Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Located in Dover, Delaware, The Center at Eden Hill is a nursing home community that boasts a high level of care in a beautiful, hotel-like atmosphere. They are licensed as a skilled nursing facility by the state of Delaware, which means they can provide care to patients who have had their acute or surgical illness treated at the hospital and are now ready to begin the process of achieving wellness before returning home.
They assist patients in gaining strength and functionality. A well-rounded, individualized program is supplemented by skilled nursing care, family involvement, psychological care, and discharge planning, which encourage each patient’s transition to their highest functional level.
The Center at Eden Hill is administered by Brian J. Zaragoza.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | DE Average | vs. DE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 79 | 64 | This facility has 23% more total deficiencies than a typical Delaware nursing home (79 vs. DE avg 64).↑ 23% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 13.2 | 10.7 | This facility has 23% more deficiencies per year than a typical Delaware nursing home (13.2 vs. DE avg 10.7).↑ 23% worse |
Delaware average 4.4
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Delaware average 38.9
Delaware average 8.72
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
18 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
Delaware average: 0.9
Delaware average: 1.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,964 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 56 | 1 | 57 | 18,559 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 10 | 29 | 7,606 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 3 | 22 | 7,285 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,011 | 90 | 98% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,830 | 88 | 96% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,572 | 88 | 96% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,512 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,377 | 84 | 91% | 6.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 908 | 78 | 85% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 25 | 27% | 2.7 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
7% of new residents, often for short stays.
27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Historical financial and operational data for The Center at Eden Hill from 2018–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.8 mile from city center
— 0.14 miles to nearest hospital (Eden Hill Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.
| The Center at Eden Hill | NH | Dover | 80
Facility
80
DE AVG
102
Rank
#52 / 73 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#15 / 44 | +12% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#15 / 40 | +16% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#1 / 41 | 21
Facility
21
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#8 / 41 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#8 / 41 | - | 69 | - |
48
Facility
48
DE AVG
40
Rank
#38 / 110 | - | $16.0M
Facility
$16.0M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#9 / 37 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#23 / 37 | 40.9%
Facility
40.9%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#33 / 37 | 85057 | ||||
| Westminster Village Assisted Living | NH AL HC IL MC RC | Dover (The Hamlet) | 99
Facility
99
DE AVG
102
Rank
#39 / 73 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#24 / 44 | +6% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#16 / 40 | +37% | -7% | $38.5k
Facility
$38.5k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#25 / 41 | 28
Facility
28
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#14 / 41 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#10 / 41 | 3 | 55 | - |
35
Facility
35
DE AVG
40
Rank
#61 / 110 | Phi | $19.4M
Facility
$19.4M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#13 / 37 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#18 / 37 | 42.3%
Facility
42.3%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#24 / 37 | 85032 | ||||
| Complete Care at Silver Lake | NH HC NC PC RC | Dover | 120
Facility
120
DE AVG
102
Rank
#25 / 73 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#2 / 44 | +20% | 4.26
Facility
4.26
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#16 / 40 | +3% | -9% | $47.5k
Facility
$47.5k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#27 / 41 | 30
Facility
30
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#16 / 41 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#25 / 41 | 2 | 114 | - |
7
Facility
7
DE AVG
40
Rank
#97 / 110 | - | $15.6M
Facility
$15.6M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#22 / 37 | $5.7M
Facility
$5.7M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#24 / 37 | 36.7%
Facility
36.7%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#19 / 37 | 85027 | ||||
| Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare | NH HC MC PC RC | Dover (Zurkow Development) | 120
Facility
120
DE AVG
102
Rank
#25 / 73 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#25 / 44 | +4% | 4.24
Facility
4.24
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#21 / 40 | -47% | -9% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#11 / 41 | 36
Facility
36
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#18 / 41 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#21 / 41 | 1 | 104 | - |
32
Facility
32
DE AVG
40
Rank
#68 / 110 | Eric Schafer | $14.6M
Facility
$14.6M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#15 / 37 | $7.4M
Facility
$7.4M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#29 / 37 | 50.8%
Facility
50.8%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#31 / 37 | 85048 | ||||
| Courtland Manor | NH AL MC | Dover | 85
Facility
85
DE AVG
102
Rank
#49 / 73 |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#29 / 44 | +1% | 4.60
Facility
4.60
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#11 / 40 | -24% | -1% | $42.9k
Facility
$42.9k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#26 / 41 | 38
Facility
38
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#20 / 41 | 7.6
Facility
7.6
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#17 / 41 | 1 | 69 | - |
54
Facility
54
DE AVG
40
Rank
#29 / 110 | Daniel Schurman | - | - | - | 85019 |
The Center at Eden Hill is located in Dover, Delaware.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Delaware.
Bessann Murugi Muuo-Wambua is the Director of Nursing at The Center at Eden Hill.
The Center at Eden Hill has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to DE state health department records, The Center at Eden Hill's license number is 2880.
According to DE state health department records, The Center at Eden Hill's license expires on June 2, 2026.
The Center at Eden Hill's occupancy is 90%.
Brian J. Zaragoza is the administrator of The Center at Eden Hill.
The Center at Eden Hill has 80 beds.
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