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

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

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. SC (Senior Care):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
Complete Care at Hillside LLC
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Wilmington
106No 52 Ruth GrazianoDebra Baich- Pietlock
Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Wilmington
138No 65 Renee BoyerRebecca Famularo
Delaware Veterans Home
SC
NH
SNF
Milford
144No 3 Sandy AmakerBrandi Cunningham
Courtland Manor
SC
AL
MC
NH
Dover
85No 54 --
Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Smyrna
151No 24 --
Harrison House of Georgetown
SC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Georgetown
139No---
Churchman Village
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Newark
101Yes 37 --
Excelcare at Lewes LLC
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lewes (Lewes Historic District)
179No 65 Lisa SiererAmy Lynn Brockson
Serenity Gardens Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
PC
RC
Middletown
16No-Roneve Davis -InterimMelanie Ward
Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Delmar
109No 52 Tonya BurtonDeborah Benton
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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.

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Overview of Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation

Renne Boyer administers Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilmington, DE. The building is a nursing home with skilled nursing and 138 beds. A resident who needs their medication at 1 AM needs someone who can reliably ensure they take it; licensed nursing has that covered.

Rehabilitation services work here in two directions: getting lost function back, and keeping what function somebody has intact. The second requires constant effort and care, and licensed nursing has that covered too.

Daily nursing time per resident comes to 3 hours and 51 minutes. The kind of person Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation fits is someone who needs ongoing nursing care or therapy. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

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Overview of Delaware Veterans Home

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.

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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

Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center offers nursing home and nursing care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Smyrna, DE. Nursing and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Hospice and palliative care address comfort and symptom needs, and respite care provides a short-term stay.

The home has 151 beds, a size that accommodates more residents and staff and usually supports more programming than a smaller community. Occupancy is 91%, meaning most of the beds are currently filled.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 43 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Pinnacle accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Respite care may be a good fit for a family caregiver who needs short-term support while traveling or recovering.

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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.

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Overview of Churchman Village

Offering skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and specialized care across multiple service lines, Churchman Village is a 101-bed nursing home in Newark, Delaware. It welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families flexible coverage routes. The facility specializes in post-operative, post-illness, and post-injury rehabilitation, alongside memory care for occupants with dementia and palliative and hospice services for those approaching end-of-life care.

Staffing support is central to Churchman Village’s model. Daily nursing care totals 3 hours 43 minutes per resident, with registered nurses spending 42 minutes per day, nurse aides 2 hours 4 minutes, and LPNs/LVNs contributing 57 minutes. This diligent support is complemented by on-site physical therapy to aid recovery and mobility. The home maintains an on-site gym equipped with ultrasound and diathermy, letting residents pursue customized rehabilitation plans without leaving the building. Beyond clinical care, Churchman Village maintains cutting-edge security systems and organizes social activities and events to promote connection and engagement. The three-story building has strong local demand running at 89.6 percent occupancy. Its Newark location is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood where some nearby services are reachable on foot, though most visits involve a short drive. The average stay of 73 days reflects a population mixing short-term post-acute occupants with those on longer rehabilitation stays.

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Overview of Excelcare at Lewes

Excelcare at Lewes is a nursing home in Lewes, DE, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. Memory care is provided in an Alzheimer’s and dementia unit, with supervision suited to people living with cognitive impairment.

Hospice care addresses end-of-life needs, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support. Respite care offers a short-term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time away or recovery. With 179 beds, Excelcare at Lewes serves a larger resident population than a small home, with corresponding staffing and programming capacity.

The total nurse staffing figure is 4h 13m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Nutrition plans are supervised by a registered dietitian, and rehabilitation services are available within the care setting. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Lisa Sierer serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 65 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Because it offers several care types, Excelcare at Lewes may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time.

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Overview of Serenity Gardens Assisted Living

Serenity Gardens Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Middletown, DE.

Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Palliative care supports comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These options may suit a resident who needs secured memory support or comfort-focused care, as well as a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage.

With 16 beds, Serenity Gardens Assisted Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The facility is wheelchair accessible, supporting residents who use wheelchairs in moving through the community.

Landscaped gardens provide outdoor space, while transportation to medical appointments helps residents attend those visits without arranging separate transportation. Personalized health monitoring helps track a resident’s health needs, and rehabilitation services support recovery or maintenance of function.

The administrator is Roneve Davis -Interim.

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Overview of Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing in Delmar, NY, with licensed nursing care available around the clock. Short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care support people recovering from an illness or injury, as well as those who need ongoing nursing support.

This combination is a good fit for someone whose needs range from temporary rehabilitation to continued nursing care. The center has 109 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity.

Rehabilitation services provide structured recovery support, while the salon offers an on-site option for hair and personal grooming appointments. Medicaid is accepted, which can help eligible residents use that coverage toward their care. Tonya Burton serves as the administrator.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Care in Delaware at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Delaware. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Delaware. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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