Gilpin Hall Nursing Home

Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Delaware

Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Delaware

Gilpin Hall Nursing Home

Wilmington, DE 19806 View Map

Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Delaware

Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Delaware

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Overview of Gilpin Hall Nursing Home
Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is a non-profit organization in Wilmington, DE, providing care for the elderly since 1824. It offers services such as assisted care, nursing care, and rehabilitation therapy in a secure and caring environment. The facility focuses on enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.56/day Delaware avg: 4.66/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Delaware avg: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Delaware avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Delaware avg: 4.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Delaware avg: 4.0/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 96

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Delaware average
Occupancy rate 81.8%
Residents per day (avg) 93
Occupancy rate
81.8%
Residents per day (avg)
93

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

16% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$21.0M
Surplus of revenue
$2.8M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$21,014,042.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,768,328.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.2M
24.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.0M
Total costs $18.2M
Bed community size
96-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
July 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 1063
CMS Certification Number: 085047

Ownership & operating entity

Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is administrated by Jessica Bannan.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: Rochelle Wilson

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Adult Day Program, Assisted Care, Nursing Care, End of Life Care, Therapy

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Three meals per day are provided along with activity programming, housekeeping, and linen service.
Meals Included
Yes

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.

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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Address 1.7 miles from city center

Address Wilmington, DE 19806

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

168
Total Staff
159
Employees
9
Contractors
45,798
Total Hours (Quarter)
69
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse87.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse278.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant907.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
125 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
13 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
6 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
19 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.1%
of total hours from contractors
1,864 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant8919025,17091100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse270278,61491100%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist120123,89391100%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff180183,26891100%5.3
Registered Nurse8081,1598391%7.6
Administrator2029456268%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0338606571%6.9
Nurse Practitioner1014405560%8
Dietitian1014405560%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0224266470%6.7
Qualified Social Worker0224056976%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0111234651%2.7
Medical Director101551112%5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
9% below Delaware average
Delaware average: 4.4

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total Health citations 27
31% below Delaware average
Delaware average: 38.9

6.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 25 citations
Complaint investigations 11 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Delaware average
Delaware average: 0.9
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Delaware average
Delaware average: 1.2
Moderate Health citations 26

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
94 Total Residents
Medicaid 82 (87.2%)
Private Pay/Other 12 (12.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 8.0
17% better than Delaware average
Delaware average: 9.6
Functional decline score 17.9
6% better than Delaware average
Delaware average: 19.0
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.9%
3% above Delaware average.

Walking Ability Worsened 11.8%
41% below Delaware average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.0%
18% above Delaware average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 3.8%
30% above Delaware average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.1%
31% below Delaware average.

Urinary Tract Infection 6.1%
187% above Delaware average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below Delaware average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.9%
55% below Delaware average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Delaware average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
3% above Delaware average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 5.4%
7% below Delaware average.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Delaware Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Delaware resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Small state, faster processing in some areas.

Delaware Caregiver Support Program

DE Caregiver Support (NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+, Delaware resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural focus.

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

Delaware Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Delaware resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Delaware Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Delaware resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; broader limits than some states.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Delaware SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Delaware resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~400 slots/year.

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