Caring Angel Home Health
Nursing Home, Home Care & Independent Living · Smyrna, DE
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Caring Angel Home Health

Nursing Home, Home Care & Independent Living · Smyrna, DE
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Caring Angel Home Health accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Caring Angel Home Health

With the seniors’ wellness in mind, Caring Angel Home Health based in Main Street, Smyrna, DE, is a notable home health provider providing nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and medical social services. The home health provider ensures that seniors receive the best care and assistance they need in the comfort of their homes. Caring Angel Home Health focuses on the individuality of the seniors, providing them with care and assistance tailored to their unique needs.

Moreover, the home health provider forges a trusting relationship with the seniors and their families to ensure that their needs are heard and preferences are followed. Caring Angel Home Health enhances the quality of life of seniors within the walls of their residence, ensuring they are comfortable and safe.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 39.0% Below DE avg. ▼ 39.0% Below DE avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 27.7% Below DE avg. ▼ 27.7% Below DE avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 25.9% Below DE avg. ▼ 25.9% Below DE avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Types of Care at Caring Angel Home Health

Home Care Independent Living

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Similar occupancy to the Delaware average: 80.7%
Occupancy rate 80.6% Rank #31 / 44Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 44 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Delaware average, with its Statewide rank out of 44. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 101 days
Occupancy rate
80.6% Rank #31 / 44Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 44 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Delaware average, with its Statewide rank out of 44. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
101 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #10 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 111 homes in Delaware. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Delaware SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAlzheimer’s Care/Dementia Care, Transportation/Doctor Visit, Hospice Care/End of Life Care/After Surgery Care, Meal Preparation, Companionship/Caregiving, Personal Care/Hygiene, Caregivers
Operating HoursMon-Sun: 24/7

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 212
Employees 163
Contractors 49
Staff to resident ratio 1.31:1
20% worse than Delaware average
Delaware average ratio: 1.63:1 Delaware average ratio: 1.63:1See full Delaware ranking
Avg staff/day 88
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Delaware average
Delaware average: 7.6 hours Delaware average shift: 7.6 hoursSee full Delaware ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 64,086

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 87
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

11%

7,020 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 14 Licensed Practical Nurse: 12 Qualified Social Worker: 8 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8708732,56692100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse30124213,11792100%9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist140143,69992100%7.9
RN Director of Nursing7072,6906975%7.5
Registered Nurse1114252,4959199%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0552,2238289%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist0331,0988188%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,0758491%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0441,0297683%7.9
Dietitian2029477784%7.5
Dental Services Staff3038216874%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0337027683%6.9
Nurse Practitioner1014996470%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014566267%7.4
Administrator3034215560%7.6
Qualified Social Worker0881372527%5.5
Occupational Therapist1011121415%8
87 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
42 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
7 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 75%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 89%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 88%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 91%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 83%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 84%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 74%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 83%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
3 Administrator
% of Days 60%
8 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 27%
1 Occupational Therapist
% of Days 15%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.6
10% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.9
21% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 19.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.2%
11% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 15.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.5%
44% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 19.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.0%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
68% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
49% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
26% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.1%
29% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.5%
41% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 6.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.1%
65% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 11.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 95.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 97.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.2%
7% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 82.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
28% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.9%
5% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 83.1%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 27 days

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 162
Medicare
12
7.4% of residents
Medicaid
130
80.2% of residents
Private pay or other
20
12.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$34.3M
Operating loss
-$2.8M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$34.3M Rank #2 / 35Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 35 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Delaware SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$2.8M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #3 / 35Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 35 homes in Delaware. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Delaware average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$12.5M
36.5% of revenue Rank #25 / 35Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 35 homes in Delaware. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Delaware average. Well-run Delaware SNFs typically land around 52–60% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$24.5M
Total costs $37.1M

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Places of interest near Caring Angel Home Health

Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Smyrna's city center to Caring Angel Home Health's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.31 miles to nearest hospital (ChristianaCare Wound Care Center at Smyrna)

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Delaware

Caring Angel Home Health is located in Smyrna, Delaware.
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Delaware Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

Small state, faster processing in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home modifications

Delaware Caregiver Support Program

DE Caregiver Support (NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Delaware resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
DE

Limited slots; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Delaware Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Delaware resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

Limited to specific areas (e.g., New Castle County); few providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Delaware Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
DE

Three tiers; broader limits than some states.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Caring Angel Home Health

Is Caring Angel Home Health in a walkable area?

Caring Angel Home Health has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Caring Angel Home Health?

Yes — there are 11 photos of Caring Angel Home Health in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Caring Angel Home Health?

(302) 653-8435 will put you in contact with the team at Caring Angel Home Health.

Is Caring Angel Home Health Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Caring Angel Home Health is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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