44 nursing homes in Delaware
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 44
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- certified beds
- 4,739
- for profit
- 73%
How Delaware nursing homes rate
CMS rates 43 of Delaware's 44 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 9 |
| 4 of 5 | 8 |
| 3 of 5 | 11 |
| 2 of 5 | 13 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Delaware
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorings at Lewes | Lewes | 5 of 5 | 40 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House | Seaford | 5 of 5 | 15 |
| Willowbrooke Court at Country House | Wilmington | 5 of 5 | 14 |
| Encore at Foulk | Wilmington | 5 of 5 | 46 |
| Exceptional Care for Children | Newark | 5 of 5 | 68 |
| Center at Eden Hill, LLC | Dover | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| Willowbrooke Court at Cokesbury Village | Hockessin | 5 of 5 | 10 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Newark | 5 of 5 | 40 |
| Complete Care at Brackenville LLC | Hockessin | 5 of 5 | 104 |
| Lofland Park Center | Seaford | 4 of 5 | 110 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Delaware.
- Wilmington 14 homes
- Dover 5 homes
- Newark 5 homes
- Hockessin 3 homes
- Milford 3 homes
- Seaford 3 homes
- Lewes 2 homes
- Millsboro 2 homes
- Smyrna 2 homes
- Delmar 1 home
- Georgetown 1 home
- Greenville 1 home
- Middletown 1 home
- New Castle 1 home
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 32 | 73% |
| Non-profit | 10 | 23% |
| Government | 2 | 5% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Delaware's homes were cited for 457 deficiencies, an average of 10.4 each. 2 had none. 32 homes were fined $2,664,318 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
8 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Delaware
How many nursing homes are in Delaware?
44 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Delaware?
We don't pick one. The Moorings at Lewes in Lewes tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Delaware?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $14,494 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.