Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Kentmere Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing is located in Wilmington, Delaware, providing rehabilitation services, senior nursing care, and specialized dementia care. The facility has been a part of the community since 1901, offering a warm and welcoming environment. Kentmere is committed to delivering exceptional care with a focus on compassion and professionalism.
(302) 652-3311

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Delaware average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Delaware average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Delaware average: 4.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Delaware average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 17m per day

This home provides 8% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Delaware average: 4h 39m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 53m per day 1h 2m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 0m per day 1h 1m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 30m per day 2h 28m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 0m per day 4h 2m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 9m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 41m per day 43m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 104

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Delaware average
Occupancy rate 88.3%
Residents per day (avg) 94
Occupancy rate
88.3%
Residents per day (avg)
94

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

21% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$22.2M
Surplus of revenue
$5.2M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$22,236,464.00
Surplus of revenue
$5,244,832.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.2M
27.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.8M
Total costs $17.0M
Bed community size
104-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
90%
Occupied Beds
94 of 104
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
October 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 1083
CMS Certification Number: 085001

Ownership & operating entity

Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Brittany Brown- ED.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: Debora Marrero Shackelford

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and semi-private rooms
salon services
transportation to off-site appointments
outdoor courtyard
gym
common areas
restaurant-style dining.

Programs & Activities

Activities
A lively calendar of activities designed with residents in mind, including happy hours, art classes, and outings.
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Dementia Care, Activities, Dining, Amenities
Religious Services
Yes
Operating Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Delicious restaurant-style meals served in a dining room with large windows and ample lighting.

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare Long-term care insurance

Inspection History

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.

8 visits/inspections

3 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 routine inspections

1 other visits

Results

6 with issues

2 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:November 22, 2024
Type:Complaint Investigation

51 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Address 1.7 miles from city center

Address Wilmington, DE 19806

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

141
Total Staff
118
Employees
23
Contractors
38,862
Total Hours (Quarter)
55
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse207.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse258.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant557.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
100 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
9 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
21 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
3.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.3%
of total hours from contractors
2,433 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5505518,68091100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse250257,54091100%8.7
Registered Nurse200204,65591100%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist8081,9167077%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,42991100%8
Administrator2028836470%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0448506673%6.9
Dietitian2028316268%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist0445076976%6.6
Nurse Practitioner1014965662%8.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0663805763%6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0553786976%4.5
Qualified Social Worker0112296673%3.5
Medical Director011456066%0.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant022442325%1.9

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Delaware average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 40
Citations per inspection
13.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

35 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 40 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
11% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.2

1 critical citation More info Delaware average: 0.9

0 serious citations More info Delaware average: 1.2

39 moderate citations More info Delaware average: 35.7

0 minor citations More info Delaware average: 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Resident Census by Payment Source
94 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (8.5%)
Medicaid 65 (69.1%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (22.3%)
Specialized Care Beds
26 Total Specialty Beds
25% of Bed Capacity
26
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
25%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 11.1
16% 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. 22.2
17% 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 19.4%
25% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 15.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.8%
10% 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 25.5%
16% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
56% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.1%
52% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.8%
78% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.7%
34% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
95% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 6.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.0%
46% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 11.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.5%
5% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 95.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.6%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 97.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.32
27% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.83

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.04
24% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.37

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.4%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 82.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
13% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.6%
In line with Delaware average

Delaware average: 83.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 17.6%
18% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 21.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.9%
29% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 3.8%
390% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 63.8%
19% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 56.5%
12% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 50.6%

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Delaware Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Delaware resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Small state, faster processing in some areas.

Delaware Caregiver Support Program

DE Caregiver Support (NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+, Delaware resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural focus.

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

Delaware Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Delaware resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Delaware Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Delaware resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; broader limits than some states.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Delaware SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Delaware resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~400 slots/year.