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Assisted Living 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.

Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Assisted Living 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.

Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is Hockessin’s premier subacute and skilled nursing facility that aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors. The CCRC understands that aging can be daunting, much more so with a disability or condition. The exceptional level of care delivered by their patient-friendly staff is an approach to offering the best care possible for their residents. Regal Heights is where residents feel comfortable and secure in a nurturing environment.

Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, The community provides essential service that includes 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs; therapy services that include speech, occupational, and physical, orthopedic care, wound care, and memory care training that include specialized programs designed to fit the individual’s unique needs.

(302) 998-0181

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.
2/5
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.
2/5
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.
4/5
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.
4h 13m per day

This home provides 11% 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 172

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Delaware average: 80.7%
Occupancy rate 91.9%
Residents per day (avg) 165
Occupancy rate
91.9%
Residents per day (avg)
165

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

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$23.9M
Profit
$2.4M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$23.9M
Profit
$2.4M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.3M
34.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.2M
Total costs $21.5M
Bed community size
172-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: 1 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
In line with Delaware average
Occupied beds
158 / 172
Average residents 86 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2025
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026

Additional Licensing Details

License Number1079

Ownership & Operating Entity

Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Sara Jane Thompson.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingBethAnn Troy
Director of Nursing Email [email protected]
Administrator Email [email protected]

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

5 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Subacute Care
Wound Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

12 amenities
Fine Dining
Daily Snacks
Private & Semi-Private Rooms
Flat-Screen Tv’s
Wifi
Rotunda
Outdoor Patio
Magnificent Gardens
Personal Housekeeping & Laundry
Beautician & Barber Services
Stimulating Recreational Activities
Religious Services
Specific ProgramsSubacute Care & Rehab, Wound Care, Skilled Nursing, Respite Care, Memory Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with daily snacks.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home Assisted Living Hospice Care

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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.

6 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date July 24, 2025
Follow Up

77 deficiencies

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

Delaware average: 64 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

The most recent inspection on July 24, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies identified. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies related primarily to resident care, including medication administration, abuse prevention, infection control, and documentation, as well as facility environment and safety concerns. Complaint investigations substantiated issues such as verbal abuse, failure to report abuse timely, inadequate supervision, and care planning deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows improvement, with the latest follow-up survey indicating resolution of prior cited issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Delaware average 4.4


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 67

Delaware average 38.9

Citations per inspection
16.75

Delaware average 8.72


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

35 of 67 citations resulted from standard inspections; 23 of 67 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 67 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 3
150% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 1.2

1 critical citation More info Delaware average: 0.9

3 serious citations More info Delaware average: 1.2

59 moderate citations More info Delaware average: 35.7

4 minor citations More info Delaware average: 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. May 23, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. May 23, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. May 23, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. May 23, 2025
Corrected

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

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Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
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.

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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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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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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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Newark52Yes 67 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Regina Romano - EdHesdie Josias
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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.

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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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hockessin's city center to Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.03 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center- Wilmington)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 226
Employees 208
Contractors 18
Staff to resident ratio 1.35:1
16% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average ratio: 1.61:1

Avg staff/day 90
Average shift 8.1 hours
7% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 7.6 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 66,534
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. 8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 58
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 106
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

5.6%

3,727 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 11 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Registered Nurse: 2
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant951110632,59891100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse5355818,80191100%8.6
Registered Nurse162182,62691100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist9092,2038492%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,04191100%7.5
Respiratory Therapist4041,5247886%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist6061,1748695%6.7
Dietitian2029476673%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker2029366673%8
Physical Therapy Assistant4049047077%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician4048688290%6.4
Qualified Social Worker4045156673%7
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
RN Director of Nursing1014605864%7.9
Administrator1014405560%8
106 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
58 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 92%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
4 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 86%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 95%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 73%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 77%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 90%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 64%
1 Administrator
% of Days 60%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 167
Private pay or other
167
100% 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.

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. 10.9
14% 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. 20.6
8% 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 18.9%
22% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 15.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.4%
In line with 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 23.4%
6% 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 4.4%
47% 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 5.3%
18% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
15% worse 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 0.2%
96% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 6.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.8%
16% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 11.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.3%
6% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 95.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.8%
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 29.2%
64% worse than Delaware average

Delaware average: 82.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 40.0%
52% 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 $140K
43% higher than Delaware average

Delaware average: $98K

Number of fines 4
114% 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. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Delaware average

Delaware average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $140K
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. May 23, 2025
$18K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 10, 2025
$12K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 1, 2024
$17K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 8, 2023
$93K

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.