Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Delaware
Key metrics for nursing homes in Delaware including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Delaware- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on December 8, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Delaware has a total of 44 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 1,018,396, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 214.67 persons in Delaware. There were 3,843 residents as December 8, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 81.01 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Delaware has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Delaware and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 1.06 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.47 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 1.02 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 4.55 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Delaware:
COVID-19 Infections in Delaware Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Delaware there were a total of 12 new cases and 12 new deaths among residents for the week ending December 8, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Delaware
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages for Delaware Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Delaware. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Delaware
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Delaware based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Exceptional Care For Children 11 INDEPENDENCE WAY NEWARK, DE |
0.00 |
|
The Moorings at Lewes 17028 CADBURY CIRCLE LEWES, DE |
12.67 |
|
Willowbrooke Court at Cokesbury Village 726 LOVEVILLE ROAD HOCKESSIN, DE |
18.00 |
|
Delaware Hospital F/t Chronically Ill (dhci) 100 SUNNYSIDE ROAD SMYRNA, DE |
20.00 |
|
Jeanne Jugan Residence 185 SALEM CHURCH ROAD NEWARK, DE |
27.33 |
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Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside 3322 SILVERSIDE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE |
28.00 |
|
Delaware Veterans Home 100 DELAWARE VETERANS BLVD MILFORD, DE |
29.33 |
|
Center at Eden Hill, LLC 300 BANNING STREET DOVER, DE |
31.33 |
|
Newark Manor Nursing Home 254 WEST MAIN STREET NEWARK, DE |
34.50 |
|
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House 1001 MIDDLEFORD ROAD SEAFORD, DE |
34.67 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Delaware based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 700 FOULK ROAD WILMINGTON, DE |
525.50 |
|
Pike Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5651 LIMESTONE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE |
363.17 |
|
Seaford Center 1100 NORMAN ESKRIDGE HIGHWAY SEAFORD, DE |
205.50 |
|
Milford Center 700 MARVEL ROAD MILFORD, DE |
166.67 |
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Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehab Center 6525 LANCASTER PIKE HOCKESSIN, DE |
163.83 |
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Shipley Living 2723 SHIPLEY ROAD WILMINGTON, DE |
136.33 |
|
Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Health Center 231 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET MILLSBORO, DE |
117.33 |
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Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1900 LOVERING AVENUE WILMINGTON, DE |
112.67 |
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Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Health Center 3034 SOUTH DUPONT BLVD SMYRNA, DE |
106.00 |
|
Springs Rehabilitation at Brandywine 505 GREENBANK ROAD WILMINGTON, DE |
103.33 |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Delaware Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Delaware nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Delaware performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 11.80 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 10.30 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 13.80 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 0.90 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 87.80 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.47 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.02 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.06 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.08 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.55 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 4.01 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.74 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.10 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 47.80 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 44.30 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.33 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.66 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.78 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.30 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.10 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 47,040.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 13.90 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.50 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 54.77 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.79 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.93 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 5.03 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.25 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 2.82 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 93.01 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 9.81 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 79.45 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.04 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 17.94 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 19.21 | Lower |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.71 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 96.83 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 80.22 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 82.02 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 22.29 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 10.36 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.61 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.17 | Lower |
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