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The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | NH AL MC RC | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
102
Rank
#45 / 73 |
87.8%
Facility
87.8%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#21 / 44 | +9% | 5.21
Facility
5.21
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#5 / 40 | -83% | +12% | $168.0k
Facility
$168.0k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#38 / 41 | 59
Facility
59
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#32 / 41 | 14.8
Facility
14.8
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#36 / 41 | 4 | 69 | - |
41
Facility
41
DE AVG
40
Rank
#51 / 110 | David Bacher | $15.4M
Facility
$15.4M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#26 / 37 | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#19 / 37 | 52.3%
Facility
52.3%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#12 / 37 | 85043 | ||||
| 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 Brackenville | NH HC NC PC RC | Hockessin (Saint Claire Drive) | 104
Facility
104
DE AVG
102
Rank
#33 / 73 |
94.2%
Facility
94.2%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#4 / 44 | +17% | 3.53
Facility
3.53
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#39 / 40 | -10% | -24% | $16.8k
Facility
$16.8k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#15 / 41 | 40
Facility
40
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#23 / 41 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#25 / 41 | 2 | 98 | - |
6
Facility
6
DE AVG
40
Rank
#99 / 110 | - | $14.9M
Facility
$14.9M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#27 / 37 | $4.7M
Facility
$4.7M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#33 / 37 | 31.5%
Facility
31.5%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#21 / 37 | 85042 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Cardia Healthcare Silverside | NH HC MC NC PC | Wilmington | 128
Facility
128
DE AVG
102
Rank
#22 / 73 |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#22 / 44 | +7% | 4.55
Facility
4.55
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#11 / 40 | -32% | -2% | $10.6k
Facility
$10.6k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#13 / 41 | 22
Facility
22
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#10 / 41 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#9 / 41 | 1 | 104 | - |
29
Facility
29
DE AVG
40
Rank
#72 / 110 | - | $20.1M
Facility
$20.1M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#8 / 37 | $9.1M
Facility
$9.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#9 / 37 | 45.1%
Facility
45.1%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#23 / 37 | 85056 | ||||
| Foulk Living | NH AL IL MC RC | Wilmington | 44
Facility
44
DE AVG
102
Rank
#67 / 73 |
92.5%
Facility
92.5%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#8 / 44 | +15% | 4.66
Facility
4.66
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#7 / 40 | +51% | 0% | $19.8k
Facility
$19.8k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#18 / 41 | 19
Facility
19
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#7 / 41 | 9.5
Facility
9.5
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#23 / 41 | 1 | 43 | - |
33
Facility
33
DE AVG
40
Rank
#66 / 110 | Leslie Johnson | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#36 / 37 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#34 / 37 | 85.9%
Facility
85.9%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#3 / 37 | 85060 | ||||
| Cokesbury Village | NH AL IL MC | Hockessin (Loveville) | 49
Facility
49
DE AVG
102
Rank
#63 / 73 |
57.1%
Facility
57.1%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#42 / 44 | -29% | 4.72
Facility
4.72
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#7 / 40 | +79% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#1 / 41 | 11
Facility
11
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#4 / 41 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#4 / 41 | - | 3 | A+ |
12
Facility
12
DE AVG
40
Rank
#91 / 110 | - | $24.6M
Facility
$24.6M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#6 / 37 | $10.0M
Facility
$10.0M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#6 / 37 | 40.5%
Facility
40.5%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#34 / 37 | 85017 | ||||
| Milford Center | - | NH HC MC PC RC | Milford | 136
Facility
136
DE AVG
102
Rank
#16 / 73 |
64.7%
Facility
64.7%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#38 / 44 | -20% | 3.81
Facility
3.81
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#31 / 40 | - | - | - | -8% | -18% | $176.9k
Facility
$176.9k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#39 / 41 | 76
Facility
76
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#37 / 41 | 8.4
Facility
8.4
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#19 / 41 | 7 | 84 | - |
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 | 85010 |
| Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | NH MC RC | Hockessin | 172
Facility
172
DE AVG
102
Rank
#6 / 73 |
91.9%
Facility
91.9%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#10 / 44 | +14% | 4.21
Facility
4.21
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#21 / 40 | -27% | -10% | $140.3k
Facility
$140.3k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#36 / 41 | 67
Facility
67
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#35 / 41 | 16.8
Facility
16.8
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#38 / 41 | 4 | 165 | - |
1
Facility
1
DE AVG
40
Rank
#104 / 110 | Leah Gelley | $20.7M
Facility
$20.7M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#10 / 37 | $9.9M
Facility
$9.9M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#2 / 37 | 47.7%
Facility
47.7%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#11 / 37 | 85006 | ||||
| Millcroft Living | NH AL IL | Newark (Possum Park Road) | 28
Facility
28
DE AVG
102
Rank
#71 / 73 |
72.1%
Facility
72.1%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#34 / 44 | -11% | 5.10
Facility
5.10
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#6 / 40 | -19% | +9% | $30.5k
Facility
$30.5k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#21 / 41 | 39
Facility
39
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#21 / 41 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#12 / 41 | 2 | 89 | - |
35
Facility
35
DE AVG
40
Rank
#61 / 110 | Kristopher Brown | $12.4M
Facility
$12.4M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#23 / 37 | $9.0M
Facility
$9.0M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#5 / 37 | 72.5%
Facility
72.5%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#2 / 37 | 85021 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Shipley Living | NH AL IL RC | Wilmington | 17
Facility
17
DE AVG
102
Rank
#72 / 73 |
70.5%
Facility
70.5%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#35 / 44 | -13% | 4.07
Facility
4.07
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#24 / 40 | -11% | -13% | $32.4k
Facility
$32.4k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#23 / 41 | 60
Facility
60
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#34 / 41 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#25 / 41 | 2 | 62 | - |
13
Facility
13
DE AVG
40
Rank
#90 / 110 | Timothy Ballas | $9.5M
Facility
$9.5M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#33 / 37 | $5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#27 / 37 | 56.7%
Facility
56.7%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#9 / 37 | 85031 | ||||
| Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek | NH HC NC PC | Wilmington | 177
Facility
177
DE AVG
102
Rank
#4 / 73 |
78.5%
Facility
78.5%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#32 / 44 | -3% | 3.02
Facility
3.02
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#40 / 40 | -26% | -35% | $78.4k
Facility
$78.4k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#31 / 41 | 53
Facility
53
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#31 / 41 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#20 / 41 | 6 | 156 | - |
49
Facility
49
DE AVG
40
Rank
#37 / 110 | - | $30.7M
Facility
$30.7M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#3 / 37 | $14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#1 / 37 | 46.1%
Facility
46.1%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#20 / 37 | 85054 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Stonegates | NH AL IL MC NC | Wilmington | 49
Facility
49
DE AVG
102
Rank
#63 / 73 |
59.2%
Facility
59.2%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#40 / 44 | -27% | 7.86
Facility
7.86
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#2 / 40 | +61% | +69% | $48.7k
Facility
$48.7k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#28 / 41 | 17
Facility
17
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#6 / 41 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#11 / 41 | 1 | 29 | - |
39
Facility
39
DE AVG
40
Rank
#54 / 110 | Cantera Tr Ua | $19.1M
Facility
$19.1M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#19 / 37 | $9.5M
Facility
$9.5M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#11 / 37 | 49.9%
Facility
49.9%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#15 / 37 | 85026 |
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Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center is on South Dupont Boulevard in Smyrna, Delaware. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.
Walk Score of 24: you’re driving everywhere, which is standard for suburban Delaware corridor locations. The average stay here is 90 days. That’s longer than a typical short-term rehab placement and shorter than long-term care, which puts this squarely in the subacute and extended recovery range. People come in needing more than a few weeks of post-hospital support but aren’t staying permanently.
The nursing coverage runs 4 hours 3 minutes per resident per day across all staff types. LPNs and LVNs account for 1 hour 1 minute, nurse aides handle 2 hours 15 minutes, and RNs contribute 28 minutes. The LPN/LVN share is higher here than at comparable facilities, which tracks for a subacute model where licensed nursing presence matters but intensive physician-level oversight isn’t the primary need.
Pinnacle is built for people who need a structured, medium-length recovery environment with consistent nursing oversight and room to rehabilitate at a pace that doesn’t fit the 3-week post-acute model. The 90-day average says it plainly: this is where you go when recovery takes longer.
Healing is a journey that can be challenging, but having trustworthy and caring professionals to guide seniors can make all the difference. Churchman Village, located in Newark, Delaware, is a rehabilitation and nursing center that goes above and beyond in providing expert care through their dedicated staff, ensuring the best possible skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitative services. They offer 24/7 clinical nursing care, as well as post-operative, post-illness, and post-injury rehab. Their licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide personalized care to residents with varying needs, including those with dementia.
Churchman Village also features an on-site gym with top-of-the-line equipment such as ultrasound and diathermy, as well as customized care plans designed to promote overall wellness. The advanced medical equipment and state-of-the-art security systems in place also ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents. Social activities and events are available as well, providing opportunities for residents to connect with others and enjoy themselves.
Overview of Harrison House of Georgetown
In the picturesque Georgetown, Delaware, Harrison House of Georgetown stands as a beacon of advanced therapeutic services catering to the needs of residents from eastern Connecticut to western New York. Evoking the tranquility of a farmhouse along the Eastern shore, this senior living community provides a serene backdrop for residents on their journey to regaining functionality. With 24-hour skilled nursing care, an on-site physician, and a dedicated Medical Director, Harrison House of Georgetown places the well-being and rehabilitation of its residents at the forefront of its commitment. Harrison House of Georgetown has been a bastion of 24-hour care for over three decades, overseen by licensed skilled nurses and compassionate caregivers. The private and semi-private rooms, recently revitalized, offer views of landscaped grounds or meticulously designed gardens, providing a rejuvenating environment for residents.
The campus boasts conveniences to streamline daily tasks, including a barber and beauty salon, restaurant-style dining, a private guest dining room, religious services, and transportation services. Whether requiring short-term or long-term skilled nursing care, Harrison House of Georgetown ensures residents receive superior attention and care from a highly-trained staff. The on-site rehab gym, featuring an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) suite, empowers residents for a triumphant return home by practicing essential daily activities such as dressing, self-feeding, laundry, meal preparation, and bathing. Collaborating closely with each resident, occupational therapists instill confidence and comfort in performing these vital skills. The impeccably maintained gardens and expansive porch area beckon residents and their families to unwind on comfortable rocking chairs. In the recently renovated services area, a dedicated team of tenured skilled nurses and therapists tirelessly collaborate to guide each individual toward achieving and sustaining their highest level of independence.
Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation is an independently-owned nursing home in Wilmington, DE, that offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The community also fosters comfort and healing, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and wellness programs, residents receive the utmost attention and care. Through customized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences.
Light exercises and fun gatherings ensure residents can stay active and well-engaged. Top-notch rehabilitation equipment and lively communal spaces are also available for residents’ wellness. Located along Limestone Road in Wilmington, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Delaware, as it has excellent services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.
At Newark Manor, residents can expect a home-like atmosphere with top-notch care and maximum comfort. From skilled nursing care to homestyle meals, laundry service, cleaning, incontinence and medical supplies, and more, Newark Manor strives to provide the best for their residents. With a long history of caring, Newark Manor understands the intricacies of aging and how to make it easier for everyone. As a smaller facility, they are grounded and more aware of their residents’ conditions and needs.
Beyond basic necessities, Newark Manor offers plenty of fun activities for residents to enjoy such as frisbee, tours, happy hour, bingo, and much more. Their therapy staff is equipped with physical, speech, and occupational therapists, making it a handicap-friendly facility. At Newark Manor, quality care meets comfort, and they are committed to ensuring their residents’ well-being is their top priority.
At Newark Manor, residents can expect a home-like atmosphere with top-notch care and maximum comfort. From skilled nursing care to homestyle meals, laundry service, cleaning, incontinence and medical supplies, and more, Newark Manor strives to provide the best for their residents. With a long history of caring, Newark Manor understands the intricacies of aging and how to make it easier for everyone. As a smaller facility, they are grounded and more aware of their residents’ conditions and needs.
Beyond basic necessities, Newark Manor offers plenty of fun activities for residents to enjoy such as frisbee, tours, happy hour, bingo, and much more. Their therapy staff is equipped with physical, speech, and occupational therapists, making it a handicap-friendly facility. At Newark Manor, quality care meets comfort, and they are committed to ensuring their residents’ well-being is their top priority.
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.
Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation, ideally situated in Foulk Road in Wilmington, DE, is an exceptional community offering high-quality long-term care for the elderly, including skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. With an expert and compassionate team, the community provides personalized care in a welcoming setting, ensuring the immediate needs and interests of its residents are met.
As a top-rated nursing home for seniors, the community is dedicated to catering to those lives that have been remarkably altered by accidents or illnesses as well as other individuals who need specialized recovery services. Furthermore, the community offers top-tier amenities and services including chef-prepared meals based on dietary needs and support services provided by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a secure and wondrous living experience with Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation.
The Moorings at Lewes is a 45-bed nursing wing that sits inside a larger coastal retirement community run by Springpoint Senior Living Inc. It is designed so people can transition between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing without moving off the property. The building stays reasonably busy with an 83.5% occupancy rate, and it handles payment through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Since about two-thirds of the people moving in arrive on Medicare for short-term rehab, the typical stay averages around 86 days.
State health department logs show a lot of daily clinical resources and an unpenalized regulatory track record. On average, residents get 4 hours and 10 minutes of direct nursing care each day, with registered nurses covering 1 hour and 38 minutes of that total. The home also keeps a broad medical team on site, including a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a dietitian, and physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists.
Looking at the paperwork side, Delaware state inspectors have logged zero financial fines or penalties over the last three years. While standard inspections have turned up minor issues over the years regarding food service, pharmacy storage, and general care charting, all of them were quickly resolved, and the facility has zero serious or critical violations on its record.
Families looking at local multi-level care options or a place for post-hospital recovery can use these state reports to see how the facility runs. The public records describe a smaller, well-staffed nursing environment with great daily nurse coverage and a clean regulatory record, outside of standard administrative fixes.
Oakbridge Terrace at Country House is a 40-bed non-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility accepting Medicare and private pay in Wilmington, Delaware, located on the Country House campus at 4830 Kennett Pike in New Castle County. Skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, and assisted living are offered within a full-continuum facility.
All four CMS sub-ratings sit above Delaware’s average, producing a 5-star overall rating 52.9 percent above state benchmark. The health inspection sub-rating of 85.9 percent above Delaware’s average is the one strongest signal in the profile, reflecting a consistently clean compliance record across the four inspections on file. Nurse hours of 4h 45m per resident day rank 7th among 38 Delaware SNFs on a case-mix adjusted basis. Quality Measures run 18.2 percent above state average. Inspection reports on file cover April 2022, February 2024, and February 2025; detailed findings from such surveys weren’t rendered in the page, but the health inspection sub-rating and having no enforcement actions confirm a record without serious compliance findings.
Amenities are a fitness center, pool, dining and social areas, walking paths, and outdoor spaces, which reflect the broader Country House community setting.
For older adults in Wilmington and northern Delaware who need skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, or memory care within a full-continuum campus, the facility suits well, as it has above-average staffing and a strong compliance profile in a small state with limited SNF options.
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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
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
02
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
03
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 41 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.
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