Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Delaware

Shipley Living offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Wilmington, DE. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With 17 beds, Shipley Living is a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can become familiar with one another. The range of care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing continued care within the community rather than requiring a move elsewhere. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options include a single private space as well as layouts that can accommodate a couple or companion.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them at the community, and Chanel Dale Lateef serves as the administrator.

Overview of Complete Care at Hillside

Administered by Ruth Graziano, Complete Care at Hillside in Wilmington, DE, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative, and respite care. The community ensures accessibility of care whenever needed with 24-hour staffing. Post-acute and short-term rehabilitation programs also provide a structured period of recovery after acute treatment. Those with life-limiting conditions or serious illness also receive comfort and help with symptom management.

Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. There are 106 beds, with 90.6% occupancy. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted.

Located on Gilpin Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware, Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is a skilled nursing home owned by Stephen Clark. The facility is in a very walkable neighborhood where most errands are within a short walk. The 96-bed community typically cares for 94 residents. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to arrange care for both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term stays.

Residents stay an average of about 752 days, including those receiving short-term post-acute rehabilitation and those remaining for ongoing nursing care. Rehabilitation services are a major part of the home’s clinical focus. Specialized programs include adult day care, assisted care, and end-of-life care.

Nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 34 minutes per resident each day, with registered nurses providing 37 minutes and nurse aides contributing 2 hours and 43 minutes daily.

State inspections reviewed the facility’s policies, medication management protocols, infection control procedures, and resident safety practices. The home returned to substantial compliance with federal long-term care requirements. Families considering Gilpin Hall can ask about care protocols and safety measures during an in-person tour.

Residents receive three meals each day. Daily support also includes activity programming, housekeeping services, and linen service. These services create a structured environment that combines clinical care with daily living support. The facility’s extended average length of stay and high occupancy rate suggest that many residents and families have chosen to remain there, which can reflect comfort with the setting and care approach.

Overview of Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance

Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Millsboro, Delaware. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom relief for people with serious or terminal illness. Memory care provides a supervised setting for a resident living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. The community has 130 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated to each resident. Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment routes for eligible services and stays. Residents have access to a rehabilitation program and rehabilitation services, so therapy can be part of care at the community rather than requiring arrangements elsewhere.

Restaurant style dining offers multiple options, with chef inspired entrees made from fresh and seasonal ingredients. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Marycolleen Rodgers serves as the administrator. The combination of memory care and nursing services can suit someone living with dementia who also needs nursing support.

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Wilmington, DE. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious illness or at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The range of care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time. The community is in the Wawaset Heights neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 150 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned per resident across a day.

Overview of Complete Care at Silver Lake

Complete Care at Silver Lake offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, as well as hospice, palliative, and respite care, in Dover, DE. Around-the-clock nursing and 24-hour staffing support residents who need ongoing nursing oversight, while hospice and palliative care address comfort-focused needs. Respite care provides a short-term stay for a resident while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Post-acute rehabilitation programs and short-term rehabilitation give residents a setting for recovery after acute medical care. Private rooms suit residents who want a room alone, while semi-private rooms allow two residents to share a room. The community has 120 beds and a 97% occupancy rate, meaning nearly all beds are in use.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use coverage through either public program or pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of nursing time for each resident daily. Steven Smith serves as the administrator, and the community may be a good fit for someone needing short-term rehabilitation or a family seeking temporary respite care.

Overview of Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek

For over two decades, Cadia Healthcare has been dedicated to serving the residents of Delaware, Maryland, and neighboring Pennsylvania communities by providing exceptional rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care services. 
As one of Delmarva’s leading rehabilitation and skilled nursing providers, Cadia Healthcare operates 10 state-of-the-art facilities, boasting a total of 1200+ in-patient beds. Committed to comprehensive care, select locations also offer on-site dialysis and out-patient therapy services, ensuring the well-being and convenience of their valued residents. 

Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, residential care, and skilled nursing in Wilmington, DE. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community opened in 1901 and is in the Highlands neighborhood. Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 104 beds, with private and semiprivate rooms for residents who prefer to live alone or share a room. Total nurse staffing is 5h 9m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover care when personal savings are not sufficient for a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Brittany Brown ED serves as the administrator. Salon services let residents receive grooming services on site, and transportation is available for off site appointments. The outdoor courtyard includes café style patio seating, while the gym provides space for exercise and rehabilitation activities. Restaurant style meals are served in a dining room, with activities including happy hours, art classes, and outings.

Overview of Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare

Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Dover, DE, along with memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing residential support and licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious or life-limiting illness; respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family seeking temporary support.

The home has 120 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options that include coverage for eligible skilled care, Medicaid support, or direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 4h 19m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on staffing time per resident. Sally Miller serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 32 / 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Residents can dine on chef inspired nutritious entrees made with fresh and seasonal ingredients, and spacious outdoor seating provides a place to sit outside. Rehabilitation services and a rehabilitation program are available for residents receiving rehabilitation care.

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.