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Nursing Home in Hockessin

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.

Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home in Hockessin

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.

Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation

5651 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 View map
Overview of Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation

Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation is an independently-owned nursing home in Wilmington, DE, that offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The community also fosters comfort and healing, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and wellness programs, residents receive the utmost attention and care. Through customized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences.

Light exercises and fun gatherings ensure residents can stay active and well-engaged. Top-notch rehabilitation equipment and lively communal spaces are also available for residents’ wellness. Located along Limestone Road in Wilmington, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Delaware, as it has excellent services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

(302) 239-8583

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.
1/5
Delaware average: 3.3/5
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.
1/5
Delaware average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5
Delaware average: 4.0/5
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.
3/5
Delaware average: 4.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 41m per day

This home provides 22% less nursing time per resident than the Delaware average.

Delaware average: 4h 43m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 177

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Delaware average
Occupancy rate 88.1%
Residents per day (avg) 142
Occupancy rate
88.1%
Residents per day (avg)
142

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12.8M
Operating loss
-$598.6K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12,751,051.00
Operating loss
$-598,646.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
19.4% 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 $13.2M
Bed community size
177-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
In line with Delaware average
Occupied beds
156 / 177
Average residents 86 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Issuance January 8, 2025
Expiration January 11, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 1090

Ownership & operating entity

Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation is administrated by Brian Lenehan.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: Christine Thompson
Director of Nursing email: [email protected]
Administrator email: [email protected]

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services

Types of Care at Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing
Contact Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation

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.

9 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date August 13, 2025
Annual Inspection

171 deficiencies

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

Delaware average: 64 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation

The most recent inspection on August 13, 2025 identified multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, care planning, pain management, nurse staffing, pharmacy and radiology services, food safety, and pest control. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues including staffing shortages, medication errors, inadequate care planning, and failure to meet training and screening requirements. A notable substantiated complaint involved a medication error causing hospitalization and ICU admission, with the responsible nurse suspended and additional deficiencies found in staff training and reporting. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, with deficiencies persisting over time rather than clear improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Delaware average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 97

Delaware average 38.9

Citations per inspection
19.4

Delaware average 8.72


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

43 of 97 citations resulted from standard inspections; 19 of 97 resulted from complaint investigations; and 35 of 97 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
233% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 3
150% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.2

3 critical citations More info Delaware average: 0.9

3 serious citations More info Delaware average: 1.2

85 moderate citations More info Delaware average: 35.7

6 minor citations More info Delaware average: 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services minor citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Hockessin The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.

2 facilities compared · CMS & DE Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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Address 3.7 miles from city center — 5.02 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center- Wilmington)

Address 5651 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 187
Employees 174
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 1.20:1
25% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average ratio: 1.61:1

Avg staff/day 79
Average shift 8.3 hours
9% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 7.6 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 59,974
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 84
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

5.6%

3,389 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Registered Nurse: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant 83 1 84 26,177 91 100% 8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse 34 8 42 14,493 91 100% 9.2
Registered Nurse 14 4 18 5,345 91 100% 7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 9 0 9 2,860 79 87% 8
Speech Language Pathologist 5 0 5 1,693 71 78% 8.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician 6 0 6 1,690 82 90% 7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 3 0 3 1,401 84 92% 9.3
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 1,329 91 100% 7.5
Physical Therapy Aide 4 0 4 1,112 80 88% 7.7
Dental Services Staff 2 0 2 909 69 76% 7.9
Qualified Social Worker 5 0 5 686 63 69% 6.2
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 504 63 69% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 496 62 68% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 472 59 65% 8
Administrator 1 0 1 464 58 64% 8
RN Director of Nursing 2 0 2 345 45 49% 7.7
84 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
42 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 87%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 78%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 90%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 92%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 88%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 76%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 49%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
156 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
20 residents (12.8%)
Medicaid
90 residents (57.7%)
Private pay or other
46 residents (29.5%)
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.

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. 8.9
8% better 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. 17.5
8% better 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 14.7%
5% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 15.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.7%
21% better 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 22.0%
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 2.4%
19% 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 4.9%
11% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
7% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
15% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 59.6%
889% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 6.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.5%
69% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 11.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.4%
16% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 95.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.4%
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 31.7%
61% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 82.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
69% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.4%
9% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 83.1%

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $485K
394% higher than Delaware average

Delaware average: $98K

Number of fines 2
7% more fines than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 2
757% more payment denials than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $485K
Delaware average $98K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 10, 2024
$221K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Sep 10, 2024
64 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 25, 2023
$263K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Sep 25, 2023
114 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.