Stonegates
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Wilmington, DE
ALM Inspection Grade A- Info ALM's inspection grade is 92 / 100, an A- — 11 points above the Delaware average for CMS-certified facilities (81/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Stonegates

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Wilmington, DE
ALM Inspection Grade A- Info ALM's inspection grade is 92 / 100, an A- — 11 points above the Delaware average for CMS-certified facilities (81/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Stonegates accepts Medicare and private pay.
Stonegates accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Stonegates

Stonegates offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Wilmington, DE. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. With 49 beds, Stonegates is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing options include one bed, two bed, and cottage residences, and a two bed option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

The community is car dependent, with a Walk Score of 39 out of 100, so most errands require a car or a ride. Medicare and private pay are accepted, though Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 8 hours 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet with them at Stonegates. Michele Dennis serves as the administrator.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 19.5% Above DE avg. ▲ 19.5% Above DE avg.DE average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 3.5% Above DE avg. ▲ 3.5% Above DE avg.DE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 22.4% Above DE avg. ▲ 22.4% Above DE avg.DE average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
At DE avg. At DE avg.DE average: 4.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 37 nursing homes we track in Delaware for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 71% · DE 4h 56mThis facility: 8h 27m per resident per day, 71% above the Delaware average of 4h 56m (among Delaware facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #2 / 37Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 37 nursing homes we track in Delaware for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Delaware average, with a ranking across 37 Delaware facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
8h 27m

Standout metric: RN, weekends is +171% above Delaware average

1 of 6 metrics below Delaware average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant240247,34791100%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist110113,99691100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse9092,63091100%7.8
Registered Nurse100101,3408290%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,1428796%5.8
Speech Language Pathologist3035056571%5.8
Physical Therapy Aide1014786066%8
Nurse Practitioner2024645864%8
Dietitian2024325459%8
Administrator1014165257%8
Physical Therapy Assistant5053175662%4.5
Qualified Social Worker2021892730%6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician6061474651%2.6
Occupational Therapy Aide011541112%4.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112455%4.7
Medical Director011667%0.9
24 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
11 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coverage 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
10 Registered Nurse
Coverage 90%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 49 Rank #34 / 41Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 34th out of 41 nursing homes we track in Delaware for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Delaware facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #4 / 33Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 33 nursing homes we track in Delaware for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Delaware facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #21 / 42Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 21st out of 42 nursing homes we track in Delaware for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Delaware facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
39 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #32 / 34Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 32nd out of 34 nursing homes we track in Delaware for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Delaware average, with its Statewide rank out of 34. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
56.5% This home usually has availability

Based on 27.7 residents and 49 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Lower than the Delaware average: 83.6%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
190 days

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$4,030/Month

License Details

IssuanceJanuary 9, 2025
License Number1122

Ownership & Operating Entity

Stonegates is administered by Michele Dennis.

Leadership

Director of NursingTami Adams
Director of Nursing Emailtadams@stonegates.com
Administrator Emailmdennis@stonegates.com

Therapy & Rehabilitation

4 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

6 services
On-Site Nursing Access
Routine Doctor Appointments On-Site
On-Site RN Appointments
Audiology ServicesHearing-related evaluation and treatment provided by an audiologist or other qualified professional. Services can include hearing tests, hearing aids, and communication support.
Podiatry Services
Dietitian

Additional Services

12 services
Catering Services
Post-Hospital Transition Support
Coordination with Off-Site Providers
Fitness Trainer
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and linen service
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Transportation to planned activities and appointments
MaintenanceListed as: Full property maintenance and snow removal
24-Hour SecurityListed as: 24/7 on-campus security
ConciergeListed as: Personal shopping or concierge support
Errands & Shopping
Emergency Call System

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Putting Green
Fitness Center
Library
Game Room
Beauty Salon
Garden
Patio
Bar
Courtyard
Pavilion with Fire Pit
Multimedia Room
Greenhouses
ConservatoryA glass room with plants, used as a sunroom.
Resident Intranet
Secure Mailboxes
Lush Green Roof with Terraces
Private Dining Room
Activities
Trivia Nights
Bingo
Lectures and Discussion Groups
Social Hours
Holiday Dinners and Seasonal Celebrations
Soup and Sandwich Night
Kentucky Derby Watch Party
Veterans Day Ceremonies
Live Music
Pickleball Tournaments
Bocce Ball
Golf Putting
Concerts and Events
Wine Tastings
Tennis
Arts & Crafts
  • Educational programs and fitness/wellness activities (assisted living)

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Stonegates.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Bistro / café on site.
  • Multiple dining venues.
  • Outdoor dining option.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Studio
1 Bedroom Floor plans: Manor House 940 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans: Manor House 1,211 sq ft
Cottage / Villa

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Dec 2025

ALM Inspection Grade

92 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

11 points above the Delaware average for CMS-certified facilities (81/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Strong

51 severity-weighted points (20 deficiencies) · 2× lower than the typical CMS-certified DE facility (median: 94)

Enforcement Typical

$48,696 in fines · 1 enforcement action

Persistence Typical

47 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified DE facility (median: 44)

Inspection grade: 92 out of 100, letter grade A-.
Total health inspections
3 ↓ 30% · DE 4.3This facility: 3, 30% below the Delaware average of 4.3 (among Delaware facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
20 Rank #7 / 37Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 7th out of 37 nursing homes we track in Delaware for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Delaware State average, with a ranking across all 37 DE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 45% · DE 36.5This facility: 20, 45% below the Delaware average of 36.5 (among Delaware facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
6.67 Rank #15 / 37Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 15th out of 37 nursing homes we track in Delaware for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Delaware mean across 37 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 19% · DE 8.28This facility: 6.67, 19% below the Delaware average of 8.28 (among Delaware facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 20 of 20 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 20 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
1 ≈ 0% · DE 1This facility: 1, level with the Delaware average of 1 (among Delaware facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 ↓ 100% · DE 1.4This facility: 0, 100% below the Delaware average of 1.4 (among Delaware facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
19 ↓ 43% · DE 33.3This facility: 19, 43% below the Delaware average of 33.3 (among Delaware facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · DE 0.9This facility: 0, 100% below the Delaware average of 0.9 (among Delaware facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Dec 12, 2025 · 6 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 7 of 20 citations · 9 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Dec 12, 2025 6 citations
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Dec 06, 2024 5 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Dec 05, 2023 9 citations
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 20 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 7 deficiencies (35%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (10%)
Resident Rights 2 deficiencies (10%)
Quality of Life & Care 2 deficiencies (10%)
Administration 2 deficiencies (10%)
Nursing & Physician Services 2 deficiencies (10%)
Nutrition & Dietary 1 deficiency (5%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 1 deficiency (5%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (5%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

15 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Latest: Dec 5, 2023 · $48,696 civil money penalty

1 fine
Dec 5, 2023 · $48,696 civil money penalty
Total fines
$48,696 ↓ 42% · DE $83KThis facility: $48,696, 42% below the Delaware average of $83,260. Average among the 32 Delaware facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #23 / 37Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 37 nursing homes we track in Delaware for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Delaware average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 37 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
1 ↓ 52% · DE 2.09This facility: 1, 52% below the Delaware average of 2.09. Average among the 32 Delaware facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 DE avg 0.13Delaware average: 0.13. Average among the 32 Delaware facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Delaware average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 32% · DE 3.8This facility: 5.0, 32% above the DE average of 3.8 (among DE facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 3 / 5 Average ↓ 12% · DE 3.4This facility: 3.0, 12% below the DE average of 3.4 (among DE facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 8.0 Score · lower is better ↑ 11% · DE 7.2This facility: 8.0, 11% above the DE average of 7.2 (among DE facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 15.6 Score · lower is better ↑ 7% · DE 14.6This facility: 15.6, 7% above the DE average of 14.6 (among DE facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 6 better, 3 worse, 2 near DE average

3 short-stay measures: 1 better, 1 near DE average, 1 without a benchmark

Financials

Money and staffing.

Stonegates’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending March 2025, compared with 32 Delaware nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Mar 2025

Is it financially stable?

Profitable on care

8.1% operating margin

+2.2 pts vs prior year

Positive margin in 6 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $2.4M after other income.

Does it invest in staff?

Payroll in line with Delaware homes

50.2% payroll share of revenue

DE average 51.1%Rank #17 / 32Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 17th out of 32 nursing homes we track in Delaware for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Delaware average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll fell $0.1M while revenue fell $0.4M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2025
Arriving
57 admissions · FY2025 Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare 19 · 33%
Medicaid 0 · 0%
Private pay & other 38 · 67%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Typical stay

Medicare 29 days Private pay & other 9 - 10 months

Places of interest near Stonegates

Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wilmington's city center to Stonegates's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. SLR (Senior Living Resources):
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Delaware average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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DE AVG 83.6%
Rank #14 / 34
+7%
3.93
Facility 3.93
DE AVG 4.93
Rank #26 / 37
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +38%-20%
$13.5k
Facility $13.5k
DE AVG $83.3k
Rank #12 / 37
12
Facility 12
DE AVG 36.5
Rank #6 / 37
4.0
Facility 4.0
DE AVG 8.3
Rank #6 / 37
141-
33
Facility 33
DE AVG 39
Rank #26 / 42
Leslie Johnson
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
DE AVG $17.5M
Rank #32 / 32
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
DE AVG $8.6M
Rank #24 / 32
75.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 75.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
DE AVG 51.1%
Rank #2 / 32
085060
Stonegates ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
SLR
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wilmington
49
Facility 49
DE AVG 109
Rank #34 / 41
A-
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
DE AVG 83.6%
Rank #32 / 34
-32%
8.46
Facility 8.46
DE AVG 4.93
Rank #2 / 37
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -8%+71%
$48.7k
Facility $48.7k
DE AVG $83.3k
Rank #23 / 37
20
Facility 20
DE AVG 36.5
Rank #7 / 37
6.7
Facility 6.7
DE AVG 8.3
Rank #15 / 37
128-
39
Facility 39
DE AVG 39
Rank #21 / 42
Cantera Tr Ua
$18.7MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility $18.7MFiscal year ending 03/2025
DE AVG $17.5M
Rank #12 / 32
$9.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025
DE AVG $8.6M
Rank #12 / 32
50.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility 50.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
DE AVG 51.1%
Rank #17 / 32
085026
Shipley Living ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
SLR
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
17
Facility 17
DE AVG 109
Rank #41 / 41
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4.01
Facility 4.01
DE AVG 4.93
Rank #21 / 37
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +25%-19%
$58.8k
Facility $58.8k
DE AVG $83.3k
Rank #18 / 37
65
Facility 65
DE AVG 36.5
Rank #32 / 37
13.0
Facility 13.0
DE AVG 8.3
Rank #30 / 37
364-
13
Facility 13
DE AVG 39
Rank #35 / 42
Timothy Ballas
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
DE AVG $17.5M
Rank #31 / 32
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
DE AVG $8.6M
Rank #23 / 32
74.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 74.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
DE AVG 51.1%
Rank #3 / 32
085031

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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living Resources in Delaware

Stonegates is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Delaware.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Delaware Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

Small state, faster processing in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home modifications

Delaware Caregiver Support Program

DE Caregiver Support (NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Delaware resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
DE

Limited slots; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Delaware Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Delaware resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

Limited to specific areas (e.g., New Castle County); few providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Delaware Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
DE

Three tiers; broader limits than some states.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stonegates

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the Director of Nursing at Stonegates?
Tami Adams is the Director of Nursing at Stonegates.
02 Is Stonegates in a walkable area?
Stonegates has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 What is the license number of Stonegates?
According to DE state health department records, Stonegates's license number is 1122.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Stonegates?
Stonegates's occupancy is 56.5%.
05 How long has Stonegates been in business?
Stonegates has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Stonegates?
Yes, Stonegates allows residents to bring their pets.
07 What is the best email address for Stonegates?
The team at Stonegates can be reached at info@stonegates.com.