionals.

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Memory Care

Personalized routines for cognitive needs.

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Rehabilitation

On-site therapy for recovery and function.

Wilmington Retirement Community FAQs

Useful Details About Living at Country House.

Current plans include one- to three-bedroom apartments and cottages, with both traditional and newer residential choices.

Country House is described as part of the original Winterthur estate, and today’s museum and gardens are across Kennett Pike.

You can find an updated full-service bistro and restaurant, along with expanded social areas.

Yes. Direct admission is available for anyone in the area in need.

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