Willowbrooke Court at Country House
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Palliative Care · Wilmington, DE
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Willowbrooke Court at Country House

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Palliative Care · Wilmington, DE
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Willowbrooke Court at Country House accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Willowbrooke Court at Country House

Willowbrooke Court at Country House is a compassionate care home located in the heart of Wilmington. They offer a wide range of services, including top-notch therapies and skilled nursing care, all provided by a team of dedicated and experienced professionals. As a non-profit organization, they take pride in providing affordable care options that accept Medicare and Medicaid. The care home boasts 24/7 private and semi-private accommodations, as well as brain health and fitness programs to promote wellness and independence among residents. 

Additionally, they have an on-site medical director to ensure residents receive prompt medical attention. One of the most remarkable features of Willowbrooke Court is its commitment to minimizing the risk of dementia and providing best-practice support during cognitive changes that occur with aging. They take a holistic approach to dementia care, focusing on enhancing residents’ overall well-being and quality of life.

(302) 654-5101

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.
▲ 52.5% Above DE avg. ▲ 52.5% Above DE avg.DE average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 80.7% Above DE avg. ▲ 80.7% Above DE avg.DE average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 24.3% Above DE avg. ▲ 24.3% Above DE avg.DE average: 4.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 23.6% Above DE avg. ▲ 23.6% Above DE avg.DE average: 4.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Delaware state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 7th out of 40 homes in Delaware for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 45m per day
Rank #7 / 40Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 40 homes in Delaware. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Delaware average, with a ranking across 40 Delaware facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Delaware avg (4h 39m per day)
vs Delaware avg
+2%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +359% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 36m per day ▲ 59% State avg: 1h 0m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 35m per day ▼ 43% State avg: 1h 2m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 32m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 26m per day ▲ 5% State avg: 4h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 54m per day ▲ 359% State avg: 12m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 1h 16m per day ▲ 82% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
42 days
Bed community size
48-bed community Rank #65 / 73Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 73 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Delaware facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #101 / 110Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 110 homes in Delaware. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Delaware facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
65%
Rank #39 / 44Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 44 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Delaware average, with its Statewide rank out of 44. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Delaware average: 80.7%
Occupied beds
31 / 48
Average occupied beds in Delaware homes 86 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
IssuanceFebruary 7, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 7, 2026 Expired
License Number1097

Ownership & Operating Entity

Willowbrooke Court at Country House is administered by Jennifer Greenwalt.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingShannon Donovan Pizzollo
Director of Nursing Email[email protected]
Administrator Email[email protected]

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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.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 10 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Delaware state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Delaware state average
Overall vs. DE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Delaware average:
• Total deficiencies (84% below)
• Deficiencies per year (85% below)
Latest Inspection February 26, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityDE Averagevs. DE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1064 This facility has 84% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Delaware nursing home (10 vs. DE avg 64).↓ 84% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2019. 1.49.1 This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Delaware nursing home (1.4 vs. DE avg 9.1).↓ 85% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 26, 2025 inspection found six deficiencies including inadequate nursing staff skills, medication errors, poor fall prevention, and unsafe food service conditions.
  • April 26, 2022 survey identified three deficiencies in care plan revisions, nutritional documentation, and incomplete abuse prevention training.
  • April 15, 2019 complaint investigation substantiated one injury due to lack of required two-person assistance during resident transfer.

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Governmental community
Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$22.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$5.1M
Governmental community Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$22.2M Rank #4 / 37Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 37 homes in Delaware. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Delaware average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$5.1M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$5.9M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #12 / 37Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 37 homes in Delaware. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Delaware average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.2M 41.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #35 / 37Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 37 homes in Delaware. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Delaware average. Well-run Delaware facilities typically land around 52–60% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Delaware that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$8.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$17.1M

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 485 - 550 / 751 - 960 / 1,040 - 1,910 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.

Admissions
82 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 37%
Private pay 63%
Discharges
82 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 43%
Private pay 57%

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Willowbrooke Court at Country House

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Address 5.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wilmington's city center to Willowbrooke Court at Country House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Delaware

Willowbrooke Court at Country House is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Delaware.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Delaware Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

Small state, faster processing in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home modifications

Delaware Caregiver Support Program

DE Caregiver Support (NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Delaware resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
DE

Limited slots; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

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

Delaware Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Delaware resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
DE

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Delaware Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Delaware resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
DE

Three tiers; broader limits than some states.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Willowbrooke Court at Country House

Who is the Director of Nursing at Willowbrooke Court at Country House?

Shannon Donovan Pizzollo is the Director of Nursing at Willowbrooke Court at Country House.

Is Willowbrooke Court at Country House in a walkable area?

Willowbrooke Court at Country House has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Willowbrooke Court at Country House?

According to DE state health department records, Willowbrooke Court at Country House's license number is 1097.

When does Willowbrooke Court at Country House's license expire?

According to DE state health department records, Willowbrooke Court at Country House's license expires on January 7, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Willowbrooke Court at Country House?

Willowbrooke Court at Country House's occupancy is 65%.

Who is the administrator of Willowbrooke Court at Country House?

Jennifer Greenwalt is the administrator of Willowbrooke Court at Country House.

How many beds does Willowbrooke Court at Country House have?

Willowbrooke Court at Country House has 48 beds.

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