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Compare Nursing Homes around Milford
The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.
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| Milford Center | - |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Milford | 136
Facility
136
DE AVG
118
Rank
#15 / 72 |
64.7%
Facility
64.7%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#38 / 44 | -20% | 3.81
Facility
3.81
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#30 / 38 | - | - | - | -8% | -18% | $162.4k
Facility
$162.4k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#35 / 39 | 76
Facility
76
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#35 / 39 | 8.4
Facility
8.4
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#18 / 39 | 7
Facility
7
DE AVG
2.1 | 87 |
34
Facility
34
DE AVG
36
Rank
#66 / 111 | Genesis De Holdings LLC | $22.2M
Facility
$22.2M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#16 / 35 | $10.2M
Facility
$10.2M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#8 / 35 | 45.9%
Facility
45.9%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#17 / 35 | 85010 |
| Delaware Veterans Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Milford (Delaware Veterans Boulevard) | 144
Facility
144
DE AVG
118
Rank
#12 / 72 |
59.0%
Facility
59.0%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#41 / 44 | -27% | 6.83
Facility
6.83
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#3 / 38 | +44% | +47% | $31.8k
Facility
$31.8k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#23 / 39 | 28
Facility
28
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#13 / 39 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#13 / 39 | 1
Facility
1
DE AVG
2.1 | 85 |
3
Facility
3
DE AVG
36
Rank
#103 / 111 | Carol Erhart | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#35 / 35 | $9.4M
Facility
$9.4M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#14 / 35 | 144.2%
Facility
144.2%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#1 / 35 | 85051 | ||||
| Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Milford | 100
Facility
100
DE AVG
118
Rank
#37 / 72 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#17 / 44 | +24% | 3.57
Facility
3.57
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#36 / 38 | +38% | -23% | $127.2k
Facility
$127.2k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#33 / 39 | 89
Facility
89
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#38 / 39 | 14.8
Facility
14.8
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#34 / 39 | 3
Facility
3
DE AVG
2.1 | 147 |
80
Facility
80
DE AVG
36
Rank
#9 / 111 | Nationwide Healthcare Services | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#32 / 35 | $7.6M
Facility
$7.6M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#30 / 35 | 58.6%
Facility
58.6%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#5 / 35 | 85058 |
A community where patriotism and Delaware lifestyle meet, the Delaware Veterans Home encourages its veterans to find a new meaning of a quiet and peaceful way of life. Camaraderie is located in the atmosphere of the community and is found in how management and staff honor the retirement home. Seniors are ensured to maintain an active and enjoyable lifestyle in a restful new home.
In a nursing care home for veterans, residents are given fully-furnished bedrooms to enjoy leisure and spiritual activities, specialized programs, and healthy, delicious meals available. Its skilled nursing services include rehabilitative therapies– speech, occupational, and physical. A pathologist is available on-site.
As a Genesis Healthcare Community, Milford Center is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Milford Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation services– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.
Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center provides cutting-edge post-acute services, skilled nursing care, and goal-oriented therapies in a homelike environment in Milford, Delaware. The facility is committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of its residents while promoting dignity and respect. It is part of the Nationwide Healthcare Family.
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
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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 Milford, 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 3 nursing homes in Milford, DE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Milford, 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 Milford, 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 Milford, 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.
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