Marydale Retirement Village

HOUSING FOR SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Marydale Retirement Village is a subsidized, independent living housing community operated by Catholic Ministry to the Elderly.

Located in Newark, Delaware, Marydale offers 108 one-bedroom apartments for low-income senior citizens age 62+ and persons with disabilities age 18+.

HOW WE HELP

Marydale is not just a home — it is a community. Residents live independently and enjoy the companionship of peers in a unique, garden-style setting. Our dedicated staff guides applicants through the Marydale qualification process and when accepted, work to identify other possible assistance programs.

Rent is based on 30% of a resident’s gross adjusted income. An applicant’s gross income must fall below government published very low/extremely low levels, which are adjusted annually.

Each apartment includes:

• Separate entrances and exits
• Range / oven
• Refrigerator
• Central air conditioning / heat pump
• Wall-to-wall carpeting
• Front or side porch
• Safety bars in bath area

Features of the community include:

• Easy accessibility to I-95, Rt. 40 and Rt. 273
• Close proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, shopping and restaurants, and the Christiana Mall
• Resident parking
• Structural and grounds maintenance
• Community Center with monthly planned activities
• Weekly trips offered in a 16-passenger van for food shopping, restaurants and museums
• Smoke-free environment
• Pet friendly (One 25lb and under animal per household, pet deposit is required.)

All applicants are interviewed and must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant income must fall below the Federal government’s definition of very low and extremely low income levels (adjusted annually)
• Demonstrated ability to pay rent
• History as a good resident or neighbor
• Good housekeeping habits
• If a dual-person household (maximum allowable occupancy), one person must be age 62+ and/or 18+ and have a disability
• Ability to live independently (prepare and eat meals, dress and bathe, administer medications, and keep you unit in order)

Due to the high number of applicants on our waiting list, Marydale Retirement Village is not accepting new applications at this time. For the most current information, call the Marydale office at 302-368-2784, ext. 1601.

Marydale’s programs and policies align with the Fair Housing Act , prohibiting discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or familial status.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

We welcome volunteers of all ages to assist us with Marydale Retirement Village’s programs. Call 302-368-2784 to see what opportunities are available. Volunteers must apply and be interviewed.

Click here to donate to Marydale Retirement Village online. If you prefer, mail a check to: Development Office, Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, P.O. Box 2030, Wilmington, DE 19899. Designate Marydale Retirement Village on the memo line.