Encore at Wilmington’s Rich History in Wilmington, Delaware
Even in an area steeped in rich history, it is a legend in its own right. At 2723 Shipley Road in Wilmington, Delaware is a building that has transformed in structure and function while consistently serving its greater community.
Encore at Wilmington senior living community is undergoing renovation and remodeling, updating and refreshing current spaces where seniors live, are engaged, and are cared for. Last month, while part of the bistro was demolished for reconstruction, a remnant of the building’s educational past was discovered. A mural showing silhouettes of kids playing basketball was uncovered in what had formerly been a gymnasium of Shipley School. Teaching grades 1-6, Shipley School was built in 1962 and used for public education. Prior to that, the property was Bartels Family Farm beginning 1917.
Serving Seniors
Shipley School closed in 1978, and in 1984, the building became Encore at Wilmington. In 2021, Life Care Services ®, An LCS® Company began managing the retirement community. The name was changed to Encore at Wilmington, and LCS set about enhancing its services, programs, and building. Spaces in Encore at Wilmington have been identified for their former functions at Shipley School. What was the principal’s office is now the executive director’s office and is right next to what was the nurse’s office. The school cafeteria was transformed into the dining room, the library is an apartment, and the auditorium is now a spacious living room. The gymnasium, currently being remodeled, is Encore at Wilmington’s stylish bistro.
Through the generations, people who lived on the farms and students who attended the school have lived, visited, and even worked at Encore at Wilmington.
Encore at Wilmington senior living community, rich in history, is beginning its next evolution with its updated, beautiful and comfortable space.
Encore at Wilmington
Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware, Encore at Wilmington is a full-service, rental, continuing care retirement community offering carefree independent living, the helping hand of assisted living, and comprehensive skilled nursing. Encore at Wilmington is managed by Life Care Services®. For additional information, visit encoreatw.com or call 302/387-4832.