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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Dover (Metro Area)
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
43
Rank
#37 / 99 | - | $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
$16.2M
Rank
#13 / 31 | $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
$7.7M
Rank
#24 / 31 | 40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
49.2%
Rank
#24 / 31 | 85057 | ||||
| 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 | 3 | 55 | - |
35
Facility
35
DE AVG
43
Rank
#58 / 99 | Phi | $19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
$16.2M
Rank
#8 / 31 | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
$7.7M
Rank
#13 / 31 | 42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
49.2%
Rank
#21 / 31 | 85032 | ||||
| Complete Care at Silver Lake | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Dover | 120
Facility
120
DE AVG
101
Rank
#24 / 71 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
DE AVG
81.6
Rank
#2 / 34 | +19% | 4.26
Facility
4.26
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#16 / 38 | +3% | -9% | $47.5k
Facility
$47.5k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#26 / 38 | 30
Facility
30
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#14 / 36 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#23 / 36 | 2 | 116 | A+ |
7
Facility
7
DE AVG
43
Rank
#93 / 99 | - | $15.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$15.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG
$16.2M
Rank
#14 / 31 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG
$7.7M
Rank
#27 / 31 | 36.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
36.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG
49.2%
Rank
#29 / 31 | 85027 | ||||
| Cadia Healthcare Capitol Healthcare | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Dover (Zurkow Development) | 120
Facility
120
DE AVG
101
Rank
#24 / 71 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
DE AVG
81.6
Rank
#22 / 34 | +3% | 4.24
Facility
4.24
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#21 / 38 | -47% | -9% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#10 / 38 | 36
Facility
36
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#16 / 36 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#19 / 36 | 1 | 101 | - |
32
Facility
32
DE AVG
43
Rank
#65 / 99 | Eric Schafer | $14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
$16.2M
Rank
#18 / 31 | $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
$7.7M
Rank
#17 / 31 | 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG
49.2%
Rank
#13 / 31 | 85048 | ||||
| Courtland Manor | NH AL MC | Dover | 85
Facility
85
DE AVG
101
Rank
#47 / 71 |
81.1%
Facility
81.1%
DE AVG
81.6
Rank
#25 / 34 | -1% | 4.60
Facility
4.60
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#11 / 38 | -24% | -1% | $42.9k
Facility
$42.9k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#25 / 38 | 38
Facility
38
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#18 / 36 | 7.6
Facility
7.6
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#15 / 36 | 1 | 69 | - |
54
Facility
54
DE AVG
43
Rank
#29 / 99 | Daniel Schurman | - | - | - | 85019 |
Nestled on 27 acres in Dover, Westminster Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers seniors aged 55 and older the resources they need to lead fulfilling lives beyond retirement. This community introduces Thrive Wellness, a resident-driven approach to senior living that emphasizes six dimensions of wellness. They have exceptional dining options, fitness classes, wellness programs as well as beautiful gardens.
Seniors at Westminster Village have the flexibility to tailor their own experience, with a comprehensive range of senior living services available as needed, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing as well as Rehabilitation.
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.
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.
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.
Westminster Village in Dover is a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Dover, Delaware, set on 27 acres about 2.7 miles from the city center. It offers a full continuum of care on one campus, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and rehabilitation. That range is its defining feature: a resident can move between levels of support as needs change without leaving the community or the people around them. The community serves adults aged 55 and older and is managed by Executive Director Wendy Nerad.
Daily life is organized around the Thrive Wellness program, a resident-driven approach built on six dimensions of wellness. In practice that shows up as fitness classes, wellness programming, dining options, and time spent in the community’s gardens. Transportation services and on-site fitness and recreation round out the offering, and pets are welcome.
Housing is arranged in single-story buildings, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom options ranging from 550 to 1,130 square feet. The floor-plan range gives couples and singles room to choose a layout that fits how they actually live.
The campus sits in a residential part of Dover that scores 31 out of 100 for walkability, so a few errands may be reachable on foot while most trips will involve a short drive or the community’s transportation. For families weighing a continuum-of-care setting, an in-person visit is a good way to see how the wellness programming and shared spaces feel day to day.
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
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
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
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
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
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 Dover, DE
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 6 nursing homes in Dover, DE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Dover, DE?
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 Dover, DE, 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 Dover, DE?
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.










