Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 30 days.
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 104-bed nursing home on Lovering Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware. The building usually operates at around 90 percent occupancy, with residents staying for an average of 177 days. This timeline shows that the floor team splits its time between short-term post-hospital therapy and long-term medical placement. For billing, families can coordinate payments through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, or private accounts.
The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, allowing visitors to easily run errands or get around on foot. Inside the facility, residents get about 4 hours and 17 minutes of direct nursing attention every day. A full-time doctor is on staff, and a 24-hour crew of RNs, LPNs, and aides manages the care plans. Daily life includes restaurant-style dining, a therapy gym, private or semi-private rooms, and a hair salon. The activity calendar features art classes, happy hours, and scheduled transport for medical appointments and group outings.
State regulatory records show no active health or safety citations for the facility, resulting in a current inspection deficiency rate of zero. Interested individuals can call the main intake office to check on current bed availability, ask about the scheduling for therapy sessions, or book a time to come tour the building.
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administered by Brittany Brown- Ed.
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
| This Facility | DE Average | vs. DE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 149 | 64 | This facility has 133% more total deficiencies than a typical Delaware nursing home (149 vs. DE avg 64).↑ 133% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 24.8 | 10.7 | This facility has 132% more deficiencies per year than a typical Delaware nursing home (24.8 vs. DE avg 10.7).↑ 132% worse |
Delaware average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
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.
35 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 40 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
2,672 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 0 | 57 | 22,992 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 7,805 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 5,402 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,359 | 70 | 76% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,809 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 730 | 66 | 72% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 589 | 68 | 74% | 5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 557 | 72 | 78% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 1 | 2 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 429 | 60 | 65% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 206 | 58 | 63% | 3.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 144 | 18 | 20% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 35 | 38% | 1.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 59 | 64% | 0.7 |
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.
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% 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 Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 30 days.
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 Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center'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.
| Cardia Healthcare Silverside | NH HC MC NC PC | Wilmington | 128
Facility
128
DE AVG
102
Rank
#22 / 73 |
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 | 22
Facility
22
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#10 / 41 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#9 / 41 | 1 | 104 | - |
29
Facility
29
DE AVG
40
Rank
#72 / 110 | - | $20.1M
Facility
$20.1M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#8 / 37 | $9.1M
Facility
$9.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#9 / 37 | 45.1%
Facility
45.1%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#23 / 37 | 85056 | ||||
| Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | NH AL MC RC | Wilmington (Highlands) | 104
Facility
104
DE AVG
102
Rank
#33 / 73 |
90.4%
Facility
90.4%
DE AVG
80.7%
Rank
#14 / 44 | +12% | 4.28
Facility
4.28
DE AVG
4.66
Rank
#16 / 40 | +9% | -8% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
DE AVG
$96.1k
Rank
#12 / 41 | 40
Facility
40
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#23 / 41 | 13.3
Facility
13.3
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#34 / 41 | 1 | 94 | - |
76
Facility
76
DE AVG
40
Rank
#13 / 110 | Kentmere Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Inc | $12.1M
Facility
$12.1M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#16 / 37 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#28 / 37 | 57.9%
Facility
57.9%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#30 / 37 | 85001 | ||||
| Shipley Living | NH AL IL RC | Wilmington | 17
Facility
17
DE AVG
102
Rank
#72 / 73 |
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 | 60
Facility
60
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#34 / 41 | 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 | $5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#27 / 37 | 56.7%
Facility
56.7%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#9 / 37 | 85031 | ||||
| Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek | NH HC NC PC | Wilmington | 177
Facility
177
DE AVG
102
Rank
#4 / 73 |
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 | 53
Facility
53
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#31 / 41 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
DE AVG
8.7
Rank
#20 / 41 | 6 | 156 | - |
49
Facility
49
DE AVG
40
Rank
#37 / 110 | - | $30.7M
Facility
$30.7M
DE AVG
$19.5M
Rank
#3 / 37 | $14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#1 / 37 | 46.1%
Facility
46.1%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#20 / 37 | 85054 | ||||
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | NH AL MC RC | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
102
Rank
#45 / 73 |
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 | 59
Facility
59
DE AVG
38.9
Rank
#32 / 41 | 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 | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
DE AVG
$6.3M
Rank
#19 / 37 | 52.3%
Facility
52.3%
DE AVG
35.2%
Rank
#12 / 37 | 85043 |
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is in the Highlands neighborhood of Wilmington.
Debora Marrero Shackelford is the Director of Nursing at Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 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, Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's license number is 1083.
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's occupancy is 90%.
The team at Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center can be reached at BrittanyBrown@Kentmerenursing.com.
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is registered as a non-profit in DE.
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