It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Bellamy Mansion Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Wilmington, DE is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Long Leaf Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local La Fia Bistro or visit BurgwinWright House and Gardens, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Wilmington, DE, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Wilmington, DE understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Wilmington, DE 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
New renderings show what the new Constitution Yards Beer Garden will look like when it relocates and reopens in late spring.Workers have been at the beer garden's original site at 308 Justison Street along the riverwalk on the Christiana River all week, preparing to move across the street to 303 Justison St.The beer garden first opened in 2014, will move to an open corner lot bounded by Justison Street, West St...
New renderings show what the new Constitution Yards Beer Garden will look like when it relocates and reopens in late spring.
Workers have been at the beer garden's original site at 308 Justison Street along the riverwalk on the Christiana River all week, preparing to move across the street to 303 Justison St.
The beer garden first opened in 2014, will move to an open corner lot bounded by Justison Street, West Street, and S. Madison Street next to a strip of shops that includes Riverfront Pets, Riverfront Bakery, Currie Hair Skin Nails, and Ciro Food & Drink.
The goal is to reopen by Memorial Day weekend, Constitution Yards operators Imian Partners told Delaware Online/The News Journal on April 8.
The renderings show the new amenities, including an elevated Sky Deck overlooking the beer garden and ballfield, a pair of big-screen televisions for sports, and a more natural hardscape design with turf, pavers, and gravel replacing the wooden deck at the original location.
One image shows an entrance arch with "Constitution Yards" spelled in red, white and blue lettering.
Another depicts the view from the Sky Deck, looking down at neat rows of picnic tables with umbrellas on one side and gravel pits with Adirondack chairs on the other.
The orange, instantly-recognizable shipping container with "Constitution Yards" spelled in white block lettering used at the original site's entrance will now be at the backside exit to the ballfield, framed by the twin televisions.
The shopping containers are expected to make the move across the street the week of April 14 as work begins at the new location, which is currently a vacant grassy field with no sign of what's to come.
The popular beer-and-entertainment hub is moving so its owners, Wilmington developers Buccini Pollin Group, can build a planned seven-story, 162-unit luxury apartment building on the waterfront.
The new location is about the same size as its original 30,000-square-foot footprint. Still, organizers promise an elevated experience while keeping the past programming and amenities, including cornhole, ax throwing, kickball, sports leagues, live music, and beer festivals.
Operators said the new-look Constitution Yards will also have 25 draft beer lines ? up from 13 ? to allow for more variety and local breweries, along with a new culinary team in charge of the kitchen with a menu of established favorites and expanded options with weekly specials.
The new location will have a 20% to 25% larger beer garden and about 35% of the lot will be a field for wiffleball, kickball and more.
Imian Partners also operates The Beer Garden at Whitehall in Middletown, along with Philadelphia's Mediterranean restaurant Spice Finch, Mexican restaurant/bar El Poquito and several other East Coast destinations.
Have a story idea? Contact Ryan Cormier of Delaware Online/The News Journal at [email protected] or (302) 324-2863. Follow him on Facebook (@ryancormier) and X (@ryancormier).
Insufficient funding and overdue repairs may lead to nearly half of SEPTA’s service to be taken away, including Delaware’s main regional rail line.The regional transit company released its budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with grim outlooks for many of its existing services unless the Pennsylvania Legislature passes legislation that would cover funding to support it.Hearings will take place throughout May, and a rally is planned in an attempt to save some of the services proposed to be cut.Here’s what t...
Insufficient funding and overdue repairs may lead to nearly half of SEPTA’s service to be taken away, including Delaware’s main regional rail line.
The regional transit company released its budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with grim outlooks for many of its existing services unless the Pennsylvania Legislature passes legislation that would cover funding to support it.
Hearings will take place throughout May, and a rally is planned in an attempt to save some of the services proposed to be cut.
Here’s what to know.
SEPTA’s most recent budget outlook for the 2026 fiscal year was presented April 10 and showed a projected 45% reduction in services to be implemented in stages during the fall of 2025 and the winter and spring of 2026.
If more funding is not approved by state Legislature, beginning this fall, SEPTA is planning to implement a 21.5% increase in fares across all services and to reduce the frequency of service across all modes of transportation – including eliminating 32 bus routes and shortening 16 more.
By winter or spring of 2026, SEPTA will carry out a “broad dismantlement” of bus and rail infrastructure.
This would include stopping all rail service at 9 each night and terminating regional rail services that operate over Amtrak territory. This would include eliminating the Wilmington/Newark line beginning in January 2026.
SEPTA also announced that it would freeze hiring and raises for employees and alluded to the potential for layoffs within its already understaffed workforce.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, SEPTA faces a $213 million annual structural deficit, which has compounded over the years as pandemic-era aid has run out and state and local investments have not been strong enough.
In its budget, SEPTA expressed that without additional funding, the system would not be able to support major events happening in and around Philadelphia next year, including the 2026 World Cup, the 250th anniversary of the United States, the MLB All-Star Game, the PGA Championship and more.
“With reduced service, buses and trains will become overcrowded and unreliable – quickly pushing people to drive more – fueling gridlock and worse quality of life,” the budget overview states.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget includes five annual payments of $292.5 million for the state’s mass transit systems, which faces an uphill battle in the state’s divided Senate.
Public hearings on the operating budget, which are required in order to increase fares, will take place in mid-May at SEPTA’s headquarters, located at 1234 Market St. in Philadelphia.
A rally will be held April 11 at Philadelphia City Hall from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to support fully funding mass transit.
Molly McVety covers community and environmental issues around Delaware. Contact her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @mollymcvety.
It may not look like it yet, but Constitution Yards Beer Garden is about to be on the move at Wilmington's Riverfront.The 9-year-old beer-and-entertainment hub will reopen later this spring at a new location, making way for the construction of a luxury apartment building at its current home.In a twist, the beer garden will not move a half-mile south to a vacant lot on Justison Street between Hyatt Place Wilming...
It may not look like it yet, but Constitution Yards Beer Garden is about to be on the move at Wilmington's Riverfront.
The 9-year-old beer-and-entertainment hub will reopen later this spring at a new location, making way for the construction of a luxury apartment building at its current home.
In a twist, the beer garden will not move a half-mile south to a vacant lot on Justison Street between Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront and Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown, as operators Imian Partners said last fall.
Instead, it will move to the larger vacant corner lot at 303 Justison St. at West Street, just across the street from Constitution Yards' current location, Delaware Online/The News Journal can exclusively reveal.
It will sit next to a strip of shops that includes Riverfront Pets, Riverfront Bakery, Currie Hair Skin Nails and Ciro Food & Drink.
"This area is a little bigger and allowed us to not compromise the design," said Carter Messman, one of the five partners who run Connecticut-based Imian Partners.
Constitution Yards should open at its new home by "late spring," hopefully in time for Memorial Day weekend, Messman said.
The new location is about the same size as its current 30,000-square-foot footprint, but organizers promise an elevated experience while keeping the past programming and amenities including cornhole, ax throwing, kickball, sports leagues, live music and beer festivals.
In recent days, workers have been seen at the beer garden preparing for the move. The colorful, easily movable shipping containers that create the beer garden's unique look will be moved across the street next week before being repainted.
"Within the next week or two, there will be significant visual changes to both spaces," Messman said.
Among the changes coming to the casual, family-friendly spot:
The new location will have a 20% to 25% larger beer garden and about 35% of the lot will be a field for wiffleball, kickball and more. Unlike the current location, which needed to be a deck on risers for environmental reasons, the new spot will feature a full hardscape with turf, pavers and gravel.
The beer garden will lose its Christiana River view, however. But Messman said research showed the river was not a major draw for patrons.
"It wasn't necessarily a negative to have it, but it wasn't a huge positive. Most people sat wherever – not next to the river," he said. "There is some kayaking out there and the tall ship coming through sometimes, but it wasn't that scenic or engaging to people. I don't think it will be a huge loss."
It was last May when Delaware Online/The News Journal first reported that the beer garden would have to move to make way for the construction of the planned seven-story, 162-unit apartment building by Buccini Pollin Group, which also operates Constitution Yards in partnership with Imian.
Plans submitted to the Zoning Board of Adjustment last year showed a 93-foot-tall apartment building planned for the northern third of what is now Justison Landing Park.
The remainder of the property would remain public park space controlled by the Riverfront Development Corp., the public-private entity that has long steered development along the Christina and Brandywine riverfronts.
At first, the move to a new location was scheduled for this year, but then organizers opened the possibility it could remain at 308 Justison St. for one more year. However, a final decision has now been made and Constitution Yards Beer Garden 2.0 will be here in less than two months.
The need for relocation may have been a surprise for some of the beer garden's customers, but it wasn't for its operators – Buccini Pollin Group's development of the land was always part of the long-term plan for the site.
Imian Partners will continue to operate the beer garden in the new location. Imian also operates The Beer Garden at Whitehall in Middletown, along with Philadelphia's Mediterranean restaurant Spice Finch and Mexican restaurant/bar El Poquito.
Constitution Yards first opened in 2016 as the first beer garden in Wilmington, which is now also home to the Makers Alley beer garden in downtown.
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(This story was updated to correct an outdated photo caption and add a map.)
Ciro Forty Acres in Wilmington has closed its doors permanently after nearly five years in business.The closing was announced on social media. The 3,746-square-foot business was inside a building at 1836 Lovering Ave. that dates back to 1925. The cafe business had been...
Ciro Forty Acres in Wilmington has closed its doors permanently after nearly five years in business.
The closing was announced on social media. The 3,746-square-foot business was inside a building at 1836 Lovering Ave. that dates back to 1925. The cafe business had been listed for sale on commercial real estate websites.
Venu Gaddamini, who owned Ciro Forty Acres with chef Michael DiBianca, said the last day of service at the breakfast and lunch cafe was Sunday, April 6.
He said brunch now will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays at Ciro Food & Drink, a restaurant the pair have operated at 321 Justison St. at the Wilmington Riverfront since 2019. The first day for brunch service will be Saturday, April 19.
Gaddamini said he expects to be open for weekend brunch at Ciro Food & Drink from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some menu items will remain from the Forty Acres cafe and he said DiBianca will add new dishes.
Ciro Food & Drink has a liquor license, unlike Ciro Forty Acres, so Gaddamini said the restaurant will offer a full bar service, including mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Gaddamini and DiBianca began leasing the space that was home to the former De La Coeur Cafe? et Pa?tisserie in 2020 when Delaware's restaurant industry had been severely impacted by the pandemic and seating capacity was still limited.
They renovated the interior of the cafe, created a new kitchen and began offering breakfast and lunch in July 2020. Before De La Coeur, the space housed the Fresh Thymes Cafe from 2009 to 2015.
DiBianca had formerly operated the Wilmington restaurant Moro from 2002 until 2016. While at Moro, DiBianca, a New Jersey native, was named as a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Mid-Atlantic regional chef award.
Patricia Talorico writes about food and restaurants. You can find her on Instagram,X and Facebook. Email [email protected]. Sign up for her Delaware Eats newsletter.
This story has been updated to correct the name of the General Services Administration in the section "What do the lease terminations mean for Delaware?"In Delaware, 12 federal offices are listed under “lease terminations” on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency website, including some offices tethered to Joe Biden's presidency.Some leases were terminated by the agencies, specifi...
This story has been updated to correct the name of the General Services Administration in the section "What do the lease terminations mean for Delaware?"
In Delaware, 12 federal offices are listed under “lease terminations” on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency website, including some offices tethered to Joe Biden's presidency.
Some leases were terminated by the agencies, specifically those under the Secret Service in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach. Those leases were cut last year before Joe Biden's last day in the Oval Office.
Other agencies are working “to secure alternate work environments” or “consolidating underutilized offices.”
On the DOGE website, under “leases,” there is a list of 657 “lease terminations totaling 7,919,726 square feet and about $350 million in lease savings.”
The list includes the following offices in Delaware:
The lease for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration field office for law enforcement in Salisbury, Maryland, was also terminated, but the position is still filled. It is the only NOAA law enforcement field office on the entire peninsula.
The monthly leases according to DOGE range from $4,403 per month for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Wilmington to $48,059 per month for “Rural Housing Service,” probably referring to the USDA Rural Development office in Dover.
Delaware Online/The News Journal reached out to the federal agencies impacted by the lease terminations on the DOGE website to discuss the impact. Not all agencies responded to all of our questions.
Here's what we learned:
At the Federal Railroad Administration, spokesperson William Wong said in an email, “We can confirm that the FRA received a notice of termination from the General Services Administration for our regional office in Wilmington, Delaware, and the date of termination given was September 30, 2025.”
“We are working with GSA to secure alternate work environments,” he said.
The cost of the lease is $90,124 annually, about $7,510 per month, which includes fees for GSA services.
Wong said 12 employees work at the Wilmington office.
A U.S. Geological Survey spokesperson said by email the agency is working with the General Services Administration, which manages federal property “to ensure that every facility and asset is utilized effectively, and where necessary, identifying alternative solutions that strengthen our mission. These efforts reflect our broader commitment to streamlining government operations while ensuring that scientific endeavors remain strong, effective, and impactful.”
As far as if any workers will lose their jobs, the spokesperson said the U.S. Geological Survey does not comment on personnel.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture spokesperson said by email that USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins “fully supports President Trump’s directive to eliminate wasteful spending and ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively. USDA is optimizing building capacity and consolidating underutilized offices to reduce inefficiencies while continuing to prioritize frontline services for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.”
The spokesperson did not respond to how many workers are at the Dover USDA office and referred questions about lease terminations and lease costs to the General Services Administration.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration referred us by phone to the Department of Labor, which referred us to the General Services Administration, which did not respond by March 31.
The Food and Drug Administration in Wilmington referred us to the FDA district office in Philadelphia. The person who answered the phone at the district office said they have no information specifically on the Wilmington office, but said “most” of the district offices are open. Any announcements about cuts would probably be through the Department of Health and Human Services, he said.
The Small Business Administration did not respond by March 31 to messages about lease rates, possible cuts or the number of workers at the Wilmington office.
The Secret Service, Department of Defense and General Services Administration terminated leases in Wilmington, Rehoboth Beach and Philadelphia. While these terminations are listed on the DOGE website, they are not attributed to "mass modifications," which generally means the decision was made by the agency itself.
The agencies saved nothing in terminating these locations, according to the DOGE website.
On March 18, President Trump announced that Joe Biden's adult children Hunter and Ashley Biden would not receive any more protection from the Secret Service. By law, the Secret Service protects presidents and their current spouses for the rest of their life, unless they decline protection.
According to a Secret Service spokesperson, multiple physical locations were operated near Biden's homes in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach by the Secret Service, the Department of Defense and the DHS so that Biden could be protected, communicate and govern as Commander-in-Chief and President. The spokesperson said the Secret Service secures the immediate premises but also tries to have the physically closest location to the President for quick response.
Ashley and Hunter Biden were supposed to have protection until July, but that is ending early and continuing the demobilization process. The spokesperson said "demobilization" is transitioning the agency's resources from a sitting president to a former one.
Secret Service presence and worksites will remain around Joe and Jill, the spokesperson said, but it will not be as robust. A field office for the agency remains in Wilmington.
Reporter Ben Mace covers real estate, development and business news. Reach him at [email protected]. Shane Brennan covers New Castle County with a focus on Newark and surrounding communities. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at [email protected]. Follow @shanebrennan36 on X, formerly Twitter.
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