2200 West 4th St., Wilmington, DE 19805

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The Lorelton, based in Delaware, presents a vibrant living experience catering to Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Retirement Community residents. Housing options are varied, providing spacious apartments with high ceilings and expansive windows, allowing residents to retain treasured belongings in their new environment. As a local foundation-owned alternative to chain facilities, The Lorelton emphasizes personal care and resident inclusivity in decision-making processes regarding activities and dining preferences. The community boasts a non-profit status, ensuring affordability without compromising on the dedicated professional staffing. The combined attributes of personalized care, ample living space, and a foundation-backed approach, render The Lorelton a unique contender for those seeking a community-driven living experience.

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Community Details

Built in 1932, the historic Charles B. Lore Elementary School now houses The Lorelton, covering an entire city block with its impressive architecture. The facility is designed with both privacy and community interaction in mind, allowing residents their personal space while also offering opportunities for shared experiences. Safety and accessibility are paramount, with round-the-clock security and on-site maintenance, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families. Unique to The Lorelton is their commitment to exceptional Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). With advanced HVAC systems, Germicidal UltraViolet lighting, and air purification technologies, the facility provides a safer indoor environment, vital for resident health and well-being.

Details

Historic Architecture
Privacy
24-Hour Security
On-Site Maintenance
Indoor Air Quality
Advanced HVAC Systems
Germicidal UltraViolet Lighting
Air Purification Technologies

Food and Dining

Culinary choices at The Lorelton reflect the community's tailored approach to service, where residents have a say in their food preferences. The dining experience is not bound by corporate mandates but shaped by the desires of the community, ensuring a satisfying and varied palate. Special events and activities revolving around food offer engaging experiences, be it cooking classes or wine-tasting nights that provide opportunities for social interaction and culinary exploration. Meal services are available, including daily snacks delivered to residents' doors and at least one meal per day, with options for additional discounted meal plans. The dining services foster a sense of home and community, celebrating occasions like birthdays, holidays, and even mock weddings with shared joy and a spirit of camaraderie.

Dining

Resident Input On Dining
Varied Palate
Cooking Classes
Wine-Tasting Nights
Daily Snacks Delivery
Meal Services
Discounted Meal Plans
Birthdays
Holidays
Mock Weddings

Amenities

Residents of The Lorelton enjoy a wealth of amenities designed to enhance their living experience. Each apartment, ranging from 300 to 1160 square feet, provides comfortable living with accessibility features such as wheelchair accessible units and roll-in showers. The community offers conveniences like free Wi-Fi, cable satellite TV, and varying kitchen accommodations from kitchenettes to full kitchens. Additionally, the premises feature a year-round greenhouse, a vegetable garden, a gated courtyard, a historic library, a hair salon/barber shop, and social lounges. Health and wellness are prioritized with amenities like an on-site fitness center, weekly housekeeping, and full linen services. Safety is reinforced with an emergency call system, 24-hour security equipped with an enhanced camera system, and on-site maintenance storage.

Amenities

Historic Architecture
Privacy
24-Hour Security
On-Site Maintenance
Indoor Air Quality
Advanced HVAC Systems
Germicidal UltraViolet Lighting
Air Purification Technologies
Spacious Apartments
Wheelchair Accessible Units
Roll-In Showers
Free Wi-Fi
Cable Satellite TV
Kitchenettes
Full Kitchens
Greenhouse
Vegetable Garden
Gated Courtyard
Historic Library
Hair Salon
Barber Shop
Social Lounges
Fitness Center
Weekly Housekeeping
Linen Services
Emergency Call System
24-Hour Security
Enhanced Camera System
On-Site Maintenance Storage

Activities

The Lorelton strives to provide a dynamic and stimulating environment for its residents through a variety of activities and special interests. A full-time director of activities ensures a diverse range of events, from physical exercises like Tai Chi, chair yoga, and stretching classes, to recreational games including billiards and bingo. The community organizes social gatherings such as holiday and birthday parties, BBQs, picnics, and karaoke nights. An emphasis on mental well-being is apparent in the brain-training program offered, as well as educational lectures, art classes, and cooking sessions. To maintain an engaging social atmosphere, The Lorelton has trivia nights, wine-tasting events, and twice-weekly social hours. For the residents' outdoor leisure, trips to various local attractions are scheduled, promoting a sense of exploration and connectedness within the larger community.