Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 4 years.
Located on Gilpin Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware, Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is a skilled nursing home owned by Stephen Clark. The facility is in a very walkable neighborhood where most errands are within a short walk. The 96-bed community typically cares for 94 residents. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to arrange care for both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term stays.
Residents stay an average of about 752 days, including those receiving short-term post-acute rehabilitation and those remaining for ongoing nursing care. Rehabilitation services are a major part of the home’s clinical focus. Specialized programs include adult day care, assisted care, and end-of-life care.
Nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 34 minutes per resident each day, with registered nurses providing 37 minutes and nurse aides contributing 2 hours and 43 minutes daily.
State inspections reviewed the facility’s policies, medication management protocols, infection control procedures, and resident safety practices. The home returned to substantial compliance with federal long-term care requirements. Families considering Gilpin Hall can ask about care protocols and safety measures during an in-person tour.
Residents receive three meals each day. Daily support also includes activity programming, housekeeping services, and linen service. These services create a structured environment that combines clinical care with daily living support. The facility’s extended average length of stay and high occupancy rate suggest that many residents and families have chosen to remain there, which can reflect comfort with the setting and care approach.
Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is administered by Jessica Bannan.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Delaware, the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality is responsible for the oversight, unannounced inspection, and licensing of all long-term care settings.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
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35 | 64 | This facility has 45% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Delaware nursing home (35 vs. DE avg 64).↓ 45% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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7 | 12.8 | This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Delaware nursing home (7 vs. DE avg 12.8).↓ 45% better |
Delaware average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Delaware average 38.9
Delaware average 8.72
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Delaware average: 0.9
Delaware average: 1.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,857 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 73 | 4 | 77 | 23,381 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 9,887 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,979 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 21 | 0 | 21 | 3,467 | 92 | 100% | 5.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 972 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 861 | 74 | 80% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 760 | 64 | 70% | 6.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 414 | 62 | 67% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 413 | 68 | 74% | 5.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 130 | 54 | 59% | 2.4 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 14 | 15% | 5 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
16% of new residents, often for short stays.
48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Gilpin Hall Nursing Home from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 4 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wilmington's city center to Gilpin Hall Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.
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| Cardia Healthcare Silverside |
NH
HC
MC
NC
PC
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Wilmington |
128
Facility
128
DE AVG
102
Rank
#22 / 73
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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
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22
Facility
22
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#10 / 41
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5.5
Facility
5.5
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#9 / 41
| 1 | 104 | - |
29
Facility
29
DE AVG
40
Rank
#72 / 110
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$20.1M
Facility
$20.1M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#8 / 37
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$9.1M
Facility
$9.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#9 / 37
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45.1%
Facility
45.1%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#23 / 37
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| Shipley Living |
NH
AL
IL
RC
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Wilmington |
17
Facility
17
DE AVG
102
Rank
#72 / 73
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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
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60
Facility
60
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#34 / 41
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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
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$5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#27 / 37
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56.7%
Facility
56.7%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#9 / 37
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| Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek |
NH
HC
NC
PC
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Wilmington |
177
Facility
177
DE AVG
102
Rank
#4 / 73
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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
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53
Facility
53
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#31 / 41
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8.8
Facility
8.8
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#20 / 41
| 6 | 156 | - |
49
Facility
49
DE AVG
40
Rank
#37 / 110
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$30.7M
Facility
$30.7M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#3 / 37
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$14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#1 / 37
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46.1%
Facility
46.1%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#20 / 37
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| Gilpin Hall Nursing Home |
NH
ADC
AL
NC
PC
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Wilmington (Highlands) |
96
Facility
96
DE AVG
102
Rank
#42 / 73
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97.9%
Facility
97.9%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#1 / 44
| +21% |
5.56
Facility
5.56
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#4 / 40
| -56% | +19% |
$0
Facility
$0
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#1 / 41
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27
Facility
27
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#13 / 41
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6.8
Facility
6.8
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#13 / 41
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76
Facility
76
DE AVG
40
Rank
#13 / 110
| Stephen Clark |
$12.6M
Facility
$12.6M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#18 / 37
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$7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#26 / 37
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55.8%
Facility
55.8%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#25 / 37
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| Kutz Senior Living Campus |
NH
AL
MC
RC
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Wilmington |
90
Facility
90
DE AVG
102
Rank
#45 / 73
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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
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59
Facility
59
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#32 / 41
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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
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$8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#19 / 37
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52.3%
Facility
52.3%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#12 / 37
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Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is in the Highlands neighborhood of Wilmington.
Rochelle Wilson is the Director of Nursing at Gilpin Hall Nursing Home.
Gilpin Hall Nursing Home has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to DE state health department records, Gilpin Hall Nursing Home's license number is 1063.
Gilpin Hall Nursing Home's occupancy is 98%.
The team at Gilpin Hall Nursing Home can be reached at jbannan@gilpinhall.org.
Gilpin Hall Nursing Home is registered as a non-profit in DE.
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