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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Delaware. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Delaware. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Delaware. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Delaware

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Center at Eden Hill
NH
SNF
Dover
80
Facility 80
DE AVG 101
Rank #50 / 71
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #15 / 34
+10%
4.54
Facility 4.54
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #15 / 38
+16%-2%
$0
Facility $0
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #1 / 38
21
Facility 21
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #8 / 36
5.3
Facility 5.3
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #6 / 36
-72-
48
Facility 48
DE AVG 40
Rank #38 / 108
-
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #8 / 34
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #21 / 34
40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #30 / 34
85057
Cokesbury Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Hockessin (Loveville)
49
Facility 49
DE AVG 101
Rank #61 / 71
--
4.72
Facility 4.72
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #7 / 38
+79%+1%
$0
Facility $0
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #1 / 38
11
Facility 11
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #4 / 36
3.7
Facility 3.7
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #4 / 36
-3A+
12
Facility 12
DE AVG 40
Rank #90 / 108
-
$24.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #5 / 34
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #6 / 34
40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #31 / 34
85017
Foulk Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Wilmington
44
Facility 44
DE AVG 101
Rank #65 / 71
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #5 / 34
+15%
4.66
Facility 4.66
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #7 / 38
+51%0%
$19.8k
Facility $19.8k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #17 / 38
19
Facility 19
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #7 / 36
9.5
Facility 9.5
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #21 / 36
143-
33
Facility 33
DE AVG 40
Rank #65 / 108
Leslie Johnson
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #33 / 34
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #32 / 34
85.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 85.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #3 / 34
85060
Cardia Healthcare Silverside
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Wilmington
128
Facility 128
DE AVG 101
Rank #21 / 71
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #19 / 34
+6%
4.55
Facility 4.55
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #11 / 38
-32%-2%
$10.6k
Facility $10.6k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #12 / 38
22
Facility 22
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #10 / 36
5.5
Facility 5.5
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #7 / 36
1111-
29
Facility 29
DE AVG 40
Rank #71 / 108
-
$20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #7 / 34
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #9 / 34
45.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #23 / 34
85056
Oakbridge Terrace at Country House
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Wilmington
40
Facility 40
DE AVG 101
Rank #66 / 71
--
4.74
Facility 4.74
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #7 / 38
+75%+2%
$0
Facility $0
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #1 / 38
6
Facility 6
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #2 / 36
2.0
Facility 2.0
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #1 / 36
-6-
3
Facility 3
DE AVG 40
Rank #100 / 108
-
$22.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #3 / 34
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #12 / 34
41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #32 / 34
85003
The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Lewes (Lewes Historic District)
45
Facility 45
DE AVG 101
Rank #64 / 71
--
4.16
Facility 4.16
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #21 / 38
+16%-11%
$0
Facility $0
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #1 / 38
4
Facility 4
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #1 / 36
2.0
Facility 2.0
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #1 / 36
-35-
65
Facility 65
DE AVG 40
Rank #21 / 108
Springpoint Senior Living Inc
$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #18 / 34
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #33 / 34
37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #26 / 34
85053
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
AL
MC
RESC
SNF
Wilmington (Highlands)
104
Facility 104
DE AVG 101
Rank #32 / 71
90.4%
Facility 90.4%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #14 / 34
+11%
4.28
Facility 4.28
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #16 / 38
+9%-8%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #11 / 38
40
Facility 40
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #21 / 36
13.3
Facility 13.3
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #30 / 36
194-
76
Facility 76
DE AVG 40
Rank #13 / 108
Kentmere Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Inc
$12.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #13 / 34
$7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #26 / 34
57.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 57.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #27 / 34
85001
Delaware Veterans Home
NH
SNF
Milford (Delaware Veterans Boulevard)
144
Facility 144
DE AVG 101
Rank #11 / 71
59.0%
Facility 59.0%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #32 / 34
-28%
6.83
Facility 6.83
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #3 / 38
+44%+47%
$31.8k
Facility $31.8k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #21 / 38
28
Facility 28
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #12 / 36
7.0
Facility 7.0
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #12 / 36
185-
3
Facility 3
DE AVG 40
Rank #100 / 108
Carol Erhart
$6.5M*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $6.5M*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #34 / 34
$9.3M*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $9.3M*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #15 / 34
142.7%*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 142.7%*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #1 / 34
85051
Westminster Village Assisted Living
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Dover (The Hamlet)
99
Facility 99
DE AVG 101
Rank #38 / 71
--
4.33
Facility 4.33
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #16 / 38
+37%-7%
$38.5k
Facility $38.5k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #24 / 38
28
Facility 28
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #12 / 36
5.6
Facility 5.6
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #8 / 36
355-
35
Facility 35
DE AVG 40
Rank #60 / 108
Phi
$19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #10 / 34
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #18 / 34
42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #24 / 34
85032
Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Wilmington
177
Facility 177
DE AVG 101
Rank #3 / 71
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #26 / 34
-4%
3.02
Facility 3.02
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #38 / 38
-26%-35%
$78.4k
Facility $78.4k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #30 / 38
53
Facility 53
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #27 / 36
8.8
Facility 8.8
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #18 / 36
6139-
49
Facility 49
DE AVG 40
Rank #37 / 108
-
$30.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #2 / 34
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #1 / 34
46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #20 / 34
85054
Complete Care at Brackenville
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Hockessin (Saint Claire Drive)
104
Facility 104
DE AVG 101
Rank #32 / 71
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #4 / 34
+16%
3.53
Facility 3.53
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #37 / 38
-10%-24%
$16.8k
Facility $16.8k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #14 / 38
40
Facility 40
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #21 / 36
10.0
Facility 10.0
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #23 / 36
298-
6
Facility 6
DE AVG 40
Rank #97 / 108
-
$14.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #25 / 34
$4.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #31 / 34
31.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 31.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #21 / 34
85042
Shipley Living
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
Wilmington
17
Facility 17
DE AVG 101
Rank #70 / 71
--
4.07
Facility 4.07
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #24 / 38
-11%-13%
$32.4k
Facility $32.4k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #22 / 38
60
Facility 60
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #30 / 36
10.0
Facility 10.0
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #23 / 36
262-
13
Facility 13
DE AVG 40
Rank #89 / 108
Timothy Ballas
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #31 / 34
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #25 / 34
56.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #8 / 34
85031
Stonegates
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Wilmington
49
Facility 49
DE AVG 101
Rank #61 / 71
59.2%
Facility 59.2%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #31 / 34
-27%
7.86
Facility 7.86
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #2 / 38
+61%+69%
$48.7k
Facility $48.7k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #27 / 38
17
Facility 17
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #6 / 36
5.7
Facility 5.7
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #9 / 36
129-
39
Facility 39
DE AVG 40
Rank #53 / 108
Cantera Tr Ua
$19.1MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $19.1MFiscal year ending 03/2024
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #17 / 34
$9.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #11 / 34
49.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 49.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #15 / 34
85026
Complete Care at Hillside LLC
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Wilmington
106
Facility 106
DE AVG 101
Rank #31 / 71
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #12 / 34
+11%
3.71
Facility 3.71
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #31 / 38
-12%-20%
$0
Facility $0
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #1 / 38
31
Facility 31
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #15 / 36
7.8
Facility 7.8
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #16 / 36
-96-
52
Facility 52
DE AVG 40
Rank #30 / 108
Pc De Opcos LLC
$12.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #30 / 34
$4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #34 / 34
37.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 37.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #17 / 34
85013
Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
MC
Wilmington (Wawaset Heights)
150
Facility 150
DE AVG 101
Rank #9 / 71
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
DE AVG 81.6
Rank #9 / 34
+13%
3.83
Facility 3.83
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #29 / 38
-21%-18%
$38.3k
Facility $38.3k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #23 / 38
21
Facility 21
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #8 / 36
7.0
Facility 7.0
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #12 / 36
1138-
77
Facility 77
DE AVG 40
Rank #12 / 108
Master Delaware Snf Management, LP
$15.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $19.5M
Rank #23 / 34
$9.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $6.3M
Rank #10 / 34
61.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 61.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG 35.2%
Rank #6 / 34
85002
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Overview of Complete Care at Brackenville

Located in the charming town of Hockessin, Delaware, Complete Care at Brackenville is a nursing home community that takes great pride in fostering meaningful relationships with both residents and staff. With the mantra “Complete Care. Caring For You Completely!®,” they offer personalized rehabilitation and long-term care programs, connecting residents with the expertise of exceptional medical professionals to ensure each recovery journey is tailored to individual needs.
With a hands-on approach, they create a warm and loyal environment, making everyone feel like family. Their unwavering commitment revolves around one central goal: providing extraordinary care and compassion to improve the lives of those they serve. 

Contact Complete Care at Brackenville

Shipley Living

2723 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
Overview of Shipley Living

Shipley Living is a senior living community that houses services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing living options. Awarded as the ‘#1 Best in Customer Satisfaction’ for 4 years in a  row, management practices a results-driven approach to quality senior living. The resident-centered community understands the importance of meaningful relationships and the importance of family, which is why it highly practices a resident-centered approach to holistic wellness for seniors. Shipley Living is where residents thrive and live their best lives possible.

Residents of all housing are provided essential amenities and services that help with day-to-day activities such as concierge services, fitness classes, housekeeping, maintenance, a library, a swimming pool, and a hair salon available in the community.  These are all offered with the thought that residents would want to have a relaxed and stress-free lifestyle.

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Stonegates

4031 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Overview of Stonegates

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams with the blissful senior living community of Stonegates residing in the peaceful lands of Kennet Pike, Greenville, DE, that features assisted living and memory care. The community strives to provide a haven for seniors’ private moments with a selection of cozy and meticulously designed apartments and cottages. As a privately owned community, Stonegates strives to provide the finest retirement for seniors to thrive and gain meaningful experiences.

Ideally situated in the scenic grounds of Greenville with nearby convenient amenities, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are easily accessible. Prepare your meals with the well-equipped kitchen in your residence or enjoy meal times with friends through various dining options. Stonegates strives to provide a haven for seniors to live their best years doing the things they love.

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Overview of Complete Care at Hillside

Opened in 2025 on South Broom Street, Complete Care at Hillside is one of the newer nursing homes in Wilmington, Delaware. The 106-bed facility is operated by Pc De Opcos LLC, with administrator Ruth Graziano and Director of Nursing Debra Baich-Pietlock leading the clinical team. It runs at about 91 percent occupancy, and residents stay for an average of 99 days, meaning the daily workload is balanced between short-term rehab and permanent residency. Families can clear their accounts using traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, or private pay.

The surrounding area is moderately walkable, scoring a 52 out of 100, so visitors can handle a few errands on foot without needing a car for everything. Inside the building, the floor staff provides an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct nursing attention to each resident per day. This round-the-clock team handles physical therapy, temporary respite care, and targeted clinical programs for orthopedic recovery, cardiac management, and palliative support.

State regulatory inspectors oversee the facility through standard compliance reviews, and because it is a recently established property, its current lifetime citation rate stands at zero.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the main admissions desk to ask about the intake requirements for specialized cardiac care, check on bed openings, or set up a time to walk through the building.

Contact Complete Care at Hillside LLC

Overview of Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

If you’re checking out Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 2801 W 6th St, here’s the breakdown. It’s located in Wilmington’s Wawaset Heights neighborhood, and the location is actually pretty practical; you’re less than a mile from Saint Francis Hospital, which is vital if you need quick access to acute care. Plus, with a Walk Score of 77, it’s convenient for visitors to run errands nearby without needing a car.

The facility is managed by Master Delaware SNF Management, LP. It’s a 150-bed spot that handles nursing care, assisted living, and memory care.

Right now, it’s at 81.5% capacity, with 126 people currently living there. The average stay is about 163 days, showing a mix of people; some doing short-term rehab, others there for the long haul. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Clinically, they cover a lot of ground. Whether it’s wound care, neuro and pulmonary therapy, or post-orthopedic recovery, they have a solid lineup of physical therapists, speech pathologists, and respiratory technicians. There’s an on-site medical director available seven days a week, which provides some extra peace of mind.

On the nursing side, residents get about 3 hours and 50 minutes of care per day on average. That includes 42 minutes with an RN, 46 minutes with an LPN or LVN, and 2 hours and 12 minutes with nurse aides. It’s also worth noting they have an active Resident Council where people can share their thoughts.

Overall, it’s a mid-sized, multi-level community. If you’re looking for a place that balances rehab with long-term care in a walkable neighborhood, Parkview is worth considering.

Contact Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Complete Care at Silver Lake

Located in Dover, Delaware, prioritize a hands-on approach with frequent leadership visits, creating a supportive and familiar environment where everyone feels like family. Complete Care can help to the whole person, addressing mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs. Activities are designed with resident preferences in mind, ensuring a fulfilling and engaging experience. Only the most caring individuals qualify to join the Complete Care team. Their dedication to resident well-being shines through in every interaction, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.

Complete Care offers a wide range of services to meet diverse needs. This includes short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, orthopedic rehab, subacute care, and specialized memory care services. Their expert staff provides outstanding medical and clinical care, focusing on resident well-being at every stage. Complete Care offers private and semi-private rooms with a variety of amenities to enhance comfort and well-being. Residents enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and convenient on-site beauty salon services.

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Millcroft Living

255 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Overview of Millcroft Living

Millcroft Living occupies 255 Possum Park Rd in Newark, Delaware, a somewhat walkable spot with a Walk Score of 35. It is a small community, with 28 beds across nursing home, assisted living, and independent living, and it has been open for about a year. New facilities have newer infrastructure; they also have shorter track records, which is a relevant fact when choosing a care setting.

Occupancy sits at 72%, meaning 20 of the 28 beds are filled. The average stay runs 97 days, a little over three months. Both figures together suggest this is predominantly a short-stay, post-acute facility rather than a place where most residents put down long-term roots.

Staffing holds up on paper. Total nursing care comes to 5 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, with registered nurses accounting for about 52 minutes of that. Those are the numbers as reported.

Payment covers Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which lines up well with a facility oriented toward shorter rehab stays where Medicare is the typical primary payer.

At 28 beds with three levels of care and a short-stay profile, Millcroft Living is best suited for adults stepping down from a hospital stay who need structured nursing support in a small setting, and potentially longer-term placement depending on how their needs evolve.

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Overview of Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare

Located minutes from Routes 1 and 13 in Dover, Cadia Healthcare Capitol offers convenient access to Smyrna, Milford, and surrounding Kent County, DE communities. With the goal of getting residents back to their homes and families as soon as possible, this assisted living and nursing home offers the highest level of care. 
This community offers large, semi-private rooms with TVs and free Wi-Fi. They have a dietary program that focuses on providing proper nutrition to aid in disease prevention, illness recovery, and overall health. Residents can also take advantage of their spacious outdoor seating, their large dining room, and their private dining room, as well as ample and convenient parking for guests and families.

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Courtland Manor

889 S Little Creek Rd #4721, Dover, DE 19901
Overview of Courtland Manor

Courtland Manor is a dedicated memory care community in Dover, DE, that offers specialized care for those with memory loss. The community’s nurturing and home-like environment ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. With 24-hour care, household services, and nutritious meals, residents experience worry-free living. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and memory-enhancing activities ensure residents can stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest comfortably, as spacious rooms and accessible amenities are available. With its peaceful setting in the serene residential area of Dover, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Delaware, this memory care community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.

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Overview of Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center

At 151 beds on South Dupont Boulevard, Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center serves one of the broader care mandates you’ll find in Smyrna: nursing home and assisted living, yes, but also respite and hospice. The facility is running at 88.2% occupancy with 135 residents, which puts it in active, well-used territory rather than somewhere still finding its footing.

The average stay is about 90 days. That figure sits at the intersection of short-term rehab and longer-term care, reflecting the range of residents actually present: some here to recover and leave, some here to stay. Total nursing coverage comes to 4 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day. Residents have a structured seat at the table through an active resident council that meets regularly on care quality and facility policies.

Payment options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For families managing a post-acute Medicare benefit or planning for Medicaid coverage over a longer stay, that range matters practically.

The neighborhood is car-dependent. Walk Score 24 means visiting family will drive, and most surrounding errands require a vehicle.

Pinnacle fits the profile of a facility carrying both a rehabilitation caseload and a longer-term resident population, with the payment flexibility to accommodate both. The staffing figures and breadth of care types suggest it’s built for range rather than specialization.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
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Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Delaware

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Delaware?

Assisted living in Delaware is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Delaware Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Delaware Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 43 nursing homes in Delaware. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Delaware?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Delaware, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Delaware?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.