Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC
Nursing Home & Respite Care · Milford, DE
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Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC

Nursing Home & Respite Care · Milford, DE
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.
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Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC

You can find Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC right in Milford, Delaware. Operated by Nationwide Healthcare Services, this 100-bed facility is generally full. Most people stay here for about 75 days, so the day-to-day rhythm focuses heavily on short-term recovery, subacute medical care, and helping patients get back on their feet after hospital discharge. When sorting out expenses, the billing office takes traditional Medicare, standard private payments, and state Medicaid.

The property sits in a highly walkable neighborhood that scores an 80 out of 100, so visitors can easily head out on foot to grab something at local stores or visit nearby medical offices. On the floor, the staff averages 3 hours and 34 minutes of face-to-face nursing care per resident every day. This team spans registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides who look after standard short-term rehab, temporary respite stays, and specialized equipment like the on-site ventilator unit. Daily routines include shared or individual rooms, fresh meals, basic housekeeping, a laundry service, hair styling, and an open patio area.

Recent checkups pointed out some ongoing issues with daily nursing supervision and the way medications are managed, which means families looking into the facility will want to ask management directly about how they are tightening up these protocols.

Prospective representatives can contact the admissions coordinator to get updates on the waitlist, ask questions about the ventilator equipment, or set up an afternoon to come walk through the building.

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.
▼ 69.5% Below DE avg. ▼ 69.5% Below 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.
▼ 63.9% Below DE avg. ▼ 63.9% Below DE avg.DE average: 2.8Click 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.
▼ 50.3% Below DE avg. ▼ 50.3% Below DE avg.DE average: 4.0Click 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 hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Delaware state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 38th out of 40 homes 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.
3h 34m per day
Rank #38 / 40Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 40 homes in Delaware. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Delaware average, with a ranking across 40 Delaware facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Delaware avg (4h 39m per day)
vs Delaware avg
-23%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +18% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 58m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 1h 2m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 12m per day ▲ 18% State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 9m per day ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 28m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 53m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 4h 2m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ▼ 64% State avg: 9m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 35m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
75 days
Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #38 / 73Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 73 homes in Delaware. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #9 / 110Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 110 homes in Delaware. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Delaware facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #17 / 44Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 44 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Delaware average, with its Statewide rank out of 44. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Delaware average: 80.7%
Occupied beds
100 / 100
Average occupied beds in Delaware homes 86 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 15, 2025
License Number3060
CMS Certification Number085058

Ownership & Operating Entity

Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC is administered by Brenda Decker.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingAlison Gooding

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Subacute Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fine Dining
Private & Semi-Private Rooms
Flat-Screen Television
Personal Housekeeping & Laundry
Religious Services
Beautician & Barber Services
Stimulating Recreation Program
State-Of-The-Art Equipment
Outdoor Patio
Specific ProgramsSubacute Care & Rehab, Ventilator Unit
Religious Services

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Inspection History

In Delaware, the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality is responsible for the oversight, unannounced inspection, and licensing of all long-term care settings.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 255 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Delaware state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Delaware state average
Overall vs. DE average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Delaware average:
• Total deficiencies (298% above)
• Deficiencies per year (299% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 11, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityDE Averagevs. DE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 25564 This facility has 298% more total deficiencies than a typical Delaware nursing home (255 vs. DE avg 64).↑ 298% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 63.816 This facility has 299% more deficiencies per year than a typical Delaware nursing home (63.8 vs. DE avg 16).↑ 299% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 11, 2025 inspection found deficiencies in nursing staff adequacy causing delayed call bell responses and unmet care needs, plus failure to provide timely dental services.
  • January 28, 2025 annual survey identified 13 deficiencies including Immediate Jeopardy for insulin medication errors, poor care planning, inadequate supervision causing resident falls, and incomplete medical records.
  • Multiple complaint investigations from 2024 to 2025 substantiated failures in discharge planning, abuse reporting, and staff training, showing ongoing issues despite some corrective actions.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024
Total health inspections 6

Delaware average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
89 Rank #40 / 41Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 41 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Delaware State average, with a ranking across all 41 DE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Delaware average 38.9

Citations per inspection
14.83 Rank #36 / 41Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 41 homes in Delaware. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Delaware mean across 41 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Delaware average 8.72


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

63 of 89 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 89 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 89 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
1
11% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.9


Serious health citations
2
67% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.2

1 critical citation Delaware average: 0.9

2 serious citations Delaware average: 1.2

83 moderate citations Delaware average: 35.7

3 minor citations Delaware average: 1
Citations history (last 2 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Aug 11, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 11, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 28, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 28, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 224
Employees 125
Contractors 99
Staff to resident ratio 2.36 : 1
45% more staff per resident than Delaware average
Delaware average ratio: 1.63 : 1 Delaware average ratio: 1.63 : 1See full Delaware ranking
Avg staff/day 60
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Delaware average
Delaware average: 7.6 hours Delaware average shift: 7.6 hoursSee full Delaware ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 42,362

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 39 total: 9 full-time employees and 30 contractors. 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 49 total: 21 full-time employees and 28 contractors. 49
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 93 total: 61 full-time employees and 32 contractors. 93
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

28.1%

11,912 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 32 Registered Nurse: 30 Licensed Practical Nurse: 28 Qualified Activities Professional: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant61329317,87392100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse2128499,93892100%8.1
Registered Nurse930395,52292100%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist7072,0388390%6.2
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,42192100%7.8
Qualified Activities Professional0889628087%8
Mental Health Service Worker2029126672%8
Physical Therapy Aide6065127177%5.6
Nurse Practitioner1015046368%8
Dietitian1014966267%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014886166%8
Administrator1014725964%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014436368%7
Speech Language Pathologist3034065459%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant4041914145%4.6
Qualified Social Worker4151854246%4.2
93 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
49 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
39 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 90%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
8 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 87%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 72%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 77%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 68%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 59%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 45%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 46%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025

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 Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $127K Rank #37 / 41Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 41 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Delaware average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 41 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
30% higher than Delaware average

Delaware average: $98K

Number of fines 2
7% more fines than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $127K
Delaware average $98K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 28, 2025
$114K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 11, 2024
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.7
22% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.7
15% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 19.0

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Delaware avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.2%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 15.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.0%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 19.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.0%
36% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
15% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.1%
36% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
30% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 14.7%
155% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.1%
49% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 6.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.9%
47% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 11.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.2%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 95.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 97.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.07
13% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.83

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.37
73% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.37

Short-stay resident measures
Average Delaware avg: 3.4 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.3%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 82.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
59% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.3%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 83.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.0%
40% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 21.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.3%
19% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.9%
21% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 53.0%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 56.8%
12% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 28 days

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 95
Medicare
16
16.8% of residents
Medicaid
76
80% of residents
Private pay or other
3
3.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$11.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.1M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$11.2M Rank #34 / 37Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 37 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Delaware average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.1M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.2M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #32 / 37Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 37 homes in Delaware. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Delaware average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.3M 29.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #5 / 37Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 37 homes in Delaware. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Delaware average. Well-run Delaware facilities typically land around 52–60% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$10.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$13.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 28 days.

Admissions
387 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 27%
Private pay 51%
Medicaid 21%
Discharges
374 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 22%
Private pay 50%
Medicaid 28%

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784-
34
Facility 34
DE AVG 40
Rank #65 / 110
Genesis De Holdings LLC
$14.4M
Facility $14.4M
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #17 / 37
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #8 / 37
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #18 / 37
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Delaware

Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC is located in Milford, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC

Who is the Director of Nursing at Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC?

Alison Gooding is the Director of Nursing at Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC.

Is Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC in a walkable area?

Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC?

According to DE state health department records, Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC's license number is 3060.

What is the occupancy rate at Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC?

Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC's occupancy is 100%.

What is the best email address for Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC?

The team at Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC can be reached at BDecker@polarishealthcarerehab.com.

Does Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC is registered as a for-profit in DE.

Who is the administrator of Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC?

Brenda Decker is the administrator of Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC.

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