Nursing Home Safety Scores — Delaware
44 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Delaware are rated using federal CMS inspection records, staffing data, and deficiency citations — translated into plain English. Facilities span Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Hockessin, Milford, and more. Scores updated monthly.
13 Delaware facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 12 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully before choosing.
Data source and freshness
Scores are based on public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog files, including inspection history, staffing, enforcement, complaints, and quality outcomes. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in June 2026.
Before you choose care
Use these scores as a research starting point, then read each facility report, ask about recent inspections, and tour in person when possible.
Get the 12-point nursing home checklistQuick safety snapshot
Compare Delaware nursing homes by city, score band, and facility name. Start with the score, then open each report to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement, and quality outcomes before scheduling a visit.
Highest-scoring facilities
- WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CENTER AT MANOR HOUSE — Seaford, 97/100
- THE MOORINGS AT LEWES — Lewes, 93/100
- WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT COUNTRY HOUSE — Wilmington, 92/100
- EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR CHILDREN — Newark, 91/100
- CENTER AT EDEN HILL, LLC — Dover, 90/100
Popular Delaware searches: Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Hockessin, Milford, Seaford, Lewes, Millsboro.
Showing 44 of 44 matching facilities
| Facility | City | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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DELMAR NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company |
DELMAR | 71 | Generally Positive | 109 |
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BAY TERRACE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company |
DOVER | 65 | Use Caution | 85 |
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CADIA REHABILITATION CAPITOL
For profit - Limited Liability company |
DOVER | 56 | Use Caution | 120 |
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CENTER AT EDEN HILL, LLC
For profit - Individual |
DOVER | 90 | Strong Safety Record | 80 |
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COMPLETE CARE AT SILVER LAKE LLC
For profit - Limited Liability company |
DOVER | 67 | Use Caution | 120 |
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WESTMINSTER VILLAGE HEALTH
Non profit - Corporation |
DOVER | 66 | Use Caution | 75 |
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DELAWARE BAY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company |
GEORGETOWN | 48 | Serious Concerns | 139 |
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STONEGATES
For profit - Partnership |
GREENVILLE | 69 | Use Caution | 49 |
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COMPLETE CARE AT BRACKENVILLE LLC
For profit - Limited Liability company |
HOCKESSIN | 72 | Generally Positive | 104 |
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REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER
For profit - Corporation |
HOCKESSIN | 39 | Critical Issues | 172 |
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WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT COKESBURY VILLAGE
Non profit - Corporation |
HOCKESSIN | 86 | Strong Safety Record | 10 |
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EXCELCARE AT LEWES LLC
For profit - Limited Liability company |
LEWES | 50 | Serious Concerns | 179 |
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THE MOORINGS AT LEWES
Non profit - Corporation |
LEWES | 93 | Strong Safety Record | 40 |
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CADIA REHABILITATION BROADMEADOW
For profit - Limited Liability company |
MIDDLETOWN | 47 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
|
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME
Government - State |
MILFORD | 76 | Generally Positive | 144 |
|
MILFORD CENTER
For profit - Corporation |
MILFORD | 44 | Serious Concerns | 136 |
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POLARIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company |
MILFORD | 45 | Serious Concerns | 100 |
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CADIA REHABILITATION RENAISSANCE
For profit - Limited Liability company |
MILLSBORO | 61 | Use Caution | 130 |
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OCEAN GROVE POST ACUTE
For profit - Limited Liability company |
MILLSBORO | 64 | Use Caution | 181 |
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NEW CASTLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
For profit - Corporation |
NEW CASTLE | 56 | Use Caution | 120 |
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ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW
For profit - Corporation |
NEWARK | 62 | Use Caution | 110 |
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EXCELCARE AT NEWARK LLC
For profit - Limited Liability company |
NEWARK | 51 | Serious Concerns | 101 |
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EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR CHILDREN
Non profit - Corporation |
NEWARK | 91 | Strong Safety Record | 46 |
|
JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE
Non profit - Corporation |
NEWARK | 81 | Generally Positive | 40 |
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NEWARK MANOR NURSING HOME
For profit - Individual |
NEWARK | 56 | Use Caution | 67 |
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LOFLAND PARK CENTER
For profit - Corporation |
SEAFORD | 83 | Generally Positive | 110 |
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SEAFORD CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company |
SEAFORD | 58 | Use Caution | 124 |
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WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CENTER AT MANOR HOUSE
Non profit - Corporation |
SEAFORD | 97 | Strong Safety Record | 15 |
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DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI)
Government - State |
SMYRNA | 61 | Use Caution | 175 |
|
EVERGREEN POST ACUTE
For profit - Limited Liability company |
SMYRNA | 38 | Critical Issues | 151 |
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CADIA REHABILITATION PIKE CREEK
For profit - Limited Liability company |
WILMINGTON | 55 | Use Caution | 177 |
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CADIA REHABILITATION SILVERSIDE
For profit - Limited Liability company |
WILMINGTON | 66 | Use Caution | 116 |
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COMPLETE CARE AT HILLSIDE LLC
For profit - Limited Liability company |
WILMINGTON | 78 | Generally Positive | 106 |
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Coral Springs Rehab & Healthcare
For profit - Limited Liability company |
WILMINGTON | 41 | Serious Concerns | 169 |
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ENCORE AT WILMINGTON
For profit - Corporation |
WILMINGTON | 62 | Use Caution | 82 |
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ENCORE AT WINDSOR HILLS
For profit - Corporation |
WILMINGTON | 81 | Generally Positive | 46 |
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EXCELCARE AT WILMINGTON LLC
For profit - Corporation |
WILMINGTON | 59 | Use Caution | 150 |
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GILPIN HALL
Non profit - Other |
WILMINGTON | 65 | Use Caution | 96 |
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KENTMERE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Non profit - Other |
WILMINGTON | 57 | Use Caution | 104 |
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KUTZ REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Non profit - Corporation |
WILMINGTON | 41 | Serious Concerns | 90 |
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PIKE CREEK NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
For profit - Individual |
WILMINGTON | 30 | Critical Issues | 177 |
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REGENCY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company |
WILMINGTON | 60 | Use Caution | 100 |
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WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT COUNTRY HOUSE
Non profit - Corporation |
WILMINGTON | 92 | Strong Safety Record | 14 |
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WILMINGTON NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company |
WILMINGTON | 38 | Critical Issues | 138 |
Data sourced from CMS Provider Data and Care Compare. Scores computed by Senior Care Report Card using inspection history, staffing, enforcement, complaint, and quality outcome data. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice. Learn about our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions — Delaware Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Delaware?
Senior Care Report Card lists 44 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Delaware. All facilities include CMS inspection records, safety scores, staffing ratios, and deficiency citation history updated monthly.
How do I find a safe nursing home in Delaware?
Use the Senior Care Report Card score to compare facilities. Scores above 85 indicate a Strong Safety Record. Filter by city or safety band, then review each facility's inspection history, deficiency citations, and staffing levels before making a decision.
What do Delaware nursing home inspection scores mean?
Each facility receives a Senior Care Report Card score from 0 to 100 based on federal CMS inspection data. Scores of 85+ are Strong Safety Record. Scores of 70–84 are Generally Positive. Scores of 55–69 are Use Caution. Scores below 55 indicate Serious Concerns or Critical Issues.
How often is Delaware nursing home data updated?
Data is refreshed monthly from the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Senior Care Report Card ingests new inspection records, staffing reports, and penalty information automatically.
Browse Nursing Homes by City in Delaware
Complete directory — every nursing home in Delaware
2 facilities starting with “P”. Browse the full list below or jump by first letter.
- Pike Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — Wilmington
- Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center — Milford